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Spain The socialist oppose to the new Sánchez-Pizjuán
Sevilla has been waiting for more than two decades for its stadium to be modernized, and now, just when it finally seemed that the project would move forward, it has encountered strong opposition. What will happen to the New Sánchez-Pizjuán?
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Netherlands Feyenoord takes control of De Kuip as stadium redevelopment moves closer
Feyenoord is taking control of De Kuip, opening the way for the stadium’s biggest modernisation in decades. The club plans to invest around €70 million in infrastructure, safety and fan comfort, while also analysing a long-term expansion of the legendary venue.
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Italy Renovation work at Franchi overshadowed by dispute over the stadium concession
The redevelopment of Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence has sparked another political dispute. City documents include a 60-year stadium management concession with an estimated value of more than €1.5 billion, although a formal agreement with Fiorentina has still not been signed.
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Spain Nobody wants to build the new Gran Canaria Stadium
The redevelopment of Estadio Gran Canaria has hit a major setback before construction has even begun. No company submitted a bid for the €174.7 million tender, with contractors pointing to an underestimated budget, heavy delay penalties and major logistical risks linked to carrying out the project in the Canary Islands.
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2030 World Cup Will Donald Trump take the World Cup final away from Spain?
The excitement of the World Cup was overshadowed by a scandal sparked by the reversal of Florian Balogun’s red card under pressure from Donald Trump. It turns out, however, that the current tournament isn’t the only one the U.S. president wants to influence.
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Spain Barça installs new turf in the Camp Nou
Construction at Spotify Camp Nou is moving forward, and at the same time, preparations are underway for the new season, for which the stadium must be in perfect condition. The Blaugrana have already begun work on replacing the turf.
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Belgium 20 years of legal battles. Club Brugge gets the green light to build a stadium
After more than 20 years of efforts, Club Brugge has finally secured a legally enforceable permit to build its new stadium. The 40,116-seat venue is planned for the Olympic complex in Bruges, with the first match potentially taking place at the start of the 2028/2029 season.
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Paraguay Is the 2030 World Cup in Paraguay in danger?
On December 11, 2024, FIFA officially announced the host venues for the 2030 World Cup. Among them was Paraguay, which, despite hosting just one match, earned a historic selection and a source of national pride. However, despite the official schedule stating that construction would begin on June 22, the future Osvaldo Domínguez-Dibb Stadium remains exactly as it was: an empty plot filled with mud, water, and sand.
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Italy Stadio Benelli prepares for Ronaldinho. Steel stands are being dismantled
Work has begun at Stadio Bruno Benelli in Ravenna to dismantle the steel stands. This is part of a wider modernization of the venue, aimed at improving safety, fan comfort and increasing the stadium’s capacity.
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England The exact location of Manchester United’s new stadium has been revealed
Manchester United has confirmed the exact location of its new stadium, which will be built around 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford. The 100,000-seat arena is set to become the centrepiece of the Trafford Wharfside regeneration project and the largest football stadium in the United Kingdom.
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Spain Betis stadium under construction. Will environmental complaints complicate the process?
Construction work on Real Betis' new stadium is progressing according to schedule, giving the Verdiblancos plenty of reason for optimism. The club plans to return to its home ground in August 2028, in time for the start of the 2028/29 season. However, a complaint recently filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office could jeopardize those plans.
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USA Cleveland Soccer Group seeks public funding for stadium. City say “no” or “too early”
Cleveland Soccer Group (CSG) is holding intensive talks with officials from the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County in an effort to secure a share of parking taxes and the so-called “sin tax,” which currently funds the maintenance of three professional sports venues in the region. The problem is that – as officials and teams emphasize – these funding sources are already close to exhaustion.
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USA Not just New York City FC. Etihad Park will also become the home of Gotham FC
Etihad Park will be home not only to New York City FC, but also to Gotham FC. Starting in the 2028 season, the women’s club will move its home matches to the new stadium in Willets Point, improving fan access, raising matchday standards and making the venue one of the most important football stadiums in the United States.
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Greece Olympiacos unveils redevelopment plans for Stádio Georgios Karaiskakis
Olympiacos has unveiled plans to modernise Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis, increasing its capacity from 33,505 to 53,000 seats. The project, worth more than €250 million, is set to be privately funded and would create the largest and most technologically advanced football stadium in Greece.
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