StadiumDBNews: August 2023
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New Zealand: Wellington Regional Stadium with impressive attendance at Women's World Cup
The just concluded Women's World Cup, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, was a great success in many ways. Most notable was the high attendance in the stands, which was at an all-time high in the history of the event. One of the championship arenas was the Wellington Regional Stadium, which we will introduce in this article.
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Spain: Real return to Bernabéu!
Despite the fact that Los Blancos played their last fixture at their home venue quite recently, which was on June 4, the return to Bernabéu has been highly anticipated. The stadium is not yet completely ready, but the construction work currently underway allows matches to be played again.
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Scotland: Queen’s Park to return to national stadium next season
The national stadium of Scotland bears the name of an English politician John Hampden and is actually the third venue to be called Hampden Park in Glasgow. The Scottish FA has agreed a deal with Queen’s Park Football Club for the use of Hampden Park as the club’s registered home ground for season 2023-24.
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Austria: Sturm Graz wants to buy its home stadium
The Austrian Bundesliga club wants to buy its home venue, Merkur-Arena, from the city to make the necessary improvements to host Europe's elite football competition. UEFA, has ruled that the stadium, is unsuitable for matches from the group stage of club competitions such as the Champions League.
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USA: Inter Miami begins construction of new stadium
Miami Freedom Park - that is the name of the future stadium of Leo Messi's club. Plans for its construction go back years, and the day of August 28 will be remembered by loyal fans of the Florida team for a long time to come. When will the new arena be inaugurated?
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USA: Titans appoint construction team to build new stadium
The Titans of the NFL have announced the appointment of the Tennessee Builders Alliance (TBA) a consortium of local and national firms, to manage the construction of new venue. TBA will serve as Construction Manager at Risk on the project team, and the Metropolitan Sports Authority approved the selection on August 17.
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Qatar: Lusail Stadium on the list of venues for the Asian Cup
After initially not being part of the roster, Lusail Stadium, which hosted the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has been added to the list of venues hosting the 2023 Asian Cup.
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YouTube: Stadium Fight | England vs Spain
In our latest video, we compare football arenas from England and Spain. The Premier League and LaLiga are two of the strongest competitions in Europe, and there's no shortage of beautiful stadiums to admire. So buckle up and enjoy the show.
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Poland: Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois at football stadium
The Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław, Poland, is undergoing a significant transformation, gearing up for a boxing gala. From a traditional football stadium, it's quickly morphing into a venue for combat sports, showcasing the flexibility and versatility of the arena.
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USA: A mysterious bodyguard follows Messi at American stadiums
Since Messi's arrival at Inter Miami, MLS stadiums have witnessed a new phenomenon: a bodyguard who seems to be with the Argentine superstar at every turn. Initially, there was much speculation about the identity of this figure, but the mystery has now been unravelled.
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Italy: Salernitana will have a modern house
Another Serie A club will get a modern facility. Plans for the refurbishment of its arena were unveiled by US Salernitana 1919. The team from Campania would play in the rebuilt stadium as early as December 2025.
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Mexico: You can eat dinner at… Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is offering a one-of-a-kind experience: a dinner right on the stadium's pitch. But it's not just about the meal; there's more to this package. All you need is the desire to participate and a few pesos to spare.
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Spain: Barcelona played their first match at Olympic Stadium
Blaugrana played their first LaLiga encounter at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday. The attendance at FC Barcelona's temporary home for the inaugural game of the season was not impressive, but the club managed to secure the victory.
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Australia: Crowds of fans at women's World Cup final
Accor Stadium, formerly known as Stadium Australia, just now played host to the Women's World Cup final. The thrilling match between England and Spain lived up to expectations, delivering a spectacle for fans worldwide. But how did the stadium itself rise to the occasion?
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England: Liverpool and Everton unite after tragedy
On Saturday, at Anfield, Liverpool fans offered a heartfelt tribute to Michael Jones, an Everton supporter who tragically lost his life during construction work at Everton's new stadium.
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YouTube: Champions League Finals | Future Stadiums
Another UEFA Champions League season is approaching. If you're interested in which stadiums will be hosting the biggest games in European football in the coming years, you've come to the right place. In our latest video, we take a look at the great stadiums that will be hosting UCL finals in the coming years and not only those.
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USA: Arrowhead Stadium's future - renovation or construction
The Kansas City Chiefs are leaning towards renovating the iconic Arrowhead Stadium, despite the neighbouring Royals' plans to construct a new ballpark. Chiefs President Mark Donovan emphasized the team's readiness for any outcome.
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Spain: Discover the new Estadio Benito Villamarín!
LaLiga side Real Betis have unveiled renderings of the modernised Estadio Benito Villamarín. The Sevilla club announced an international architectural competition for the redevelopment of their home venue, with Rafael de La-Hoz and Gensler the winners.
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Spain: Barcelona’s move to Olympic Stadium impacts ticket sales
As FC Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou undergoes extensive renovations, the club has temporarily relocated to the Olympic Stadium for the 2023/2024 season. This move appears to have significantly impacted the club's season ticket sales.
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Australia: Sydney Olympic Park gears up for Women's World Cup showdown
In a historic moment, Sydney Olympic Park is preparing to host a semi-final match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The iconic Stadium Australia will be the battleground where the Matildas, Australia's national women's soccer team, will face England, with fans from across the nation set to converge on this celebrated venue.
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England: Tragedy at Everton Stadium construction site
A serious accident occurred at Everton's new stadium construction site at Bramley-Moore dock on Monday. A male worker was injured in the incident and was subsequently taken by ambulance to hospital, where he died. The main contractor has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy.
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England: Women's Manchester derbies to be staged at Premier League stadiums
Women's football in England is becoming increasingly popular. Average attendances in the past Women's Super League season were significantly higher than in previous years, and it doesn't stop there, because the league wants to keep growing. In 2023/24, the Manchester derbies will again be played at venues where Premier League players compete on a daily basis.
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England: Two years of Everton's dream coming true
Two years ago Everton launched an ambitious construction project to build a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool. What progress has been made so far and is the work going according to plan?
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YouTube: Serie B Stadiums 2023/2024
The 2023/2024 Serie B season showcases not just the passion on the pitch but also the architectural sensations that host the games. Let's embark on a journey through all stadiums of the upcoming season.
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England: 'The ball smashed my window' - what do Luton residents think of their stadium?
How do they live next to one of the world's most peculiar stadiums? The Premier League kicks off, and it includes an arena sandwiched between buildings about which not everything has yet been said. So let's give the floor to eyewitnesses.
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Italy: Presentation of AS Roma's new stadium project coming soon
The presentation of AS Roma's new stadium project will take place on September 7. The meeting, which is generating a lot of interest, has been highly anticipated for years. The new facility is expected to be a pride not only for the club, but also for the entire region.
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England: Southend United have managed to get permission to play at their stadium next season
Financially troubled Southend United needed Southend Council's permission to play at Roots Hall Stadium. However, the club has announced that Saturday's opening Vanarama National League game against Oldham Athletic will go ahead as planned.
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Italy: San Siro survives!
The iconic San Siro is facing a turning point as plans to demolish it have been put on hold due to its cultural significance. For now, both teams, AC Milan and Inter, will continue to play at the San Siro.
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New stadium: Inauguration in Hradec Králové despite problems on match day
The new stadium in Hradec Králové, located on the River Orlice, is a combination of modernity and tradition. Its construction, although not without challenges, has brought the city an arena that meets the highest UEFA standards.
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Spain: Barcelona ready for inauguration of Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys
Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys is ready for the highly anticipated Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur. Ahead of this encounter, the arena had to be properly prepared to meet the high expectations.
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Portugal: Estádio José Alvalade undergoes modernisation
The stadium where Sporting CP plays its home matches is gradually changing its appearance. The venue is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year and, in addition to the aesthetic transformation, the upcoming season will feature state-of-the-art technology to make life easier for all visitors.
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Spain: Santiago Bernabeu redevelopment underway with Real at record revenues
Florentino Perez is a man who knows exactly how to make big money. Real Madrid president is not only responsible for the club's greatest sporting successes, but also for Los Blancos' record financial performance. The 2022/2023 season has confirmed this.
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USA: Which stadium does Leo Messi play at?
Lionel Messi, world champion and seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, has decided to play for Inter Miami after a long career in Europe. Which stadium does the Argentine currently play at? What could Messi's future venue be? Will Inter Miami move to Hard Rock Stadium?
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YouTube: LaLiga 2 Stadiums 2023/2024
In our journey through the stadiums of Europe's top leagues, it's time to take a look at Spain's LaLiga 2. Our editors have prepared for you a breakdown of 22 football venues from the second tier of the Spanish competition. We invite you to check them out!
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Sevilla: Modernisation of Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán getting closer
Spain has taken it strongly to heart that its flagship venues have become increasingly out of step with current European standards. All indications are that another popular arena on the Iberian Peninsula will soon see an overhaul.
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England: Arsène Wenger statue unveiled outside Emirates Stadium
Arsène Wenger is a true Arsenal London legend. The Frenchman sat on the Gunners' bench for almost 22 years, during which time he won numerous trophies with the north London club. A statue of Wenger was erected in front of the Emirates to commemorate the distinguished Arsenal coach.
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Faroe Islands: European football coming soon between hills and bays
Surprise, sensation or perhaps what we love most about football - unpredictability. The story of a tiny club from the Faroe Islands has it all. It has moved the whole of football Europe, and the location of the venue from the town of Klaksvik is breathtaking.
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USA: Will the World Cup final be at AT&T Stadium?
The FIFA World Cup will return to the United States in 2026. We already know all the arenas where the US tournament will be played. The hosts of the major World Cup matches remain an open question, and one city hoping to host the final is Dallas with its AT&T Stadium.
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Spain: Valencia fights back against fans eating sunflower seeds in the stadium
The Mestalla stadium is one of the most unique venues in Spain, although it is not new. It is also not helped by fans who litter the stands with sunflower seed shells. As it turns out, this problem, although unusual, should not be so strange to the football fan.
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England: Which Premier League 2022/23 stadium is the cleanest, and where is the dirtiest?
Several venues of the popular top six teams’ have been selected for the top five cleanest stadiums, so one representative from the Premier League's biggest clubs is missing among them. Which one? And which stadiums are filthy in England?
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England: Cambridge United stadium redevelopment at a crossroads
Cambridge United finalised a deal last year to buy out its home at Abbey Stadium after 18 years as a tenant. Paul Barry, the owner of the League One club said that the modernisation of the venue is at a "crossroads" ahead of talks with fans.
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UEFA: Do we know the hosts of Euro 2028 and 2032? A surprising twist!
The countries that will host 2028 and 2032 UEFA EURO will be officially announced in October. This is expected to be a mere formality, as there has been a merge of two candidates vying for the right to host the later event.
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