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Euro 2016
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Euro Qualifiers: England, Poland and Germany on top
Perhaps surprisingly, the three most-supported national teams during Euro 2016 qualifiers were England, Poland and Germany. In that order! Italy and Spain left well behind, while Austria strived.
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Paris: Parc des Princes (not) for sale?
Today’s Le Parisien published revelations of planned sale of Parc des Princes. This prompted outrage and quick denial by the mayor’s office. So nothing is on the table?
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France: Bordeaux stadium signs naming rights deal
Insurance giant will have its name exposed throughout the Euro 2016 stadium for 10 years. From now the official name of new Bordeaux stadium is Matmut Atlantique.
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France: Lens return in great numbers!
RC Lens end their season-long exile. And despite relegation they sold out Stade Bollaert-Delelis four days before the opening game!
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France: Allianz Riviera replacing all seats
The Euro 2016 venue is undergoing a very rare replacement of all 36,000 seats after only two seasons. Those installed initially proved too weak to withstand football use.
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New design: Can this be the future Parc des Princes?
PSG are clear about their desire to increase capacity of their home stadium. This vision by an international team of architects addresses their ambitions. But can it come to fruition?
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New construction: RC Lens stadium morphing
Over the last year its field, roof and seats were removed and are now being replaced. RC Lens’ home ground will be operable in July and finished in December 2015.
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Paris: Mayor supports Parc des Princes expansion
PSG are celebrating their 5th domestic title at the moment, but their stadium hardly meets demand or potential. Mayor Anne Hidalgo supports expansion to 60,000, contrary to her predecessor.
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Bordeaux: Euro 2016 makes easy conversion to rugby
One of the last elements still not completed at Stade Atlantique is the 1,000 temporary seats behind both goals. They’re meant to allow fast conversion to rugby mode without pushing an entire stand away from the field.
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Bordeaux: Final touches on site as grass is beginning to grow
The jaw-dropping outer appearance, stands, roof and even seats are all in place, just as in renderings. As most works move inside the stadium amenities, grass is showing on the future field.
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Marseille: Vélodrome opened after reconstruction
Already on the first night it saw an all-time attendance record. After over three years of reconstruction Stade Vélodrome is now ready for Olympique and for Euro 2016.
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Bordeaux: Roof almost ready, first giant screen mounted
First of two giant screens was mounted under the roof of Stade Atlantique this week. The Euro 2016 arena is entering its construction’s final stages as the roof and external cladding are almost done.
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Marseille: “Pharaonic project” too expensive for Olympique?
We’re only one month from Ligue 1 season opening and Olympique has no stadium for their league games. The stunning Stade Velodrome will be ready in time, but far too expensive as well…
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Marseille: New roof without need for supports
After almost two years, the unique dome of Stade Vélodrome is able to support itself without temporary pillars. The structure weighs 6,000 tons, but still seems very airy and lightweight.
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Euro 2016: Upcoming changes at Parc des Princes
Before the UEFA tournament changes will be rather modest, but not cheap. With a budget of €75 million for the project, Parc des Princes will increase its revenue potential significantly.
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Marseille: Velodrome revamp nearing completion
The precast concrete structure is ready. Now last phases of the roof works begin as steel girders are to be installed atop the new Tribune Jean Bouin.
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France: Lens homeless next season?
Redevelopment of Stade Bollaert-Delelis ahead of Euro 2016 will force RC Lens to play outside their home city. Authorities in Lille and Valenciennes would welcome the club at their new stadiums, but host clubs in both cases strongly oppose the move. An info-stades.fr report.
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Nantes: Owner appeals for stadium change
Waldemar Kita, owner and president of FC Nantes, appealed to the municipality to engage in building a new stadium for the club. Earlier he asked to consider also a revamp of the current venue. Supporters aren't willing to accept a new one, though. Info-Sades.fr report.
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Marseille: Roof installation over last stand begins
2014 begins impressively in Marseille, where the very last side of Stade Vélodrome just began receiving its cover. This marks the last major phase of the famous stadium’s redevelopment.
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EU: European Commission scanning state aid in stadium construction and operation
The Commission is running a Europe-wide investigation into public aid regarding sports infrastructure. After clearing financial schemes in France, Belgium and Hungary, more countries are now seeing their projects examined.