StadiumDBNews: October 2020
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Ohio: Sad farewell to Nippert Stadium
After five years FC Cincinnati have played their last game at Nippert Stadium. It might be a short period for some but for them it's a crucial time in club history, when the club earned one of the US's top football attendances.
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Germany: Werder and Bremen save stadium from insolvency
If it wasn't for the joint subsidy, the operating company would go under very soon, possibly even cease to exist. But the crisis has been averted, for now. Both parties joined forces to save the entity.
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Uruguay: The grand plan for Centenario
It may be one of the world's most famous football temples but it's almost a century old. That's why Uruguay is looking at reinventing the legendary Centenario in time for its centenary.
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New stadium and design: Blue and whites will get a view of the Danube
Today their stadium wouldn't meet any professional football norms. But in 2023 it's going to be among Austria's best, even if not the largest. With a view of the magnificent Danube nearby and a furniture warehouse beneath...
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Ukraine: Zelensky promises stadiums across the country
The president of Ukraine has announced major sports investments throughout the country. It seems his plan may have been sold as something bigger than it is but we should still pay attention to Ukraine in the future!
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Russia: Scandals surrounding Nizhny Novgorod stadium
Main engineer of the stadium arrested over supposed corruption just a week ago. And now it turns out the fire safety system hasn't been operational since before the 2018 World Cup! It was serviced manually during the FIFA tournament.
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Belo Horizonte: Atlético report great seat sales result
In effort to cover as much of the new stadium's cost, Atlético Mineiro are appealing to fans to buy seat licenses and private boxes. So far the response has been simply fantastic!
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England: Kevin won but won't be the name...
Disappointment is an understatement but it would be wrong to blame Forest Green Rovers for not naming their stadium Kevin. After all, they had said from the start that season ticket holders would get the last word.
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Louisiana: Saints considering move to Tiger Stadium
They may be among 15 teams able to welcome fans inside their stadium but the cap of 750 people makes it a miserable business. That's why New Orleans Saints are negotiating a move to the 100,000+ Tiger Stadium.
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COVID-19 crisis: Poland converting Narodowy into field hospital
The largest stadium in Poland could become Warsaw's main temporary hospital by the end of the week, solely for COVID-19 patients. First it would hold some 250 people, later could be expanded to 1,000.
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England: Collapse of the Silkmen and Moss Rose revamp
For Macclesfield Town fans it's been a rough time. After 146 years in operation, their club has recently been wound up. Now a phoenix is to rise from its ashes, aided by renovated Moss Rose stadium.
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Florence: Details on ne stadium from Viola to come soon?
After months of waiting it seems we're getting closer to a final decision. So says the mayor of Florence, who wouldn't mind a redevelopment of nearby athletics stadium, as long as the proposal is sensible.
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England: Woking developer plans appeal to build new stadium
After the project fell through in June, developer behind it began analysing options. Now it's confirmed that an appeal will be filed against the council's rejection of the new stadium and housing.
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Mexico: What the hell happened in León?!
The stadium owner comes in with a bailiff, host club escapes with all trophies, supporters storm the facility and the owner escapes. That's what happened on one morning a few days ago. Since then it has become even more bizarre.
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New stadium: The solar-powered compact from Schaffhausen
Stadium with solar power plants are nothing new these days. But it's still extremely rare to see a stadium deliver 50% more clean energy than it actually needs. Usually photovoltaic panels only supply a fraction of the energy needed.
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London: Tottenham Stadium growing yet again
It may stand empty but for the third time Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will gain new seats. By all accounts it's the last non-material expansion possible. Once fans are back, they will have 62,850 places to use.
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England: Can a stadium be named Kevin?
Not Kevin Stadium, just Kevin. If you asked supporters of Forest Green Rovers, it's not just possible, it's the right way to go. By all indications this could be the new name of the New Lawn.
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New stadium: Ivory Coast's very own Arc de Triomphe
There was no capacity cap or social distancing last week in Ivory Coast, when crowds flocked to the newly built national stadium. It's nearly twice the capacity of its predecessor and it was built, of course, by the Chinese.
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Belgium: Brugge stadium sunk by Council of State?
Even though the decision concerns a different project, it could kill the hopes of Club Brugge before it could even face regular procedural hurdles. Why? Because the other stadium plan in Bruges was targeted and they're interconnected.
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San Francisco: Levi's Stadium going cashless when fans return
No-one can currently watch home games of 49ers. When fans eventually do return, they will no longer be able to pay with cash. But worry not, even if you arrive with cash only, there's a way to be served.
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London: Law firm responsible for West Ham deal sued
The owner of London Stadium has filed a professional negligence lawsuit against Allen & Overy, the company responsible for the dramatic 99-year deal with West Ham United.
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Germany: Freiburg stadium surroundings complete
Brand new avenue is now open for traffic, parking sites are ready, as well as the bus terminal. The tram network is awaiting testing until it's extended towards the stadium. As ofr the stadium itself, it's still behind.
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New York: Groundbreaking for NYCFC stadium in 2022?
It might still be possible to meet the time frame set out in early 2020, despite the pandemic having paralysed New York for months. As outlined by The Outfield, work on the new MLS stadium in New York is still ongoing, even if behind the scenes.
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France: Metz preparing for new stand's launch
FC Metz are one of just two major clubs in France to own their home grounds. Now they're getting ready to launch the new grandstand, which will raise capacity to some 30,000. All of the stadium revamp should last until 2023.
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Germany: Jena stadium ready for groundbreaking
Simplified and optimised – the new Jena football stadium has been presented in its final iteration. Work is expected to begin within weeks. It's expected to be ready for opening exactly on June 30, 2023.
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Nothing but sunshine for these German football stadiums
Nothing compares to watching your favorite football club play on a beautiful sunny day. Find out which German stadiums have come out on top with the best weather.
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NFL: Panthers and Falcons using innovative cleaning technologies
In Charlotte, two robots go from one place to another and emit strong UV light to disinfect spaces throughout Bank of America Stadium. In Atlanta, sanitising drones are being used. Both teams are preparing to welcome fans back.
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London: Wimbledon announce opening game
Back at Plough Lane after 29.5 years! AFC Wimbledon have confirmed return to their spiritual home on November 3. While not all construction will be done by that time, the stadium will be ready. As for supporters... they still have to wait.
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