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Euro 2012: Warsaw pitch in need of repair, Poznan and Wrocław to keep their grass
On Thursday Portugal and Czech Republic weren’t allowed onto the pitch ahead of their quarterfinal game in Warsaw. Condition of the pitch is alarming and parts of it will be relaid. It’s quite the opposite in Poznan and Wroclaw whose part in the tournament is over.
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Euro 2012: All group games nearly sold out
One could see empty seats inside the stadiums during Euro 2012 group phase, but all venues have so far had average attendance of over 90% of their capacity.
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Euro 2012: Over 1,000,000 people – record broken, new one to come
Most previous Euro hosts have been working on results like these until semifinals or even final game. Meanwhile yesterday’s last group games brought total number of spectators to over 1 million people. Poland and Ukraine would have to witness a disaster not to set a new Euro record of attendance.
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Euro 2012: English supporters mock “coffin” threats in Donetsk
Not really a stadium case, but since we already wrote about the infamous BBC report suggesting racism in Poland and Ukraine is a serious threat to people. This time it’s English supporters who reacted to these sensations in Donetsk.
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Gdansk: Pitch in perfect condition
After Spanish national team gave negative comments regarding the pitch, UEFA representatives reviewed its quality. Results show grass is perfectly as required in terms of humidity, which was Spain’s main concern.
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Warsaw: National Stadium to change name before Euro 2012 ends?
Poland’s largest stadium should bear the name of Poland greatest coach – claims Ireneusz Raś, head of Sports Commission. Giving Kazimierz Górski patronage should be voted on tomorrow.
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Poznan: Court announces Hydrobudowa and PBG’s bankruptcy
District Court of Poznan proclaimed one of the largest stadium contractors in Poland bankrupt. Now Hydrobudowa and mother company PBG have over 18,000 liabilities to pay off – Polish press agency PAP informs.
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Euro 2012: Poland and Ukraine going for attendance record!
Only in the first round of the group phase 356,000 people came to 8 stadia of the tournament. That means so far attendance is highest since the introduction of individual seats and 16-team format.
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Gdansk: Spain considering protest over pitch quality
Reigning World and European champions criticize quality of the pitch which supposedly was a factor leading to only a draw against Italy. Lawn is said to be too dry, which may cause official protest to UEFA – Associated Press reports.
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Gdansk: Public transport a success on opening day
Spain vs. Italy sold out and one out of two spectators arrived by train. They’re fast, quite comfortable and free for all. Hard to imagine Gdansk authorities initially didn’t plan a railway line to the stadium – Trojmiasto.pl writes.
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Euro 2012: UEFA not to close Warsaw’s roof any more
After complaints on heat and humidity under closed retractable roof on Friday, UEFA decided not to use this feature any more, unless unexpected weather conditions force them to.
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Warsaw: Contractors pick investor to pieces
Companies behind the Warsaw National Stadium claim public authorities are manipulating data not to show that the construction cost hundreds of millions more than predicted. National Sports Center (NCS) supposedly has no budget reserves to cover costs and has been hiding it for months – report by “Rzeczpospolita”.
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Euro 2012: Police working on Wroclaw beatings
Disturbing scenes shown in a YouTube clip present Russian thugs attacking stewards with no-one but other fans trying to calm the situation down. Four stewards were taken to hospital after this incident.
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Warsaw: Largest game of that kind
Euros have already been played at stadiums with roof covering the pitch. But never before was the attendance as high as in Warsaw’s opening game of Euro 2012. Crowd yesterday stood at 56,826 people.
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Euro 2012: Pick up your Fanguide
If you’re using the web to prepare for Euro 2012 excursions, we recommend our database and Venue Guide. But if you find yourself in the streets and need assistance, pick up a Fanguide 2012 from your nearest Fans Embassy.
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Euro 2012: Why some aren’t all too enthusiastic
The closer to the event, the more signs of discontent about Poland hosting Euro 2012. Though most people are still happy about it, it’s worth knowing why others aren’t.
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Warsaw: National Stadium is (literally) killing contractors
Polish construction industry was supposed to grow thanks to Euro 2012. Meanwhile one of the largest developer groups is falling apart and Warsaw's National Stadium is the direct reason to it.
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Euro 2012 Venue Guide just for you!
Not all of us have tickets, not everyone is even planning on taking the trip to Poland and Ukraine. But for those who plan we prepared some helpful tips on host-cities. For those without a plan, it's still not too late!
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Euro 2012: Some facts about opening ceremony
On June 8th some 150 million people are expected to watch Warsaw’s opening game of the tournament. What will precede it is a brief ceremony promoting the hosts and guests.
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Euro 2012: BBC advices British supporters to stay home or return in coffins
Last time we checked, journalism was about truth and facts, not about manipulating the first and creating the latter. BBC decided to go for it and inform Great Britain that death awaits its citizens in Poland and Ukraine.