SYSPATH/classes/kohana/session/native.php [ 27 ]
22 // Set the session id
23 session_id($id);
24 }
25
26 // Start the session
27 session_start();
28
29 // Use the $_SESSION global for storing data
30 $this->_data =& $_SESSION;
31
32 return NULL;
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{PHP internal call} » Kohana_Core::error_handler(arguments)
code
integer 8
error
string(92) "session_start(): ps_files_cleanup_dir: opendir(/var/lib/php5) failed: Permission denied (13)"
file
string(120) "/var/www/vhosts/lvps176-28-11-216.dedicated.hosteurope.de/stadiony.net/httpdocs/system/classes/kohana/session/native.php"
line
integer 27
4
array(1) ( "id" => NULL )
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SYSPATH/classes/kohana/session/native.php [ 27 ] » session_start()
22 // Set the session id 23 session_id($id); 24 } 25 26 // Start the session 27 session_start(); 28 29 // Use the $_SESSION global for storing data 30 $this->_data =& $_SESSION; 31 32 return NULL;
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SYSPATH/classes/kohana/session.php [ 177 ] » Kohana_Session_Native->_read(arguments)
id
NULL
172 * @param string session id 173 * @return void 174 */ 175 public function read($id = NULL) 176 { 177 if (is_string($data = $this->_read($id))) 178 { 179 try 180 { 181 if ($this->_encrypted) 182 {
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SYSPATH/classes/kohana/session.php [ 93 ] » Kohana_Session->read(arguments)
id
NULL
88 // Enable or disable encryption of data 89 $this->_encrypted = $config['encrypted']; 90 } 91 92 // Load the session 93 $this->read($id); 94 } 95 96 /** 97 * Session object is rendered to a serialized string. 98 *
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SYSPATH/classes/kohana/session.php [ 35 ] » Kohana_Session->__construct(arguments)
config
NULL
id
NULL
30 31 // Set the session class name 32 $class = 'Session_'.ucfirst($type); 33 34 // Create a new session instance 35 Session::$instances[$type] = $session = new $class($config, $id); 36 37 // Write the session at shutdown 38 register_shutdown_function(array($session, 'write')); 39 } 40
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MODPATH/auth/classes/kohana/auth.php [ 65 ] » Kohana_Session::instance()
60 $config['salt_pattern'] = preg_split('/,\s*/', Kohana::config('auth')->get('salt_pattern')); 61 62 // Save the config in the object 63 $this->config = $config; 64 65 $this->session = Session::instance(); 66 } 67 68 abstract protected function _login($username, $password, $remember); 69 70 abstract public function password($username);
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MODPATH/auth/classes/kohana/auth.php [ 32 ] » Kohana_Auth->__construct(arguments)
config
object Kohana_Config_File(6)
{ public driver => string(5) "Sprig" public hash_method => string(4) "sha1" public salt_pattern => array(10) ( 0 => string(1) "1" 1 => string(1) "3" 2 => string(1) "5" 3 => string(1) "9" 4 => string(2) "14" 5 => string(2) "15" 6 => string(2) "20" 7 => string(2) "21" 8 => string(2) "28" 9 => string(2) "30" ) public lifetime => integer 1209600 public session_key => string(9) "auth_user" public users => array(0) }
27 28 // Set the session class name 29 $class = 'Auth_'.ucfirst($type); 30 31 // Create a new session instance 32 Auth::$instance = new $class($config); 33 } 34 35 return Auth::$instance; 36 } 37
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APPPATH/views/new/layout-config.php [ 48 ] » Kohana_Auth::instance()
43 $title_text = $title . ' – ' . __('Stadiony.net'); 44 $body_class = ''; 45 } 46 47 48 if (Auth::instance()->logged_in('admin')) { 49 $tinymce_config = View::factory('admin/tinymce_config')->render(); 50 } else { 51 $tinymce_config = ''; 52 } 53
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APPPATH/views/new/layout.php [ 2 ] » include(arguments)
0
string(119) "/var/www/vhosts/lvps176-28-11-216.dedicated.hosteurope.de/stadiony.net/httpdocs/application/views/new/layout-config.php"
1 <!DOCTYPE HTML> 2 <?php include('layout-config.php'); ?> 3 <html class="<?php echo $lang ?>" lang="<?php echo $lang ?>"> 4 <head> 5 <title><?php echo $title_text ?></title> 6 <link rel="preload" crossorigin="anonymous" href="<?php echo URL::base(); ?>assets/fonts/ubuntu-300-webfont.woff" as="font" type="font/woff" /> 7 <link rel="preload" crossorigin="anonymous" href="<?php echo URL::base(); ?>assets/fonts/ubuntu-300i-webfont.woff" as="font" type="font/woff" />
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SYSPATH/classes/kohana/view.php [ 49 ] » include(arguments)
0
string(112) "/var/www/vhosts/lvps176-28-11-216.dedicated.hosteurope.de/stadiony.net/httpdocs/application/views/new/layout.php"
44 ob_start(); 45 46 try 47 { 48 // Load the view within the current scope 49 include $kohana_view_filename; 50 } 51 catch (Exception $e) 52 { 53 // Delete the output buffer 54 ob_end_clean();
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SYSPATH/classes/kohana/view.php [ 303 ] » Kohana_View::capture(arguments)
kohana_view_filename
string(112) "/var/www/vhosts/lvps176-28-11-216.dedicated.hosteurope.de/stadiony.net/httpdocs/application/views/new/layout.php"
kohana_view_data
array(10) ( "debug" => string(0) "" "content" => object View(2)
{ protected _file => string(115) "/var/www/vhosts/lvps176-28-11-216.dedicated.hosteurope.de/stadiony.net/httpdocs/application/views/new/news/list.php" protected _data => array(5) ( "news_list" => array(948) ( 0 => array(6) ( "title" => string(72) "Mexico: América wants to reopen Estadio Azteca against a European giant" "id" => string(5) "23703" "url" => string(70) "mexico_america_wants_to_reopen_estadio_azteca_against_a_european_giant" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23703-thumbnail" "lead" => string(333) "With the construction of Estadio Azteca progressing at a good pace, Club América is already looking for a rival to reopen the s …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-20 21:42:44" ) 1 => array(6) ( "title" => string(74) "Spain: Betis assures that Benito Villamarín "will not be a new Bernabéu"" "id" => string(5) "23700" "url" => string(69) "spain_betis_assures_that_benito_villamarin_will_not_be_a_new_bernabeu" "thumbnail" => string(33) "img/news/2024/12/237000-thumbnail" "lead" => string(271) "Betis' project to renovate Estadio Benito Villamarín is still not convincing to many neighbours, who fear for the impact it wil …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-20 21:15:00" ) 2 => array(6) ( "title" => string(79) "Spain: Camp Nou unfinished. FC Barcelona searches for another temporary stadium" "id" => string(5) "23695" "url" => string(77) "spain_camp_nou_unfinished_fc_barcelona_searches_for_another_temporary_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23695-thumbnail" "lead" => string(267) "The FC Barcelona board acknowledges that the first team will not return to Camp Nou this season unless a miracle occurs, though …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-19 21:58:00" ) 3 => array(6) ( "title" => string(80) "Austria: Profertil Arena Hartberg is about to undergo a futuristic metamorphosis" "id" => string(5) "23693" "url" => string(79) "austria_profertil_arena_hartberg_is_about_to_undergo_a_futuristic_metamorphosis" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23693-thumbnail" "lead" => string(269) "The state of Styria will support TSV Hartberg in the comprehensive modernisation of their home stadium, the Profertil Arena Hart …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-19 20:47:00" ) 4 => array(6) ( "title" => string(74) "England: New date for the last Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park revealed " "id" => string(5) "23692" "url" => string(72) "england_new_date_for_the_last_merseyside_derby_at_goodison_park_revealed" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23692-thumbnail" "lead" => string(249) "The final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park has been rescheduled due to Storm Darragh. As Everton prepares to bid farewell to th …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-19 20:27:00" ) 5 => array(6) ( "title" => string(63) "USA: Commissioners approve financing for Tampa Bay stadium deal" "id" => string(5) "23689" "url" => string(62) "usa_commissioners_approve_financing_for_tampa_bay_stadium_deal" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23688-thumbnail" "lead" => string(137) "On December 17, the Pinellas County Commission voted 5-2 to approve the financing for its portion of the new Tampa Bay Rays stad …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-19 16:30:24" ) 6 => array(6) ( "title" => string(57) "Spain: A key step toward beginning Coliseum modernization" "id" => string(5) "23685" "url" => string(56) "spain_a_key_step_toward_beginning_coliseum_modernization" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23684-thumbnail" "lead" => string(255) "Getafe continues to push for construction work on the Coliseum to begin as soon as possible. On Monday, the city’s mayor, Sara …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-19 14:33:07" ) 7 => array(6) ( "title" => string(80) "Mexico: América and Cruz Azul await return to Estadio Azteca – dates revealed" "id" => string(5) "23681" "url" => string(74) "mexico_america_and_cruz_azul_await_return_to_estadio_azteca_dates_revealed" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23681-thumbnail" "lead" => string(284) "Club América already knows the estimated date of their return to the Coloso de Santa Úrsula, but for the moment they are final …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-18 22:11:52" ) 8 => array(6) ( "title" => string(45) "England: Green light for Power Court Stadium!" "id" => string(5) "23679" "url" => string(43) "england_green_light_for_power_court_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23679-thumbnail" "lead" => string(215) "Luton Town's final plans for a new 25,000-seat stadium have received planning approval. The initial consent for constructing the …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-18 21:51:04" ) 9 => array(6) ( "title" => string(56) "2030 WC: Paraguay unveils stadium design for World Cup " "id" => string(5) "23674" "url" => string(53) "2030_wc_paraguay_unveils_stadium_design_for_world_cup" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23673-thumbnail" "lead" => string(283) "FIFA recently announced that the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, with the first-round matche …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-18 14:54:21" ) 10 => array(6) ( "title" => string(61) "Spain: 24 noise violation fines issued for Bernabéu events! " "id" => string(5) "23672" "url" => string(57) "spain_24_noise_violation_fines_issued_for_bernabeu_events" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23671-thumbnail" "lead" => string(227) "Since April 26, 2024, the Madrid City Council has imposed a total of 24 penalties amounting to €2.6 million on the organizers …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-18 14:07:23" ) 11 => array(6) ( "title" => string(64) "Serbia: Novi Sad starts stadium renovation with gambling sponsor" "id" => string(5) "23670" "url" => string(63) "serbia_novi_sad_starts_stadium_renovation_with_gambling_sponsor" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23670-thumbnail" "lead" => string(241) "FK Vojvodina begins the renovation of Karadjordje Stadium in Novi Sad with support from a major gambling sponsor. The project wi …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-17 21:31:00" ) 12 => array(6) ( "title" => string(57) "Spain: Barcelona replaces the ultras... with a music band" "id" => string(5) "23665" "url" => string(53) "spain_barcelona_replaces_the_ultras_with_a_music_band" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23664-thumbnail" "lead" => string(267) "The Blaugrana has found a creative and eccentric solution to the lack of cheering. In the match against Leganés at Estadi Montj …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-17 14:38:34" ) 13 => array(6) ( "title" => string(47) "Italy: UEFA Super Cup 2025 to be held in Udine!" "id" => string(5) "23661" "url" => string(45) "italy_uefa_super_cup_2025_to_be_held_in_udine" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23660-thumbnail" "lead" => string(236) "On August 13, 2025, Udinese’s stadium will host the UEFA Super Cup for the first time, featuring the Champions League winner a …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-17 12:42:42" ) 14 => array(6) ( "title" => string(49) "Spain: Nou Mestalla project poses a safety risk?!" "id" => string(5) "23656" "url" => string(46) "spain_nou_mestalla_project_poses_a_safety_risk" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23656-thumbnail" "lead" => string(161) "The group Últimes Vesprades a Mestalla has approached the Valencia City Hall requesting a technical opinion on the Nou Mestalla …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-17 12:00:00" ) 15 => array(6) ( "title" => string(58) "Spain: Real Sociedad decides to increase Anoeta's capacity" "id" => string(5) "23653" "url" => string(56) "spain_real_sociedad_decides_to_increase_anoetas_capacity" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23653-thumbnail" "lead" => string(194) "More capacity and more investment. Real Sociedad is planning an expansion of the Reale Arena in response to the demand for seaso …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-17 10:00:00" ) 16 => array(6) ( "title" => string(64) "Italy: Lazio presents proposal for Stadio Flaminio modernization" "id" => string(5) "23659" "url" => string(63) "italy_lazio_presents_proposal_for_stadio_flaminio_modernization" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23659-thumbnail" "lead" => string(151) "Claudio Lotito has submitted a document to the Capitoline Hill outlining the foundational elements of Lazio's Stadio Flaminio mo …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-16 21:36:43" ) 17 => array(6) ( "title" => string(68) "England: Middlesbrough confirms Riverside Stadium safe standing plan" "id" => string(5) "23657" "url" => string(67) "england_middlesbrough_confirms_riverside_stadium_safe_standing_plan" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23657-thumbnail" "lead" => string(194) "Middlesbrough FC introduced safe standing at the Riverside Stadium. The strategy is to check all the strengths and weaknesses of …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-16 21:04:00" ) 18 => array(6) ( "title" => string(53) "France: Brest to host Real Madrid at Stade de France?" "id" => string(5) "23647" "url" => string(51) "france_brest_to_host_real_madrid_at_stade_de_france" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23647-thumbnail" "lead" => string(292) "According to French media reports, Brest has contacted representatives of Stade de France to explore the possibility of using th …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-16 11:24:06" ) 19 => array(6) ( "title" => string(79) "Spain: Construction of Nueva Romareda will take three months less than expected" "id" => string(5) "23644" "url" => string(78) "spain_construction_of_nueva_romareda_will_take_three_months_less_than_expected" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23644-thumbnail" "lead" => string(119) "IDOM, the company responsible for the design, is revealing more and more details about the future stadium in Zaragoza. " "published" => string(19) "2024-12-16 11:01:52" ) 20 => array(6) ( "title" => string(76) "Spain: Two minor club change stadiums before matches with Real and Atlético" "id" => string(5) "23641" "url" => string(74) "spain_two_minor_club_change_stadiums_before_matches_with_real_and_atletico" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23641-thumbnail" "lead" => string(354) "Llano del Beal and Marbella celebrate a historic moment yet to come. Deportiva Minera and Marbella FC will face Real Madrid and …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-16 09:10:01" ) 21 => array(6) ( "title" => string(58) "Spain: World Cup clash in Galicia between Coruña and Vigo" "id" => string(5) "23639" "url" => string(56) "spain_world_cup_clash_in_galicia_between_coruna_and_vigo" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23639-thumbnail" "lead" => string(353) ""This is very positive news for the whole of Galicia," said the mayor of Coruña, who welcomed FIFA's decision after it was conf …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-16 08:22:06" ) 22 => array(6) ( "title" => string(78) "Ronaldo: Stadiums for the 2034 World Cup? “The best tournament in history”" "id" => string(5) "23638" "url" => string(70) "ronaldo_stadiums_for_the_2034_world_cup_the_best_tournament_in_history" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23638-thumbnail" "lead" => string(356) "In 2030, the FIFA World Cup will make its way to Portugal, among other countries. Yet, Al-Nassr’s superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-15 23:11:00" ) 23 => array(6) ( "title" => string(63) "Scotland: Aberdeen drops new stadium plans to upgrade Pittodrie" "id" => string(5) "23634" "url" => string(62) "scotland_aberdeen_drops_new_stadium_plans_to_upgrade_pittodrie" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23634-thumbnail" "lead" => string(275) "Aberdeen Football Club has announced plans to upgrade its current stadium, Pittodrie, abandoning the previous project of buildin …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-15 08:19:09" ) 24 => array(6) ( "title" => string(68) "Euro 2028: Northern Ireland must not give up its Casement Park dream" "id" => string(5) "23629" "url" => string(67) "euro_2028_northern_ireland_must_not_give_up_its_casement_park_dream" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23629-thumbnail" "lead" => string(457) "The recent announcement that Northern Ireland will not host any matches at the 2028 European Championship is undoubtedly a hamme …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-14 11:00:00" ) 25 => array(6) ( "title" => string(41) "Italy: Cagliari strives to host Euro 2032" "id" => string(5) "23631" "url" => string(40) "italy_cagliari_strives_to_host_euro_2032" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23631-thumbnail" "lead" => string(264) "The Sardinia Region has confirmed plans to allocate €50 million to the Municipality of Cagliari, which will in turn pass the f …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-14 09:20:32" ) 26 => array(6) ( "title" => string(52) "Spain: Controversy over Cadiz stadium name continues" "id" => string(5) "23628" "url" => string(51) "spain_controversy_over_cadiz_stadium_name_continues" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23628-thumbnail" "lead" => string(270) "A heated debate continues in Cadiz over the name of Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla. Municipal authorities and Cádiz CF supporters are …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-14 08:44:11" ) 27 => array(6) ( "title" => string(66) "Canada: Montreal's olympic stadium undergoing $870m transformation" "id" => string(5) "23627" "url" => string(63) "canada_montreals_olympic_stadium_undergoing_870m_transformation" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23627-thumbnail" "lead" => string(220) "At the end of November, work crews began dismantling the roof of the Olympic Stadium in preparation for installing a new one. Ov …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-13 16:54:32" ) 28 => array(6) ( "title" => string(58) "Spain: Modernization of Estadio Martínez Valero has begun" "id" => string(5) "23626" "url" => string(56) "spain_modernization_of_estadio_martinez_valero_has_begun" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23626-thumbnail" "lead" => string(174) "The external renovation of Estadio Martínez Valero has been accelerated, at least in terms of the preparatory work for the firs …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-13 16:42:56" ) 29 => array(6) ( "title" => string(67) "2030 World Cup: Portugal’s well-planned approach to the World Cup" "id" => string(5) "23622" "url" => string(62) "2030_world_cup_portugals_wellplanned_approach_to_the_world_cup" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23622-thumbnail" "lead" => string(215) "On December 11, FIFA officially announced the decision on the host cities for the 2030 World Cup. Portugal will be a co-host of …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-13 14:36:55" ) 30 => array(6) ( "title" => string(58) "USA: Penn State will host a College Football Playoff game!" "id" => string(5) "23620" "url" => string(56) "usa_penn_state_will_host_a_college_football_playoff_game" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23620-thumbnail" "lead" => string(257) "As announced by the committee on Sunday afternoon, the 6th-ranked Penn State football team will host the 11th-ranked SMU team. T …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-13 11:00:00" ) 31 => array(6) ( "title" => string(71) "Switzerland: Schaffhausen Stadium a major financial burden for the club" "id" => string(5) "23615" "url" => string(70) "switzerland_schaffhausen_stadium_a_major_financial_burden_for_the_club" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23615-thumbnail" "lead" => string(195) "Schaffhausen is grappling with enormous debt. According to Blick, even payment demands are piling up at the club. The financial …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-12 11:57:00" ) 32 => array(6) ( "title" => string(66) "Spain: Santiago Bernabéu closest to hosting 2030 World Cup final!" "id" => string(5) "23611" "url" => string(63) "spain_santiago_bernabeu_closest_to_hosting_2030_world_cup_final" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23611-thumbnail" "lead" => string(219) "FIFA has officially confirmed Spain, Portugal, and Morocco as hosts of the 2030 World Cup. The decision on which stadium will ho …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-11 17:36:01" ) 33 => array(6) ( "title" => string(90) "Spain: Espanyol stadium following in Bernabéu's footsteps; another blunder by the artist " "id" => string(5) "23608" "url" => string(85) "spain_espanyol_stadium_following_in_bernabeus_footsteps_another_blunder_by_the_artist" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23608-thumbnail" "lead" => string(277) "All that's left of Lola Indigo's Stadium Tour for the moment is a single concert at Estadio La Cartuja. A week after Real Madrid …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-11 12:44:41" ) 34 => array(6) ( "title" => string(45) "Mexico: Stadium of three teams may soon empty" "id" => string(5) "23605" "url" => string(44) "mexico_stadium_of_three_teams_may_soon_empty" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23605-thumbnail" "lead" => string(308) "Atlante FC has already announced its move, Club América will not be able to play the final of the 2025 Apertura at its home sta …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-11 11:20:11" ) 35 => array(6) ( "title" => string(70) "Italy: Lazio sets date to present abandoned stadium renovation project" "id" => string(5) "23601" "url" => string(69) "italy_lazio_sets_date_to_present_abandoned_stadium_renovation_project" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23601-thumbnail" "lead" => string(202) "On December 9, Roma Nuoto sent an official letter to the city demanding a response within five days to finalize the administrati …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-10 19:46:01" ) 36 => array(6) ( "title" => string(98) "England: Forest Green Rovers receive approval for new eco-friendly stadium and housing development" "id" => string(5) "23598" "url" => string(96) "england_forest_green_rovers_receive_approval_for_new_ecofriendly_stadium_and_housing_development" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23598-thumbnail" "lead" => string(390) "Forest Green Rovers FC has received the green light to build a new environmentally conscious timber stadium, alongside plans to …" "published" => string(19) "2024-12-10 19:18:56" ) 37 => array(6) ( "title" => string(59) "USA: Climate change and the cost of the 2026 FIFA World Cup" "id" => string(5) "23594" "url" => string(58) "usa_climate_change_and_the_cost_of_the_2026_fifa_world_cup" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/12/23594-thumbnail" "lead" => string(215) "According to the Climate X report, infrastructure losses in North America alone could reach $800 million by 2050. 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Nearly half of Latvi …" "published" => string(19) "2024-06-04 18:04:36" ) 656 => array(6) ( "title" => string(51) "Brazil: Another step towards new stadium for Santos" "id" => string(5) "21841" "url" => string(50) "brazil_another_step_towards_new_stadium_for_santos" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/05/21841-thumbnail" "lead" => string(309) "Last week, Santos and the company WTorre held an important meeting to agree on the details of the construction of a new stadium. …" "published" => string(19) "2024-06-04 18:00:00" ) 657 => array(6) ( "title" => string(81) "Poland: Ekstraklasa returns to the stadium in Katowice. 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Wednesday's and Thursday's performances we …" "published" => string(19) "2024-06-03 15:50:00" ) 659 => array(6) ( "title" => string(61) "2026 World Cup: When will renovation of Estadio Azteca begin?" "id" => string(5) "21877" "url" => string(59) "2026_world_cup_when_will_renovation_of_estadio_azteca_begin" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/06/21877-thumbnail" "lead" => string(297) "The start date for the renovation of Estadio Azteca in preparation for the 2026 World Cup has been revealed. Initially, it was a …" "published" => string(19) "2024-06-02 10:00:00" ) 660 => array(6) ( "title" => string(55) "Europe: Unexpected stadiums in 2024/25 Champions League" "id" => string(5) "21878" "url" => string(53) "europe_unexpected_stadiums_in_202425_champions_league" "thumbnail" => string(33) "img/news/2024/06/218733-thumbnail" "lead" => string(250) "After the last games, we now know most of the teams that will play in the debut of the new Champions League format. 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The entire facility is now powered up, with all networking infrastructure …" "published" => string(19) "2024-05-05 15:58:02" ) 733 => array(6) ( "title" => string(54) "Slovakia: Cheapest UEFA Category IV stadium fully open" "id" => string(5) "21718" "url" => string(53) "slovakia_cheapest_uefa_category_iv_stadium_fully_open" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/05/21718-thumbnail" "lead" => string(325) "Six years of development and it's finally here! The newly opened Košice Futbalova Aréna have a capacity of more than 12,000 fa …" "published" => string(19) "2024-05-03 16:19:27" ) 734 => array(6) ( "title" => string(85) "Poland: Last year of Sandecja Stadium construction. Who is the author of the project?" 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Meetings that have recently taken place illuminate this question somewha …" "published" => string(19) "2024-03-22 18:36:00" ) 800 => array(6) ( "title" => string(45) "Poland: Big derby ended in scandal and damage" "id" => string(5) "21565" "url" => string(44) "poland_big_derby_ended_in_scandal_and_damage" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/03/21565-thumbnail" "lead" => string(284) "From the stands of Stadion Śląski, the clash between Ruch Chorzów and Górnik Zabrze was watched by more than 38,000 fans. Th …" "published" => string(19) "2024-03-22 11:38:00" ) 801 => array(6) ( "title" => string(67) "Hong Kong: Once world's scariest airport, now extraordinary stadium" "id" => string(5) "21560" "url" => string(75) "hong_kong_once_worlds_scariest_airport_now_extraordinary_glittering_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/03/21560-thumbnail" "lead" => string(273) "Asian panache, American ideas and Mediterranean style. 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Vico Zeljković, president of the country's Foot …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-23 18:30:00" ) 842 => array(6) ( "title" => string(44) "Poland: Attendance fiasco for Zorya Luhansk " "id" => string(5) "21475" "url" => string(42) "poland_attendance_fiasco_for_zorya_luhansk" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21475-thumbnail" "lead" => string(200) "Organisers of Zorya Luhansk's matches can speak of considerable disappointment after the Ukrainian team's games in the group sta …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-23 16:16:00" ) 843 => array(6) ( "title" => string(63) "EURO 2028: Will derelict stadium undergo redevelopment in time?" "id" => string(5) "21474" "url" => string(61) "euro_2028_will_derelict_stadium_undergo_redevelopment_in_time" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21474-thumbnail" "lead" => string(257) "UEFA Euro 2028 tournament co-hosts Ireland and the UK will stage 10 venues. 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This is the second time …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-23 10:24:16" ) 845 => array(6) ( "title" => string(43) "Poland: New Stadium in Katowice takes shape" "id" => string(5) "21470" "url" => string(42) "poland_new_stadium_in_katowice_takes_shape" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21470-thumbnail" "lead" => string(335) "In October 2021, the symbolic first shovel was driven into the ground, marking the start of the construction of GKS Katowice's n …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-22 22:34:21" ) 846 => array(6) ( "title" => string(53) "England: New earning opportunities ahead for Everton " "id" => string(5) "21468" "url" => string(51) "england_new_earning_opportunities_ahead_for_everton" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21468-thumbnail" "lead" => string(215) "Construction of Everton's new stadium is underway. According to plans, it is set to be completed before the 2025/2026 season. Th …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-22 10:00:00" ) 847 => array(6) ( "title" => string(38) "Chile: Super Cup overshadowed by riots" "id" => string(5) "21466" "url" => string(37) "chile_super_cup_overshadowed_by_riots" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21466-thumbnail" "lead" => string(192) "Match for the Chilean Super Cup on February 11 was suspended ten minutes before the end due to incidents caused by fans of the C …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-21 15:00:00" ) 848 => array(6) ( "title" => string(48) "World Cup 2026: Locations, stadiums and schedule" "id" => string(5) "21464" "url" => string(46) "world_cup_2026_locations_stadiums_and_schedule" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21464-thumbnail" "lead" => string(301) "FIFA has already announced the details of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico and Canada. 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The arena for these contests will be AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Ho …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-18 12:00:00" ) 853 => array(6) ( "title" => string(53) "2026 World Cup: Toronto divided on hosting tournament" "id" => string(5) "21452" "url" => string(52) "2026_world_cup_toronto_divided_on_hosting_tournament" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21452-thumbnail" "lead" => string(191) "Announcement of Toronto as the host city for the 2026 World Cup has sparked diverse opinions among fans, showcasing the city's p …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-17 12:00:00" ) 854 => array(6) ( "title" => string(29) "Italy: Will San Siro be sold?" "id" => string(5) "21449" "url" => string(27) "italy_will_san_siro_be_sold" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21449-thumbnail" "lead" => string(311) "In Milan, there has been a heated discussion about the future of San Siro for several months. 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Once emotions have (par …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-16 14:55:00" ) 857 => array(6) ( "title" => string(66) "USA: Michigan to get new stadium in Grand Rapids as early as 2026?" "id" => string(5) "21443" "url" => string(64) "usa_michigan_to_get_new_stadium_in_grand_rapids_as_early_as_2026" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21443-thumbnail" "lead" => string(271) "A project that the media have been speculating about for a year is finally starting to become more than just announcements backe …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-15 14:45:34" ) 858 => array(6) ( "title" => string(62) "Stadium Of The Year 2023: Europe against the rest of the world" "id" => string(5) "21442" "url" => string(61) "stadium_of_the_year_2023_europe_against_the_rest_of_the_world" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21442-thumbnail" "lead" => string(288) "There are six European venues among the 35 stadiums nominated for Stadium of the Year 2023. In addition to the two Polish arenas …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-15 11:33:00" ) 859 => array(6) ( "title" => string(42) "Canada: Hundreds of Millions for "Big Owe"" "id" => string(5) "21440" "url" => string(39) "canada_hundreds_of_millions_for_big_owe" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21440-thumbnail" "lead" => string(259) "In early February, Quebec authorities officially announced that the renovation of Olympic Stadium roof will begin in summer. Thi …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-14 16:25:40" ) 860 => array(6) ( "title" => string(35) "Spain: Another stadium to host NFL?" "id" => string(5) "21438" "url" => string(33) "spain_another_stadium_to_host_nfl" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21438-thumbnail" "lead" => string(276) "A few days ago, it was announced that in 2025 the NFL will visit Santiago Bernabéu. 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"id" => string(5) "21425" "url" => string(43) "world_cup_2030_final_in_barcelona_after_all" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21425-thumbnail" "lead" => string(275) "Barcelona is excited about the 2030 World Cup and is thinking big, considering hosting the final on the tournament's centenary. …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-11 20:52:38" ) 867 => array(6) ( "title" => string(64) " USA: Sin City and the 'Death Star' - Super Bowl LVIII is ahead!" "id" => string(5) "21419" "url" => string(57) "usa_sin_city_and_the_death_star_super_bowl_lviii_is_ahead" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21419-thumbnail" "lead" => string(255) "The Super Bowl is an event that cannot be compared to any other national sporting event anywhere in the world. This year's final …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-09 08:34:16" ) 868 => array(6) ( "title" => string(45) "Spain: Tenerife to undergo stadium renovation" "id" => string(5) "21416" "url" => string(44) "spain_tenerife_to_undergo_stadium_renovation" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21416-thumbnail" "lead" => string(258) "The renovation of the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium was the subject of an extraordinary plenary session of the Cabildo de …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-08 13:00:00" ) 869 => array(6) ( "title" => string(67) "Italy: Fiorentina's problems drive modernization of another stadium" "id" => string(5) "21414" "url" => string(65) "italy_fiorentinas_problems_drive_modernization_of_another_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21414-thumbnail" "lead" => string(283) "Although a solution has been found in recent days regarding where Fiorentina will play their matches in the 2024/2025 season, th …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-08 10:33:08" ) 870 => array(6) ( "title" => string(46) "Stadium of the Year 2023: The final countdown!" 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Who will win, who will su …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-07 23:05:00" ) 871 => array(6) ( "title" => string(31) "Italy: Fiorentina stays at home" "id" => string(5) "21410" "url" => string(30) "italy_fiorentina_stays_at_home" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21410-thumbnail" "lead" => string(277) "For the past few months, discussions have been ongoing regarding where Fiorentina would relocate during the renovation of Franch …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-07 13:16:40" ) 872 => array(6) ( "title" => string(76) "USA: Carolina Panthers extend naming rights deal for Bank of America Stadium" "id" => string(5) "21355" "url" => string(75) "usa_carolina_panthers_extend_naming_rights_deal_for_bank_of_america_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21355-thumbnail" "lead" => string(305) "Bank of America Stadium is the home of the Carolina Panthers of the NFL and, from 2022 also the venue of the Major League Soccer …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-07 12:00:00" ) 873 => array(6) ( "title" => string(44) "Spain: Key moment for Camp Nou redevelopment" "id" => string(5) "21407" "url" => string(43) "spain_key_moment_for_camp_nou_redevelopment" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21407-thumbnail" "lead" => string(286) "FC Barcelona's stadium is entering a crucial moment of modernisation and the club is doing everything, so far successfully, to m …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-06 14:00:00" ) 874 => array(6) ( "title" => string(68) "USA: "Boring, unattractive, disaster" - 2026 World Cup final stadium" "id" => string(5) "21404" "url" => string(61) "usa_boring_unattractive_disaster_2026_world_cup_final_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21404-thumbnail" "lead" => string(354) "On Sunday afternoon, FIFA announced the schedule for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico and Canada. There …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-06 11:20:03" ) 875 => array(6) ( "title" => string(47) "Argentina: What's happening at Mâs Monumental?" "id" => string(5) "21402" "url" => string(43) "argentina_whats_happening_at_mas_monumental" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21402-thumbnail" "lead" => string(263) "Forbes magazine has published a report in which the River Plate stadium is referred to as the "largest in South America." It was …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-05 15:38:40" ) 876 => array(6) ( "title" => string(53) "Spain: Another stadium to be built for 2030 World Cup" "id" => string(5) "21400" "url" => string(52) "spain_another_stadium_to_be_built_for_2030_world_cup" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21400-thumbnail" "lead" => string(396) "In October 2023, representatives of the Aragon government, the City Council of Zaragoza, and Real Zaragoza signed an agreement c …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-05 14:05:59" ) 877 => array(6) ( "title" => string(54) "Spain: 2030 FIFA World Cup without the Canary Islands?" "id" => string(5) "21398" "url" => string(52) "spain_2030_fifa_world_cup_without_the_canary_islands" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21398-thumbnail" "lead" => string(256) "It seemed that the most important football event of the globe would certainly take place in Las Palmas. For the moment, it bring …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-05 12:39:34" ) 878 => array(6) ( "title" => string(53) "World Cup 2026: We know location of tournament final!" "id" => string(5) "21396" "url" => string(51) "world_cup_2026_we_know_location_of_tournament_final" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21396-thumbnail" "lead" => string(250) "On Sunday afternoon, the official announcement of the schedule for the 2026 World Cup took place. The tournament will be held in …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-04 22:27:00" ) 879 => array(6) ( "title" => string(76) "England: Well-known portal has chosen 100 best stadiums. There are surprises" "id" => string(5) "21394" "url" => string(73) "england_wellknown_portal_has_chosen_100_best_stadiums_there_are_surprises" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21394-thumbnail" "lead" => string(275) "FourFourTwo, a sports-dedicated portal, has selected the 100 best stadiums in Great Britain. As the author of the list ironicall …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-04 18:07:00" ) 880 => array(6) ( "title" => string(44) " Italy: Green light for San Siro renovation!" "id" => string(5) "21392" "url" => string(41) "italy_green_light_for_san_siro_renovation" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21392-thumbnail" "lead" => string(312) "The project for the renovation of San Siro has been presented at Milan's city hall. For the first time, the administration has a …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-03 09:58:00" ) 881 => array(6) ( "title" => string(74) "News of the week: Fight for World Cup final, Latino disputes, Arab wonder " "id" => string(5) "21390" "url" => string(70) "news_of_the_week_fight_for_world_cup_final_latino_disputes_arab_wonder" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21390-thumbnail" "lead" => string(313) "What's been going on in the stadium world for the last week? England has not escaped trouble and damage, the World Cup final is …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-02 18:41:50" ) 882 => array(6) ( "title" => string(62) "Stadium of the Year 2023: Will unexpected venue win the award?" 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However, the authorities of the local …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-02 11:05:00" ) 885 => array(6) ( "title" => string(64) "Andorra: Piqué's team plans new stadium in spectacular location" "id" => string(5) "21384" "url" => string(61) "andorra_piques_team_plans_new_stadium_in_spectacular_location" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21384-thumbnail" "lead" => string(281) "After months of discussion and speculation, FC Andorra will have a stadium in... Andorra. Why is this a surprise? Only a few mon …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-01 17:41:17" ) 886 => array(6) ( "title" => string(51) "USA: New York City FC’s Willets Point development" "id" => string(5) "21382" "url" => string(47) "usa_new_york_city_fcs_willets_point_development" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21382-thumbnail" "lead" => string(318) "After winning the MLS Supporters Shield in 2019 and finishing with the best regular-season record, New York City FC have continu …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-01 16:22:00" ) 887 => array(6) ( "title" => string(52) "England: Oxford United changes plans for new stadium" "id" => string(5) "21381" "url" => string(51) "england_oxford_united_changes_plans_for_new_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21381-thumbnail" "lead" => string(373) "The project team of Oxford United continues to work intensively on preparing a detailed plan for the construction of the new sta …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-01 11:00:00" ) 888 => array(6) ( "title" => string(49) "Germany: Best ever European Handball Championship" "id" => string(5) "21380" "url" => string(48) "germany_best_ever_european_handball_championship" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/02/21380-thumbnail" "lead" => string(271) "The just concluded European Handball Championship tournament in Germany boasts a phenomenal turnout. So much so that the preside …" "published" => string(19) "2024-02-01 08:43:00" ) 889 => array(6) ( "title" => string(58) "USA: Orlando City SC stadium with new naming rights holder" "id" => string(5) "21378" "url" => string(57) "usa_orlando_city_sc_stadium_with_new_naming_rights_holder" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21378-thumbnail" "lead" => string(237) "Home of the Major League Soccer side Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride will change its name as part of a multi-year deal. The st …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-31 15:24:30" ) 890 => array(6) ( "title" => string(52) "Spain: Another sports discipline to grace Bernabéu?" "id" => string(5) "21377" "url" => string(49) "spain_another_sports_discipline_to_grace_bernabeu" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21377-thumbnail" "lead" => string(231) "A few weeks ago, there was information that in 2025 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu will host an NFL game. As it turns out, this is l …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-31 15:00:00" ) 891 => array(6) ( "title" => string(70) "England: Issues with wages for workers on Everton Stadium construction" "id" => string(5) "21374" "url" => string(69) "england_issues_with_wages_for_workers_on_everton_stadium_construction" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21374-thumbnail" "lead" => string(265) "As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, electricians working at Bramley Moore Dock are entangled in a dispute over wage and overtime- …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-31 10:49:00" ) 892 => array(6) ( "title" => string(50) "Spain: Third division Malaga fans set new records!" "id" => string(5) "21370" "url" => string(48) "spain_third_division_malaga_fans_set_new_records" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21370-thumbnail" "lead" => string(257) "Malaga CF is a club full of paradoxes, and its supporters have created another. 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However, thi …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-19 13:01:40" ) 911 => array(6) ( "title" => string(62) "Sweden: Farewell to Malmö and national team legend at stadium" "id" => string(5) "21321" "url" => string(60) "sweden_farewell_to_malmo_and_national_team_legend_at_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21321-thumbnail" "lead" => string(278) "Fans of Malmö FF and Swedish football had the opportunity to say a symbolic final farewell to the legendary Bosse Larsson, who …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-19 09:57:40" ) 912 => array(6) ( "title" => string(63) "Spain: Racing de Ferrol wants a stadium worthy of great results" "id" => string(5) "21320" "url" => string(62) "spain_racing_de_ferrol_wants_a_stadium_worthy_of_great_results" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21320-thumbnail" "lead" => string(321) "It is not often that a newcomer dominates the entire league, yet the team from Galicia is 2nd in the Segunda División, and fig …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-18 16:00:00" ) 913 => array(6) ( "title" => string(56) "Germany: Bayern will honour Beckenbauer at their stadium" "id" => string(5) "21316" "url" => string(55) "germany_bayern_will_honour_beckenbauer_at_their_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21316-thumbnail" "lead" => string(326) "The highly successful German footballer, coach and sports official Franz Beckenbauer passed away on January 7. 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With this slogan, the Spanish and Brazilian national teams will meet at the Santiago Bernabeu in a friendly mat …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-17 13:00:00" ) 916 => array(6) ( "title" => string(50) "Brazil: Maracanã to turn into a ski jumping hill?" "id" => string(5) "21309" "url" => string(47) "brazil_maracana_to_turn_into_a_ski_jumping_hill" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21309-thumbnail" "lead" => string(385) "Despite ski jumping being practiced in the summer on artificial surfaces, it is predominantly associated with winter. However, i …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-17 10:57:42" ) 917 => array(6) ( "title" => string(50) "USA: Funding for Michie Stadium renovation project" "id" => string(5) "21307" "url" => string(49) "usa_funding_for_michie_stadium_renovation_project" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21307-thumbnail" "lead" => string(234) "The Army West Point Athletics Association and the West Point Association of Graduates both announced that the initial private fu …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-16 19:36:00" ) 918 => array(6) ( "title" => string(60) "Poland: Speedway returns to country's second largest stadium" "id" => string(5) "21306" "url" => string(58) "poland_speedway_returns_to_countrys_second_largest_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21306-thumbnail" "lead" => string(306) "In 2013, for the first time ever, the individual European speedway championships featured Grand Prix riders, thus increasing the …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-16 17:00:00" ) 919 => array(6) ( "title" => string(54) "Italy: Fiorentina still hasn't found temporary stadium" "id" => string(5) "21304" "url" => string(52) "italy_fiorentina_still_hasnt_found_temporary_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21304-thumbnail" "lead" => string(365) "In April of this year, renovation work on the historic Artemio Franchi stadium is supposed to begin. During the reconstruction, …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-16 14:55:24" ) 920 => array(6) ( "title" => string(72) "England: Sunderland's blunder ahead of Newcastle derby has outraged fans" "id" => string(5) "21302" "url" => string(70) "england_sunderlands_blunder_ahead_of_newcastle_derby_has_outraged_fans" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21302-thumbnail" "lead" => string(244) "You know that awkward feeling when someone tries 'too hard' to be nice? That's exactly how Sunderland fans felt when, for the Ty …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-15 20:49:24" ) 921 => array(6) ( "title" => string(61) "Brazil: Stadium name change in São Paulo after over 60 years" "id" => string(5) "21299" "url" => string(59) "brazil_stadium_name_change_in_sao_paulo_after_over_60_years" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21299-thumbnail" "lead" => string(276) "Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, commonly known as Morumbi, is changing its name following a three-year contract for the namin …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-15 12:26:48" ) 922 => array(6) ( "title" => string(39) " AFCON 2023: Stadiums of the tournament" "id" => string(5) "21295" "url" => string(37) "afcon_2023_stadiums_of_the_tournament" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21294-thumbnail" "lead" => string(386) "Today the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Ivory Coast, begins . Due to weather issues, the tournament was moved from June 2023 …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-13 20:35:00" ) 923 => array(6) ( "title" => string(72) "FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA requirements a deterrent to hosting the final?" "id" => string(5) "21293" "url" => string(61) "fifa_world_cup_2026_requirements_deterring_final_organization" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21293-thumbnail" "lead" => string(346) "The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marking the first time in history that the tourna …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-13 14:05:00" ) 924 => array(6) ( "title" => string(70) "Spain: Inauguration of renovated stadium in Mallorca is getting closer" "id" => string(5) "21290" "url" => string(69) "spain_inauguration_of_renovated_stadium_in_mallorca_is_getting_closer" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21290-thumbnail" "lead" => string(311) "The stadium where RCD Mallorca plays its matches has undergone an incredible transformation. The renovation started in May 2022 …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-12 18:42:44" ) 925 => array(6) ( "title" => string(58) "Germany: Red Bull Arena set to challenge Signal Iduna Park" "id" => string(5) "21288" "url" => string(57) "germany_red_bull_arena_set_to_challenge_signal_iduna_park" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21288-thumbnail" "lead" => string(310) "From the very start of their Bundesliga appearances, RB Leipzig fans have only been able to base their pre-match tifo on standar …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-12 11:10:22" ) 926 => array(6) ( "title" => string(75) "Spain: How did reconstruction of La Cerámica impact Villarreal's finances?" "id" => string(5) "21285" "url" => string(71) "spain_how_did_reconstruction_of_la_ceramica_impact_villarreals_finances" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21285-thumbnail" "lead" => string(316) "Villarreal closed the year 2023 with financial stability and a consolidated fan base. This was achieved despite the costly renov …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-11 16:10:00" ) 927 => array(6) ( "title" => string(64) "Poland: Moving to old stadium for play-offs because of a concert" "id" => string(5) "21282" "url" => string(62) "poland_moving_to_old_stadium_for_playoffs_because_of_a_concert" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21282-thumbnail" "lead" => string(342) "After the fall round, Lechia Gdańsk are in a position that gives them the right to play in the play-offs for promotion to the b …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-11 13:17:00" ) 928 => array(6) ( "title" => string(61) "Germany: Düsseldorf Arena ready for Euro 2024... in handball" "id" => string(5) "21279" "url" => string(56) "germany_dusseldorf_arena_ready_for_euro_2024_in_handball" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21279-thumbnail" "lead" => string(328) "On the evening of 10 January, Merkur Spiel Arena will follow the example of Warsaw National Stadium and host two opening matches …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-10 15:04:48" ) 929 => array(6) ( "title" => string(54) "Spain: 2024 will mark Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou" "id" => string(5) "21276" "url" => string(50) "spain_2024_will_mark_barcelonas_return_to_camp_nou" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21276-thumbnail" "lead" => string(249) "FC Barcelona enters the New Year with hopes of sports stability, stadium renaissance and monetary prosperity. Joan Laporta's sec …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-09 14:00:00" ) 930 => array(6) ( "title" => string(38) "France: What's next for PSG's stadium?" "id" => string(5) "21274" "url" => string(34) "france_whats_next_for_psgs_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21274-thumbnail" "lead" => string(351) "Until January 3, 2024, PSG had time to submit an offer to purchase Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The club expressed interest i …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-09 12:01:16" ) 931 => array(6) ( "title" => string(61) "Germany: Volksparkstadion’s renovation closer to completion" "id" => string(5) "21272" "url" => string(57) "germany_volksparkstadions_renovation_closer_to_completion" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21272-thumbnail" "lead" => string(240) "The reconstruction of the Hamburger SV’s stadium has now entered its final phase. Much of the work has already been completed …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-08 15:00:00" ) 932 => array(6) ( "title" => string(57) "Portugal: Famous Braga stadium at risk from mayor's idea?" "id" => string(5) "21270" "url" => string(54) "portugal_famous_braga_stadium_at_risk_from_mayors_idea" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21270-thumbnail" "lead" => string(252) "Just as the SC Braga stadium was not cheap to build, it is not cheap to maintain. Meanwhile, the city authorities cannot count o …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-08 12:48:02" ) 933 => array(6) ( "title" => string(31) "Spain: Brewery at new Bernabéu" "id" => string(5) "21266" "url" => string(34) "spain_beer_factory_at_new_bernabeu" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21266-thumbnail" "lead" => string(286) "The renovation of Santiago Bernabéu aims to make the venue extend beyond football. As stated by Florentino Pérez himself, they …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-07 21:45:00" ) 934 => array(6) ( "title" => string(48) "Scotland: New Dundee F.C. stadium getting closer" "id" => string(5) "21268" "url" => string(45) "scotland_new_dundee_fc_stadium_getting_closer" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21268-thumbnail" "lead" => string(265) "Dundee's owner and managing director, John Nelms, discussed plans for the construction of a new stadium to replace the aging Den …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-07 17:00:00" ) 935 => array(6) ( "title" => string(40) "Germany: Friendship Stadium changes name" "id" => string(5) "21264" "url" => string(39) "germany_friendship_stadium_changes_name" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21264-thumbnail" "lead" => string(354) "For over 50 years, the Energie Cottbus facility carried the name Friendship Stadium. However, that changed a few days ago when, …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-07 13:10:54" ) 936 => array(6) ( "title" => string(61) "Canada: BC Place to undergo renovation before 2026 World Cup?" "id" => string(5) "21258" "url" => string(59) "canada_bc_place_to_undergo_renovation_before_2026_world_cup" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21258-thumbnail" "lead" => string(221) "The reconstruction of Vancouver's BC Place stadium is necessary for the city to host the 2026 World Cup. It is still unclear, ho …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-06 15:00:00" ) 937 => array(6) ( "title" => string(47) "USA: Pitchside VIP seats at Snapdragon Stadium!" "id" => string(5) "21256" "url" => string(45) "usa_pitchside_vip_seats_at_snapdragon_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21256-thumbnail" "lead" => string(252) "The newest mark on California's football map has not even played in MLS yet, and it has already caused quite a surprise. San Die …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-05 18:00:00" ) 938 => array(6) ( "title" => string(62) "Germany: Signal Iduna Park open to those in need for Christmas" "id" => string(5) "21253" "url" => string(61) "germany_signal_iduna_park_open_to_those_in_need_for_christmas" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21253-thumbnail" "lead" => string(172) "Throughout the year, Borussia Dortmund invited the disadvantaged to lunch together in their stadium. This time, the last edition …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-04 17:00:00" ) 939 => array(6) ( "title" => string(62) "USA: Titans secure naming rights with Nissan for a new stadium" "id" => string(5) "21250" "url" => string(61) "usa_titans_secure_naming_rights_with_nissan_for_a_new_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21250-thumbnail" "lead" => string(241) "The Tennessee Titans have announced a significant milestone in their journey towards a new era of football in Nashville. In a la …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-04 14:00:27" ) 940 => array(6) ( "title" => string(65) "Canada: Olympic Stadium with new problems. The reason is the roof" "id" => string(5) "21249" "url" => string(63) "canada_olympic_stadium_with_new_problems_the_reason_is_the_roof" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21249-thumbnail" "lead" => string(208) "The issue of roofing The Big O has risen to political prominence. It has become a priority for the Quebec provincial government …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-03 16:00:00" ) 941 => array(6) ( "title" => string(69) "England: Peterborough hasn't given up on the thought of a new stadium" "id" => string(5) "21247" "url" => string(67) "england_peterborough_hasnt_given_up_on_the_thought_of_a_new_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21247-thumbnail" "lead" => string(227) "The development of a new Peterborough United venue has been controversial, but everyone agrees that the team needs a new home. S …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-03 14:00:00" ) 942 => array(6) ( "title" => string(60) "Switzerland: Fairytale stadium in the mountains for FC Sion?" "id" => string(5) "21245" "url" => string(58) "switzerland_fairytale_stadium_in_the_mountains_for_fc_sion" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21245-thumbnail" "lead" => string(287) "It has been known for a long time that the Sion team's stadium is far behind modern counterparts, which is why the club's presid …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-03 11:26:00" ) 943 => array(6) ( "title" => string(55) "USA: What's next for new Jacksonville Jaguars facility?" 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The list aims to summaris …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-01 16:00:00" ) 947 => array(6) ( "title" => string(69) "USA: We know the contractor for the redevelopment of M&T Bank Stadium" "id" => string(5) "21235" "url" => string(67) "usa_we_know_the_contractor_for_the_redevelopment_of_mt_bank_stadium" "thumbnail" => string(32) "img/news/2024/01/21235-thumbnail" "lead" => string(198) "Another facility used by a club from the NFL will get a new look. This time, an upgrade awaits the arena used by the Baltimore R …" "published" => string(19) "2024-01-01 13:39:00" ) ) "debug" => string(0) "" "year" => string(4) "2024" "month" => NULL "url" => NULL ) }
"breadcrumbs" => array(2) ( 0 => array(2) ( 0 => string(4) "news" 1 => string(4) "News" ) 1 => array(2) ( 0 => string(9) "news/2024" 1 => string(4) "2024" ) ) "ads" => string(0) "" "styles" => array(3) ( "media/css/demo/screen.css" => string(18) "screen, projection" "media/css/demo/print.css" => string(5) "print" "media/css/demo/style.css" => string(6) "screen" ) "scripts" => array(1) ( 0 => string(63) "http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.3.2/jquery.min.js" ) "description" => string(4) "News" "keywords" => string(22) "News, stadium, updates" "aside" => object View(2){ protected _file => string(116) "/var/www/vhosts/lvps176-28-11-216.dedicated.hosteurope.de/stadiony.net/httpdocs/application/views/new/news/aside.php" protected _data => array(0) }
"title" => string(10) "News: 2024" )298 { 299 throw new Kohana_View_Exception('You must set the file to use within your view before rendering'); 300 } 301 302 // Combine local and global data and capture the output 303 return View::capture($this->_file, $this->_data + View::$_global_data); 304 } 305 306 } // End View
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SYSPATH/classes/kohana/view.php [ 193 ] » Kohana_View->render()
188 */ 189 public function __toString() 190 { 191 try 192 { 193 return $this->render(); 194 } 195 catch (Exception $e) 196 { 197 // Display the exception message 198 Kohana::exception_handler($e);
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APPPATH/bootstrap.php [ 634 ] » Kohana_View->__toString()
629 $total = array( 630 '{memory_usage}' => number_format((memory_get_peak_usage() - KOHANA_START_MEMORY) / 1024, 2).'KB', 631 '{execution_time}' => number_format(microtime(TRUE) - KOHANA_START_TIME, 5).' seconds'); 632 633 // Insert the totals into the response 634 $request->response = strtr((string) $request->response, $total); 635 } 636 637 638 /** 639 * Display the request response.
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DOCROOT/index.php [ 104 ] » require(arguments)
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string(105) "/var/www/vhosts/lvps176-28-11-216.dedicated.hosteurope.de/stadiony.net/httpdocs/application/bootstrap.php"
99 // Load empty core extension 100 require SYSPATH.'classes/kohana'.EXT; 101 } 102 103 // Bootstrap the application 104 require APPPATH.'bootstrap'.EXT;