StadiumDBNews: June 2025
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Spain: Valencia CF secures over €322 million to complete Nou Mestalla
Valencia CF has secured full financing to complete the construction of Nou Mestalla. The club finalized its financial strategy through a corporate bond issuance worth €237 million and a 5-year loan of €85 million. The total capital raised stands at €322 million – exactly the amount required to finish the long-delayed stadium project.
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Spain: Machines return to Bernabéu: NFL preparations and concert comeback
Although the pitch has been removed, Santiago Bernabéu is buzzing with activity. Renovation works are underway both inside and outside the stadium, preparing it for new uses – including hosting an NFL game.
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Turkey: New national stadium in Ankara 65% complete
A unique sports complex is taking shape in Turkey’s capital. On the site of the former 19 Mayıs Stadium, construction is underway on a new arena with a capacity of 45,000 spectators. Once finished, it will boast the third-longest steel roof span of any stadium in the world.
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Spain: Barcelona announces return to Camp Nou, but deputy mayor tempers expectations
While FC Barcelona has announced a grand return to Spotify Camp Nou on August 10, the Barcelona City Council is urging caution. The club has yet to secure the necessary permits, and the local community is still waiting for construction to be completed.
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Spain: Ibercaja Bank will put name both Romaredas
The Aragonese bank has won the race to name Real Zaragoza's two stadiums: both the New Romareda and the Mini Romareda, the modular stadium and provisional home of the 'Blanquillo' team. Meanwhile, the demolition of the old stadium is entering a key phase.
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Switzerland: Women’s Euro 2025 stadiums and cities
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 will be the 14th edition of the championship and will take place from July 2 to 27. This will be the third tournament featuring 16 national teams. The defending champions are England, who won the title in 2022. Here’s a quick guide to the tournament.
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Spain: Real Madrid has allegedly consciously exceeded noise limits at Santiago Bernabéu
Spanish digital newspaper El Confidencial has reached the testimony of an official who asserts that both the concert organisers and Real Madrid knew that the concerts at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu would exceed sound standards. They were even supposed to have sought an increase in the limits, and after refusing to do so, they held the events anyway.
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Germany: Tough negotiations over Stadion Essen upgrade
Rot-Weiss Essen is aiming to expand its stadium by closing the open corners of the stands. The city of Essen supports the project, but time is running out—only one more city council meeting remains before the political summer break, where a vote on the expansion can still take place.
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Turkey: Tokat to get a modern football stadium!
Tokat has reached a significant milestone in the long-awaited project to renovate the city’s stadium. The dream of a “modern stadium,” which is crucial for the city’s sports future, is starting to take tangible form thanks to the proactive involvement of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This development has generated excitement among local sports fans and city officials alike.
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Italy: Green stadium revolution in Rome, despite delays
Roma authorities have unveiled an updated design for the club's new stadium in the Pietralata district. The venue is envisioned as a hub for sustainable development, complete with a park and 819 newly planted trees. Despite its ambitious scope, the project faces yet another delay.
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USA: Construction of a nearly $2 billion stadium in Las Vegas has begun
On June 23, a groundbreaking ceremony officially marked the start of construction for the new Major League Baseball stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. The event was attended by club owner John Fisher, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, team representatives, and local officials.
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Spain: It's already official, Barça returns to Camp Nou
The club media have announced the long-awaited news - the Blaugranas are returning home after two years, and the Gamper Cup match will be played at Camp Nou. However, not everything is ready. The workers begin another battle against time.
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Italy: Bologna dreams of Euro 2032 and a new stadium
Bologna dreams of hosting a major tournament and having a modern stadium that meets European standards. Joey Saputo’s club is accelerating its plans to redevelop the Dall’Ara stadium, but progress hinges on guarantees from the Italian government.
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Spain: La Rosaleda to be ready just before 2030 World Cup. Malaga set to move out
Málaga is entering the decisive phase of preparations for building a stadium for the 2030 World Cup. The new La Rosaleda is expected to hold 45,000 spectators and be ready by the end of 2029. But the city still faces a number of legal, logistical, and financial challenges.
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Spain: Demolition work advances at Getafe’s Coliseum
Although the spotlight in Getafe is focused on rumours of a possible takeover of the club by Liverpool's owners, work at the Coliseum is progressing. Demolition work has already begun on part of the stands.
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Spain: FC Barcelona seeks permits for Camp Nou reopening
FC Barcelona fans are counting down the days until their return to Spotify Camp Nou. Unless an unexpected twist occurs, the Catalan club plans to play this year’s Joan Gamper Trophy match at the renovated stadium. But before that happens, four key steps must be completed.
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Italy: Funds for new Cagliari stadium approved. When will construction begin?
The project to build a new stadium in Cagliari has taken a significant step forward. During a City Council meeting on June 11, resolution no. 141 was approved, accepting the draft agreement between the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Cagliari regarding the allocation of €50 million for the construction of the new Gigi Riva Stadium.
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Spain: Rayo's problem is not the Conference League, it's La Liga
La Liga might not approve the use of the Estadio de Vallecas next season, even after the works carried out by the Community of Madrid. Rayo Vallecano's president has revealed that more work will be needed. The problem of the UEFA inspection is relegated to the background.
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USA: Commanders stadium future in doubt as Washington risks major loss
In early June, reports emerged that the Washington City Council is considering removing the agreement for a new stadium for the Commanders from the District’s budget.
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USA: Missouri and Kansas battle for new Chiefs and Royals stadium
After weeks of intense negotiations, Missouri's legislature has approved a stadium funding bill for both teams. Governor Mike Kehoe, a strong supporter of keeping the teams in-state, is expected to sign it.
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USA: First renderings of Chicago Fire FC stadium revealed
Chicago Fire FC has unveiled renderings and new details of a dedicated, $650 million soccer-specific stadium set to be built in downtown Chicago. Announced in early June, the stadium will be entirely privately financed by the club’s owner and chairman, Joe Mansueto.
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USA: Blue Ash sports complex project withdrawn just before vote
The developer planning a 5,000-seat stadium and an indoor sports facility near Summit Park in Blue Ash has withdrawn their application, citing community feedback. The Blue Ash City Council was scheduled to vote on the project on June 12, but the developer decided to pull the proposal ahead of the vote, according to a city press release.
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Algeria: Tragedy at the biggest Algerian stadium
The celebration of MC Alger winning the league championship turned into a tragedy. After the barriers collapsed, dozens of fans fell from the second level of the stands to the lower tier. Three people died and many fans were taken to nearby hospitals.
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Spain: Concerts may return to Bernabéu thanks to a legal reform
The Santiago Bernabéu and Real Madrid were forced to suspend hosting concerts following numerous complaints from residents of nearby buildings about excessive noise. Several artists, including Aitana, Lola Índigo, and Dellafuente, moved their shows to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium.
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England: Next stage of South London stadium development approved
Plans for a brand-new stadium for Dulwich Hamlet Football Club have taken a significant step forward after Southwark Council approved the next stage of the redevelopment on June 17.
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England: Leeds Council unveils redevelopment plans for Elland Road area
Leeds City Council has launched a public consultation regarding the future redevelopment of the area surrounding Elland Road football stadium. The initial concept envisions the construction of between 1,500 and 2,500 new homes.
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Spain: Dynamically evolving Spanish stadiums
A revolution is taking place in Spanish football stadiums. The latest video on the EstadiosDB channel, available in Spanish, takes viewers on a journey through arenas that have undergone profound transformations in recent years—not always spectacular, but always meaningful. From modest modernisations to major rebuilds, each stadium tells its own story.
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USA: FIFA Club World Cup — disappointment and organizational issues
The organizers, led by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, expressed satisfaction with the kickoff of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) and hoped that the number of goals, attendance, and interest in the tournament would increase as matches progressed.
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Spain: Zaragoza built Mini Romareda in just four months
Is it possible to build a fully functional football stadium in just a few months? Zaragoza has just proven that it is. The new modular venue with a capacity of 20,000 seats was completed in record time.
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England: Manchester City to install giant screens ahead of new season
Manchester City is preparing for the upcoming Premier League season not only on the pitch but also through infrastructure upgrades. Before the start of the 2025/26 campaign, new, impressive digital screens will be installed at the Etihad Stadium.
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Poland: Shameful situation for the league runners-up in Poland
Raków Częstochowa, who finished second in the PKO BP Ekstraklasa, will begin their European campaign in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, with matches scheduled for July 24 and 31.
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Spain: Burgos CF plans El Plantío redevelopment, but details remain unclear
El Plantío is on the verge of major changes. Under the current lease agreement, the club is obligated to modernize the main stand — the only one yet to undergo full renovation. Time is running out, and pressure is building.
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France: PSG inspired by the world’s most expensive SoFi Stadium
Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for one of the most important investments in its history. The French champions have announced plans to build a new stadium, drawing inspiration from the American giant – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Brazil: Contaminated soil halts Flamengo's dreams. Stadium construction delayed?
Flamengo's plans to build a modern stadium in the heart of Rio de Janeiro have encountered a serious obstacle. The need to decontaminate the site of the former Gasômetro industrial plant has forced a delay in the timeline by at least two years.
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Mexico: New opening date for Estadio Azteca and further redevelopment plans
In 2026, Estadio Azteca will host the FIFA World Cup opener for the third time in history — a feat no other stadium in the world has achieved. To fulfill its role as host, the iconic venue is undergoing its most extensive renovation in decades.
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USA: Sacramento Republic FC’s new stadium closer than ever to becoming reality
Sacramento Republic FC’s long-awaited stadium project is finally moving forward in a big way. With the slogan “Embedded in the community, rooted in history and built with Sacramento’s future in mind,” the club promises a venue that will not only serve as a home for soccer but also as a symbol of civic pride and local identity.
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France: Attendance at Ligue 1 stadiums in the 2024/25 season
To no one's surprise, PSG have once again won the French league title, ousting the competition. But the Parisians succumbed to their league rivals in both the category of the number of fans in the stands and the filling of the stadium.
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Spain: Real Madrid unveil new kit inspired by magical nights at Bernabéu
Real Madrid and German sportswear brand Adidas unveiled the club’s second kit for the 2025/2026 season on Monday. The shirt features a dark navy base with green accents and is inspired by the “magical nights” at Santiago Bernabéu, according to the official release.
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Canada: Lighting issues at Stade Canac
Barely installed, the new lighting system at Stade Canac is already set to be replaced due to major issues. The lights are leaking water, and the supplier contracted by the City of Québec has accepted full responsibility for the problem.
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Germany: Attendance at Bundesliga stadiums in the 2024/25 season
In the 2024/25 season, the German Bundesliga once again confirmed its status as one of the most spectacular and well-attended football leagues in Europe. Across all 306 matches played by the eighteen clubs, a total of 11,830,600 spectators attended, resulting in an average attendance of 38,662 fans per match.
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Spain: Grass trick at Camp Nou — how pitch became PR tool
In April, Barcelona surprised fans with aerial photos of a fresh green pitch. What looked like a sign of progress turned out to be a carefully staged illusion. The grass will disappear before a single match is played on it.
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Serbia: €1 billion National Stadium in Serbia rises despite lacking permits
Serbia is building a monumental National Stadium in Surčin, even though… formally it has no right to do so. Work is in full swing — cranes and workers are on site — but the lack of key permits and a skyrocketing budget raise serious questions.
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USA: Stadium in Dallas or Arlington? Naming dispute ahead of 2026 World Cup
When it was announced that AT&T Stadium would temporarily be renamed "Dallas Stadium" during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city of Arlington voiced strong dissatisfaction. After all, AT&T Stadium isn’t in Dallas – it’s located in Arlington, squarely between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Italy: Lakeside cup for four teams from different worlds
The first edition of the Como Cup will take place from July 23 to 27. Competing for the title are AFC Ajax, Al-Ahli Saudi FC, Celtic FC, and of course the hosts, Como 1907. But – as is typical in the club’s new era of management – there’s more at stake than just the trophy.
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Spain: Attendance at La Liga stadiums in the 2024/25 season
Attendance at La Liga stadiums this season once again broke all records. Most fans came to the Santiago Bernabéu, but it was Barcelona's temporary stadium that was most full. The stadiums of Espanyol, Las Palmas and Getafe were regularly empty.
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Italy: Summer break supports renovation of Stadio Artemio Franchi
The 2024/25 season in Florence was marked not only by sporting competition, but also by an agreement reached with the City Council regarding the redevelopment of Stadio Artemio Franchi. In the context of Italian bureaucracy, the signing of such an agreement paves the way for developments that would be purely procedural in other countries.
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Spain: Promise delivered — San Mamés tops attendance charts
Athletic Bilbao is shining not just on the pitch but also in the stands. San Mamés has confirmed its status as the stadium with the highest attendance rate in La Liga — an impressive 90.75% of seats filled by fans.
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Portugal: FC Porto announces renovation of Estádio do Dragão
FC Porto will carry out renovation works at Estádio do Dragão during the pre-season periods of 2025/26 and 2026/27. The goal is to prepare the venue both for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup and for large-scale music concerts.
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Spain: Changes in La Rosaleda project in Malaga
The new La Rosaleda will look different from the version presented in April 2024. The evolution of the project has led technicians to revise a number of elements previously considered essential. The most significant change affects the northern part of the stadium, which was originally planned to undergo a complete transformation.
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Spain: Costly naming rights for Real Zaragoza’s new stadium
Will Romareda soon change its name? That remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – the new Real Zaragoza stadium has the potential to generate significant income for its owners. The stadium’s managing company has officially begun preparations for selling naming rights.
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Italy: Obstacles to a new stadium for Como
A heated debate is ongoing in Como about the renovation of the Sinigaglia stadium. Over 5,000 people have signed a petition supporting the modernization project, including 4,315 online. Fans are in favor, but a residents' committee and a group of architects oppose the plans, fearing invasive urban changes.
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USA: Inside Club World Cup 2025. Stadiums, format and controversy
The 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup is about to begin — and this time, the United States will host the tournament for the first time in its history. Along with a new host comes a complete overhaul of the competition’s format. Here's your full guide to the 2025 Club World Cup.
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Italy: Manica–Foster duo to design new stadium for Inter and Milan
Norman Foster, one of the world’s most renowned architects, will design the new stadium for Inter and Milan. The decision has been made, and the contract is now in its final stages. Foster will collaborate with the Manica architecture firm, previously selected by Milan for their San Donato stadium project.
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Italy: Cagliari's new stadium project nearing construction phase
After months of stagnation, the new stadium project for Cagliari is once again gaining momentum. Despite a path riddled with delays, complications, and administrative pitfalls, recent developments offer hope for a breakthrough.
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Italy: Stadium with Leaning Tower view gets rapid Serie A upgrade
Sporting promotion is a reason to celebrate, but also a trigger for intense work – especially when the infrastructure doesn’t meet top-level requirements. That’s exactly the case in Pisa, where Arena Garibaldi is being upgraded at record pace.
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Germany: St. Pauli combines solar energy with a fight for equality
FC St. Pauli is set to become the world’s first football club to install a rainbow-colored photovoltaic system. It's an ecological step forward—and a powerful symbol of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and a broader commitment to social responsibility.
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Spain: A Malata will officially get modern lighting
The A Malata stadium in Ferrol will undergo a major upgrade of its lighting system. After more than thirty years since the original system was installed, the stadium will get modern LED technology.
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USA: Battle over Cleveland Browns’ move to Brook Park heats up
For Ryan James, co-owner of the Flat Iron Cafe – Cleveland’s oldest Irish pub – NFL game days are a true lifeline in an increasingly challenging business environment. “We open at 9 a.m., and within a few hours, both floors are packed with fans,” he says.
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England: Hill Dickinson Stadium two months before Premier League debut
With two months remaining until the start of the 2025/26 season, redevelopment work at Hill Dickinson Stadium has entered its decisive phase. Since December last year, intensive preparations have been underway to launch a variety of bars, restaurants, and entertainment areas that will soon serve thousands of fans.
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Spain: LaLiga approves FC Barcelona’s away matches to start the season
FC Barcelona still does not know the exact date of its return to Spotify Camp Nou. However, the club, led by Joan Laporta, has been granted additional time to complete the renovation work thanks to an agreement reached with LaLiga. Additionally, the matter of the test match has now been clarified.
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France: Poissy city officially ready to build PSG’s new stadium
PSG is moving further away from Parc des Princes. The city of Poissy has officially confirmed its willingness to host a new stadium. Local authorities, supported by the Yvelines department, have presented a concrete proposal.
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Belgium: RSC Anderlecht with ambitious plans to build a new stadium
RSC Anderlecht is laying the groundwork for a new, modern stadium that would replace the historic Lotto Park — in continuous use since 1917. The current venue holds around 20,000 spectators, but the demand keeps growing. The waiting list for seats has already reached 4,500 names.
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Spain: Getafe’s Coliseum redevelopment starts today
Getafe have partnered with a "leader of the sector" to turn the Coliseum into a "state-of-the-art" stadium. The Azulones announce the start of the works by publishing images that show visible changes from the previously presented design.
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England: Birmingham City unveils design for new 60,000-seat stadium
Birmingham City has released a visualization showcasing what the club’s new stadium and the surrounding Sports Quarter—planned for the Wheels Park site in east Birmingham—will look like.
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USA: Chicago Fire announces construction of new $650M stadium
Funded entirely by the owner, located on the river and built for football, rugby and concerts – this will be the new home of Chicago Fire. "Our city deserves a world-class club with a world-class home," the owner says.
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Spain: Low wages and labour law violations – Camp Nou controversy
Serious allegations have recently emerged concerning working conditions on the construction site of FC Barcelona’s new stadium, the Spotify Camp Nou. A group of Palestinian refugees employed by subcontractor Opportunity of a Lifetime SL accuse the company of exploitation, labor law violations, and unlawful dismissals.
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Spain: Madrid mayor optimistic about future of Bernabéu concerts
Madrid’s mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has expressed optimism regarding the future of concerts at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, which have been temporarily suspended due to complaints from local residents.
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Spain: Bernabéu’s concert problem spreads to Metropolitano
In September, neighbours complaining about noise blocked concerts at Real Madrid's venue, so the artists 'fled' to the Estadio Metropolitano. But now - after Ed Sheeran's concert - the same protests are beginning to surround the home of Atletico Madrid.
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Spain: From history to modernity – Valencia CF and two-stadium dilemma
Valencia CF currently stands at a crossroads. On one side lies the future, embodied by the modern Nou Mestalla; on the other – history and identity, deeply rooted in the current Mestalla stadium, which has been at the heart of the club’s sporting and emotional life for over a century.
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Portugal: Expansion of Estádio da Luz and threat of stadium closure
Following Benfica’s official statement, in which the club strongly criticized the refereeing in the Portuguese Cup final against Sporting, the club risks facing a severe penalty — a ban from using the Estádio da Luz for up to three months. Amid these developments, the stadium’s modernization has commenced.
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England: Ambitious plans for Birmingham City stadium
Nearly a year ago, Birmingham City announced the purchase of a 48-acre plot of land on the eastern outskirts of Birmingham for £51 million, previously known as Birmingham Wheels, and revealed plans to build a new Sports District and a super stadium.
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Spain: New Romareda, new source of revenue
Fans have already bid farewell to the 'old' Romareda, and Real Zaragoza are already starting the move to a temporary stadium. Over the next two years, the historic venue will be razed to the ground and built from scratch, but the authorities are already looking for a title sponsor for the new Romareda to boost revenues.
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Slovakia: National Football Stadium boosts Bratislava’s economy and supports tourism
The National Football Stadium (NFŠ) at Tehelné Pole was completed in 2019 and has been a subject of ongoing controversy ever since — due to its location, architectural choices, construction costs, and funding model.
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Germany: Will Eintracht Braunschweig stadium change its name? Fans fear for the future
Eintracht Braunschweig is currently facing a major and very challenging decision that has caused significant concern among the club’s dedicated fans. The stadium, considered a sacred place for the supporters of the club, is once again at risk of losing its traditional name. This summer, a decisive moment will come when the club will decide whether the stadium’s name will be changed or retained.
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