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Hamburger SV

/ 857 days ago

Shakhtar to play Champions League games in German stadium

Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk is making another temporary stadium change for its Champions League schedule this upcoming season. The displaced club is not playing in its home city for European competition as the country continues its war against Russia. Domestic contests in the Ukrainian Premier League are still happening. For those, Shakhtar Donetsk plays at […]

Business of Soccer

/ 869 days ago

Chelsea set to buy land surrounding Stamford Bridge

Chelsea will reportedly soon complete the purchase of a piece of land surrounding Stamford Bridge. The Evening Standard is claiming that the Blues are set to buy a 1.2-acre property called Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions. This area currently sits just west of the club's arena. Boehly and Chelsea execs can use land to expand Stamford […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 870 days ago

Newcastle risks atmosphere for increased stadium capacity

Newcastle has looked into increasing the capacity of its stadium, St James' Park. However, that could come at a cost, both financially and socially. Currently, St James' Park holds a maximum of 52,305, which makes it the seventh-biggest stadium in the Premier League. With wealthy owners and an impressive performance in the most recent campaign, […]

Inter Miami CF

/ 894 days ago

With Messi joining, Inter Miami passes on Hard Rock Stadium

They've got Messi, the biggest soccer star on the planet. So you'd think Inter Miami — with a stadium capacity of 18,000 — would need a bigger stadium, right? Well, apparently not. Rather than negotiate for the usage of larger capacity options in the area, the team will simply be slightly expanding their temporary venue in Fort […]

Celtic

/ 908 days ago

Scotland okay plans for redeveloped Hampden Park to have roof

Hampden Park in Scotland is getting some serious upgrades. The historic stadium, which has hosted the national team's matches since 1906, will soon go through massive renovations to modify different areas of the arena. It is the first significant alterations to the Glasgow stadium since the 1990s. One of the biggest changes to Hampden Park […]

Barcelona

/ 955 days ago

Money-burdened Barcelona secures stadium financing

Barcelona managed to secure financing of roughly $1.5 billion to update Camp Nou over the next couple of years. Even though developments to the historic stadium are already underway, funding was always an issue. After all, Barcelona estimates the cost of the renovations to be just shy of $1 billion. Barcelona released a statement that […]

Chelsea

/ 989 days ago

Chelsea could use Fulham stadium in Stamford Bridge update

If Chelsea stadium Stamford Bridge is to undergo renovation, Fulham ground Craven Cottage could be the temporary home of the Blues. Chelsea has been looking at revamping its storied ground. However, with limitations on expansion possibilities in a tight area of London, the club would have to move away for up to four years. According […]

Tottenham breaches license by adding extra Beyonce show

Tottenham Hotspur is currently in hot water for breaching concert rules with Beyonce coming to town. The north London club is apparently permitted to host six musical concerts per year at their new stadium. However, Spurs have announced a seventh show for later in 2023. BeyHive take over north London Beyonce had already planned four […]

Chelsea

/ 1008 days ago

Chelsea face 3 options to make their stadium best in Europe

New Chelsea owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are currently dealing with a few headaches at the club, including a stadium decision. On the pitch, the typical European powerhouse is struggling significantly. Head coach Graham Potter has managed to win only 37% of games since his was appointed by the club in September. In fact, […]

Leagues: EPL

/ 1010 days ago

Manchester City reveal plans for stadium expansion and hotel

Manchester City announced specifics for stadium expansion and a general revamp of the surrounding area. City first revealed their intention for growth in Etihad Stadium back in December. The addition of 7,000 seats will bring Etihad Stadium to over 60,000. That would make it the third-biggest soccer stadium in England behind Wembley and Old Trafford. […]

Stadiums

/ 1057 days ago

Wrexham demolish The Kop to make way for new stand

Wrexham A.F.C have started demolishing part of their famous Racecourse Ground stadium. The Kop is set to be replaced with new seating and will add around 5,500 seats to the capacity. Plans to update the arena were previously approved back in November. Games still selling out despite renovation Even though demolition is on going, Wrexham […]

Stadiums

/ 1251 days ago

What is the best soccer stadium in the world?

Everyone has an opinion on what the best soccer stadium in the world is. Some say it is where their favorite club plays, others prefer national stadiums. Frankly, there is good reason to support one or the other in that regard. For instance, club stadiums have an incomparable atmosphere and history. Take a club like […]

News

/ 1295 days ago

Dazzling but empty stadiums a symbol of China’s fading football dream

Beijing (AFP) – Gleaming football stadiums built for the Asian Cup may turn into "white elephants" after China withdrew as hosts, experts say, with President Xi Jinping's World Cup dreams more remote than ever. Ten cities across China have sunk billions of dollars to build eight new stadiums and renovate two others for the Asian […]