StadiumDBNews: August 2019
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Florence: What’s new with Fiorentina’s stadium plans?
According to Rocco Commisso, ACF Fiorentina owner, the construction of the new stadium is not the only possibility considered by the club. Renovation of Stadio Artemio Franchi could be an alternative.
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Barcelona: Inauguration of a new FC Barcelona stadium
FC Barcelona’s reserve stadium was opened on August 27th. The main highlight of the inauguration was a friendly match between FC Barcelona and Ajax Amsterdam U19 teams.
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Belgrade: A tank outside Red Star stadium
A controversial monument was placed outside Red Star Belgrade stadium. A tank, which is a popular Red Star fans’ symbol, causes heated debate among football fans all around the world.
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Iran: Step forward in the fight for women’s return to stadiums
Female football fans will be able to support the Iranian national team during the match with Cambodia. They will be allowed to attend a football match for the first time in 40 years.
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Germany: Further problems with roof on MSV Duisburg stadium
As we can read in an announcement published on MSV Duisburg official website, the next match on Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena will probably be postponed. The roof construction turned out to be unsafe once again.
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Liverpool: What’s new with Anfield Road?
Liverpool FC officials announced a new plan for Anfield Road reconstruction. As a result the ground is to reach over 61,000.
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Georgia: Construction of Batumi Stadium entering its final phase
Construction of Batumi Stadium is progressing faster than anticipated. The inauguration may take place even nine months earlier than it was previously determined.
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Miami: The soil at the Beckham stadium site dangerously polluted
According to The Miami Herald, the site where new Inter Miami stadium is to be built is highly contaminated. Soil analysis shows that arsenic levels may be even as high as twice the acceptable limit.
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Germany: Stadium am Zoo project ready to be approved
In German city of Wuppertal architectural design studio Küpper Bros submitted the project of the stadium renovation. In September the city council will decide about the start of reconstruction.
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Switzerland: Uncertain future of Aarau stadium
The design of a new stadium for FC Aarau was created in 2008, however the construction has not started yet. On August 26th the city council will decide about the stadium’s future.
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Wolfsburg: VfL stadiums getting greener
Starting with the first game of 2019/2020 season VfL Wolfsburg introduces a green initiative in their stadiums. They want to put an end to creating plastic waste.
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Rome: Stadio Olimpico prepares for Euro 2020
Virginia Raggi, meer of Rome, in her facebook announcement informed, that the city council approved the project for Stadio Olimpico renovation. This way the stadium will prepare for being one of twelve co-hosts of UEFA Euro 2020.
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Alkmaar: Preliminary information about AFAS Stadium catastrophe
Couple of days after the roof over AFAS Stadium collapsed an investigation to determine the cause of the catastrophe is underway. So far, the main suspects are photovoltaic panels installed there in 2016.
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Belgium: Tan getting cold feet in Kortrijk?
Vincent Tan might not end up being the preferred private partner on KV Kortrijk’s proposed new stadium. But even if he shows no interest, the city intends to build the stadium with a different partner.
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Albania: Naming rights partners invited
Opening of the new national arena is on the horizon now, so the search for naming rights partner is intensified. Mid-August is the deadline for prospective partners to submit their bids.
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Brazil: Atlético Mineiro getting closer to a new stadium
The mayor of Belo Horizonte submitted a bill to the city council to approve the project of MRV Arena. It is one of the final steps required to get the permission to build the stadium.
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Stadia Designers Cup: Direction - Brazil!
Summer break? For all stadiums designers all around the world it has ended with last week of July. As in previous years, the end of July is about the time for Stadia Designers Cup to begin! For fifth edition the competition has left Europe for the very first time.
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New stadiums: The treasures of Dalmatia
You may have visited these places as a tourist, now let's see their stadiums. Trogir and Klis may boast small grounds, but the views fans get are world class. Join us with Groundhopping Merseburg to discover them!
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Alkmaar: Roof collapse shakes AZ stadium
Central portion of the roof over opposite straight's fell onto the seats below on Saturday afternoon. There are no injuries, emergency services are on site.
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2026 World Cup: $60 million for Camping World Stadium upgrade
Orange County Commision approved the plan for Camping World Stadium renovation. The stadium is one of 23 grounds competing to host one of World Cup games.
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Spain: Check that (lack of) leg room in Vigo
Each row has depth 20-30 centimeters below international standards and yet the municipal authorities decided to install large folding seats. The outcome should have been predicted: dramatically little leg room.
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StadiumDB Newsletter: Issue 83 - Wimbledon and Freiburg push forward
August means we're back to league and cup football in most European countries. As always, summer brings interesting developments. Here are the ones we covered last week.
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Liverpool: Pattern joins Meis Architects to deliver Bramley-Moore
London-based practice Pattern is to take over from Sheppard Robson as the delivery architect on Everton FC’s £500m Bramley Moore Dock stadium. The company will thus work alongside Dan Meis' team, who have been on the job since 2017.
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Leicester: LCFC hire Legends to plan stadium expansion
Leicester City Football Club has appointed Legends International to undertake crucial market research that will underpin plans for the proposed expansion of King Power Stadium.
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New design: Helmond's green landmark
Covered with grass and wrapped in cycling paths, with hidden educational and sports facilities. This planned stadium in Helmond is so interesting that you won't mind seeing only one render.
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Las Vegas: LV Raiders will play in Allegiant Stadium
During a topping-off ceremony Las Vegas Raiders owner, Mark Davis announced the owner of stadium naming rights. According to Las Vegas Review-Journal, home of LV Raiders is going to be known as Allegiant Stadium.
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Belgium: Royal Antwerp about to break ground again
It's going to be a fascinating but stressful year at Royal Antwerp. The Great Old are returning to European football and cannot play at home due to insufficient standard. In order to change this, they're about to launch their second grandstand reconstruction.
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England: Luton spends £1m on stadium facilities
As LutonToday informs, Luton Town stadium underwent renovations before club’s first in over a decade season in The Championship. The club’s owners spent over £1m on new facilities.
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England: Huddersfield fans campaign for a more sustainable stadium
Not exactly the usual supporters campaign, or maybe it's a sign of the times. Fans of Huddersfield Town are now appealing for less waste, more recycling and access to free drinking water during games.
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Germany: SC Freiburg gives fans an ultra-detailed preview
Their online model doesn't just let you pick your future seat. You can give your height, check sun/shade on any given hour and change position from sitting to standing. On top of that, ticket prices will be frozen or lower, depending which area you pick.
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Top Football Stadiums in the World
Football is rightly considered one of the most loved and followed sporting activities in the world. People always gather around football events. Quality football games fill fans with emotions, passion as well as strong feelings. But good football is not found everywhere. Fans like enjoying football in good sporting infrastructure, here are the 10 most emblematic stadia in the world.
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England: Peterborough United to purchase their stadium
Owners of Peterborough United reached an agreement with Peterborough City Council. ‘Stadium purchase heads of agreement’ will be signed on August 17.
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Wales: Swansea City co-host leaves their stadium
According to WalesOnline rugby team from Swansea considers building their own stadium. For 14 years Ospreys have been sharing Liberty Stadium with football team Swansea City.
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Sports betting coming to stadiums in the USA
For decades, the USA banned sports betting, outside of exempt states like Nevada. Major Leagues like the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB all stood firmly behind the ban, making it impossible to imagine a day when sports betting kiosks would ever pop up in stadiums. However, a recent overruling means that sports betting will soon take its place in major stadiums within certain states in the USA.
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Is casino a stadium? Well, it's being built in the stadium district
Philadelphia is getting a fresh entertainment venue, right beside those that have been in operation for many years. It's part of the stadium district, but sports betting might be the only sports-associated activity to take place there.
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