News: October 2024
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England: When will expansion of King Power Stadium begin?
Leicester City has taken out further loans from the Australian bank Macquarie to improve the club’s cash flow. The latest Companies House documents show that three separate loans have been arranged. One of them is likely intended as a safeguard in case the stadium redevelopment begins.
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England: £1 billion for St James' Park expansion?
According to reports from The Telegraph, Newcastle United could spend up to £1 billion if it proceeds with plans to redevelop St James' Park. One of the options being considered is the expansion and renovation of both the East Stand and the Gallowgate End.
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Everton Stadium: Connectivity and transport, new jobs and naming rights
Plans have been approved to upgrade the forthcoming railway station to serve Everton's new stadium. The club has also announced that they are looking for volunteers for specific positions at the stadium and that they are looking at potential bids with a new name for the arena.
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Italy: Work on Cagliari's new stadium could start in 2025
On October 2, the first Service Conference regarding the new Cagliari stadium project took place, led by the Environmental Impact Assessment Service of the Sardinia region. City officials and Cagliari Calcio representatives also participated.
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Spain: Silence at Bernabeu, more lawsuits and new facade lighting
Quiet has recently reigned at Bernabéu. Instead, it is noisy in the courts, where Real has to refute allegations every now and then or have their permits revoked. On top of this, the stadium is becoming more beautiful, both inside and outside.
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Central Europe: Top polish club counts losses after heavy rains
Match between Cracovia and Pogoń Szczecin was in serious doubt due to heavy rainfall. Reports on social media indicated that water had entered the club’s building, and images of flooded substitute benches circulated throughout Poland.
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Italy: Construction of AS Roma's new stadium suspended again
At the end of September, the Rome municipality handed over certain areas to AS Roma, where access had been restricted in recent months. These are plots near Via degli Aromi, which are still subject to various appeals. However, the decision to grant the club access to resume archaeological and geotechnical surveys brought renewed hope.
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Spain: Spanish Federation punishes Metropolitano with 3 matches of partial closure
The RFEF Disciplinary Committee has decided to partially close the Civitas Metropolitano following the throwing of objects towards Courtois by Frente Atletico ultras. Its sector, the Fondo Sur Bajo, will be closed for three matches. The RFEF classifies what happened on Sunday as "very serious infractions".
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Spain: Penalty for Espanyol for plastic cup thrown from the stands
After the match between Espanyol and Villarreal, a fan threw a plastic cup from the stands, which hit referee Alejandro Quintero González. The incident was investigated by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee, which has already issued its decision.
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Spain: Sevilla introduces “unforgettable” experiences at Sanchéz-Pizjuán
The “Private Tour”, “Bus Arrival”, “Meet & Greet”, “Final Match Photo” and “Player Experience” join the list of experiences available to Sevillistas before matches at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The club promises that they will be an "unforgettable way" to experience football matches.
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Spain: First renderings of Real Zaragoza's temporary stadium
MLN Group, in a joint venture with Nussli Iberia, which won the tender for the construction of Real Zaragoza's temporary stadium, has revealed the first visualizations of the facility. The stadium will be operational for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 seasons.
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Argentina: Stadium named after Pope Francis is being built
On September 16, Marcelo Moretti, president of San Lorenzo de Almagro – a team supported by the Holy Father – visited Pope Francis and asked for his blessing for the new stadium to bear his name.
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England: Elland Road to be expanded!
Plans to redevelop Leeds United’s stadium have been revealed, and according to finance expert Stefan Borson, it could become an important "event hub" for the city. The club has operated at Elland Road since 1919, and the primary goal of the modernization is to increase the capacity to around 53,000 seats.
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Spain: Minor upgrades to El Arcángel as part of a larger modernization
Ahead of matchday 7 of the Spanish second division, the Estadio El Arcángel underwent minor modifications to meet the highest standards set by the federation. This is part of a longer process of upgrading Córdoba CF's home ground.
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Spain: Will Disciplinary Commission close RCDE Stadium?
On September 26, after the match between RCD Espanyol and Villarreal, a plastic cup thrown from the stands struck referee Alejandro Quintero González. The case is currently being investigated by the Disciplinary Commission, and a decision is expected in a few days.
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Spain: Dramatic outcome of Madrid Derbi
The match between Madrid and Atletico ended in a draw, but left embarrassing images. The match could have been remembered for the attendance record broken at Metropolitano, but is on everyone's lips because of the objects thrown at Courtois, the chants of some of the fans and the weapon allegedly carried by one of the Rojiblanco fans.
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Spain: Valencia awaits Nou Mestalla project
On September 20 Valencia CF presented the details of its project regarding the land adjacent to Nou Mestalla to the City Council. A report on the development, which Atitlan will develop after acquiring the land for €35 million, shows that the project fits in with the urban landscape and meets acceptable volumetrics.
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Spain: Barcelona sets new date for return to Camp Nou
FC Barcelona's Board of Directors, which met on Monday afternoon, made an assessment of the club's economic situation, which continues to suffer from playing at Montjuïc. Although reluctant to indicate the exact matchday, the club gave a hint by setting the new date for the return to Camp Nou for "the second half of the season".
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