StadiumDBNews: Febuary 2018
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Brussels: “Anderlecht need a stadium of our own”
They might attract 10,000 or maybe 15,000 people more per game, but only to a stadium they fully own, according to the new owner of RSC Anderlecht. He effectively ruled out a relocation if it would involve playing at someone else's ground.
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Rostov-on-Don: 4% more and Rostov Arena will be ready
In a month from now the stadium will officially be complete. Just in time to host its planned opening game in mid-April. This was confirmed by deputy governor Igor Guskov.
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Meet the Jury Award finalists!
They went through all 27 candidates and gave their votes. Five Judges in this year's edition of our awards have decided upon 10 finalist stadiums. Your stadium isn't on the list? It can still win the Public Award!
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Stadium of the Year 2017: Jury Award finalist announcement on Monday
Be sure to check StadiumDB.com on Monday, when we'll officially give you the names of all 10 stadiums qualified for the final of the Jury Award vote. Of course in the meantime you can still take part in the Public Award vote and select your own winner!
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Madrid: Atletico ready to bid farewell to Wanda
The Chinese sponsor has already sold its stake in Atletico and now will most likely disappear from Wanda Metropolitano's name, according to several prominent Spanish websites.
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Russia 2018: Samara Arena's dome ready in 74%
Though the stadium should have been ready by the end of 2017, work is still underway. Most tasks are nearing the finish line, though quite a lot is yet to be done at the most decorative feature: its dome.
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Allegri’s Juventus and how the home advantage makes all the difference
Playing at home is something most football clubs tend to prefer to playing away, and there’s plenty of factors which back up what influence it has on their results when hosting sides rather than having to battle them on foreign soil. Juventus are a solid example of that and readily capitalise at home, but how much of that is truly down to their own efforts?
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Glasgow: SFA to buy Hampden outright?
After having threaten to leave, now the Scottish FA is negotiating complete takeover of Hampden Park. If the deal doesn't happen, moving national team games to Edinburgh remains the most viable option.
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Belarus: BATE facing attendance stagnation
Every year they celebrate domestic championship, play in Europe – with some success – and welcome supporters to the best stadium in all of Belarus. But that's hardly enough, as troubling attendance figures show. BATE Borisov seem not to know what to do with it.
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Nantes: Nantes stadium plan meets opposition
FC Nantes have officially invited everyone to a public debate regarding brand new stadium for 40,000 people. While impressive, the plan has numerous opponents and their voice is also heard quite loudly.
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Italy: Cagliari about to present three finalists for new stadium
Next weeks supporters of Cagliari Calcio will officially see three concepts of the proposed new stadium. The exhibition will then be transferred to Sardegna Arena.
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England: Luton impatient over stadium impasse
Luton Town chief executive described his club's planning application delays as unfathomable in a recent letter to fans posted in official match programme. He expressed hope for a planning permission by mid-March, but that doesn't seem to happen.
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Criminally underused and forgotten stadia
Many of major tournament stadiums have completely shifted their focus but unfortunately are barely finding a way to break even, whilst a significant amount have closed their doors completely. We take a closer look at some of the worst offenders.
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Liverpool: Final days for Everton supporters' submissions
Registered fans of Everton FC have until this Friday to file their suggestions for the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium. Focused around 11 key principles, their comments could potentially be incorporated in the final design.
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London: Spurs prepared for big lift
Possibly the most exciting operation of Tottenham's stadium build is finally upon us. All rings of the roof are now complete, cables attached and now we're waiting for strand jacks to begin lifting the cable system into place.
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Barcelona: What next for abandoned Olympic Stadium?
By year end we should know what strategy the city of Barcelona will implement to secure any sustainable use for the empty Olympic Stadium. For the last 25 years no such solution was found.
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Mexico City: Cruz Azul still not settled for stadium location
They have to leave their current stadium in just 4 months, then temporarily move to Estadio Azteca. But for how long? Will it be 3 or 10 years? For now there is no decision on where a new stadium might be built.
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Blizzard new purpose built stadium shows how far esports has come in a short time
Just a few years ago esports was still a relatively niche sport. It was becoming more popular but if you had spoken to a hundred people it would have been surprising if many people could have named you a single player, developer or even a common esports game.
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St. Petersburg: Zenit to take over at Stadion St. Petersburg
It comes as no surprise: no other company was interested in handling the management of Russia's most expensive stadium. Only Zenit submitted a proposal and will now take care of the stadium for 49 years. The deal is worth... $1.
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England: How much are PL naming rights worth?
To secure a naming rights deal in Premier League you only need £300,000 per year. But to buy the most expensive name it's 87 times that amount! Here's the latest valuation by Duff & Phelps.
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Poland: Łódź provides more detail about third stadium
Third largest Polish city isn't stopping with two modern stadiums. Third and largest one is expected to open in 2020 or 2021, depending on progress. We now know what it's about to host aside from football.
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London: Tottenham's breaks two records, fails with two more
Victory against Arsenal is always a feast, but it's even better with new Premier League and derby attendance record. Would have been even more superb if 38 more people showed up. Why?
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New construction: Final countdown in Los Angeles
Courtesy of LAFC we can now show you how well the construction of Banc of California Stadium is going. In just under 2 months the stadium will be open for its first ever MLS fixture.
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2018 Olympics: Pentagonal controversy in Pyeongchang
Some mock the Koreans for building a stadium just for 4 events. But it's no laughing matter. As imperfect as it is, there's hardly a better solution for this year's Winter Olympics. After all, it will soon be gone.
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Russia 2018: Ministry demands billions for missed deadlines
Russian Ministry of Sport demands over RUB 1 billion ($17.5 million) in penalties from Stroytransgaz, general contractor of stadiums in Nizhny Novgorod and Volgograd. The company considers both claims baseless.
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New design: Second stadium for Nowy Sącz
The city's stadium plans are subject to national controversy and yet, before building the first stadium, Nowy Sącz has announced a second scheme, this time with two smaller stadia.
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Cincinnati: Patience tested as MLS expansion still on hold
President of Cincinnati FC expressed his concern about lack of decision by MLS. The club continues work on new stadium but will only proceed to construction if selected as the next expansion team.
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Belo Horizonte: Atletico Mineiro boost Arena MRV capacity
Additional 5,000 seats will be created at the new Atletico Mineiro stadium once it opens its doors... not exactly clear when. The club hopes to have it ready in 2020 but not all obstacles have been overcome so far.
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London: Brentford hope to break ground in March
With planning permission confirmed, Brentford FC are looking forward to official launch of Brentford Community Stadium construction. The 17,250-seater is expected to be ready by the end of next year.
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London: Athletics in new format at London Stadium
A new World Cup event featuring eight of the top nations will take place at the London Stadium on July 14 and 15 this year, British Athletics has announced.
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Russia 2018: FIFA not satisfied with Kaliningrad toilets
The stadium is almost complete and yet some delivered works have to be redone. Recent visit by FIFA officials suggests the hospitality areas are not up to standards of the World Cup.
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Prague: The city doesn't want Slavia's old stadium
The Czech Football Association (FAČR) offered the sale of Slavia Praha's old stadium to the city of Prague. However, authorities weren't interested in acquiring the dated Rošičák back. It seems to be doomed now.
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Monterrey: Estadio BBVA Bancomer and the field issue
Chosen as Stadium of the Year just 2 years ago, one of Mexico's most modern stadiums has been dealing with a rather important issue: poor field quality. Recent visit from FIFA delegates suggests crucial improvements if the stadium is to hold the 2026 World Cup.
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Rotterdam: New Feyenoord stadium has to become a floodbank
In normal circumstances this stadium would probably not get the green light. But with insufficient spaces for urban growth a riverbank project needs to be considered. It needs to provide protection from flooding to surrounding areas, though.
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Liverpool: Meis visits as loan debate rages on
Architect Dan Meis paid a visit to Liverpool this week, one of many in upcoming months. His design work is progressing while the city seems divided by approved loan of £280 for the stadium.
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Russia 2018: Volgograd nearing the finish line
The stadium itself is almost complete, with very little yet to be done. Around it roughly 10% of the area needs more work. Meanwhile Volgograd Arena received positive evaluation from Glavkozekspertiza.
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New stadium: Optus Stadium, Australia's new leader
With immense budget and years of preparations, it's no wonder well over 100,000 people already visited the stadium to see it first hand. Optus Stadium is Australia's most expensive football venue ever. Now it's also on StadiumDB.
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