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Sporting Charleroi given go ahead for new stadium

Sporting Charleroi given go ahead for new stadium

Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Belgian Pro League team Sporting Charleroi have been given the go-ahead for their much-anticipated new stadium.

The club had been planning to build a new ground since 2019, but has seen several years of delay due to factors including Covid-19. But the plan is now back on track after the council granted planning permission and building permits required.

The 20,000 seater stadium will be built on wasteland in Marchienne-au-Pont to the west of the city centre at a cost of around €70m.

Work is expected to start in 2025. It is hoped that Sporting will start the 2026/27 season in their new stadium.


Qarabag play first game for 30 years back in home region

Qarabag play first game for 30 years back in home region

Thursday 28th December 2023

Qarabag have played their first home game in Nagorno-Karabakh in more than 30 years. The club left the region in 1993 due to the conflict with Armenia and have played in the capital Baku ever since.

Their first game back at the redeveloped Khankendi City Stadium was a 1-0 win over MOIK in the Azerbaijan Cup.


Real Sociedad to increase stadium capacity for World Cup bid

Real Sociedad to increase stadium capacity for World Cup bid

Thursday 28th December 2023

Spanish side Real Sociedad have announced plans to increase the capacity of their Reale Arena to 41,000. The number is just enough for the stadium to be considered as a World Cup venue in 2030, which Spain will co-host.

This will see the addition of an extra 1,700 seats to bring the ground up to FIFA's minimum requirements for hosting World Cup matches. It will also help to make a dent into the club's season ticket waiting list, which currently stands at more than 3,000.


Newell's Old Boys begin work on stadium capacity increase

Newell's Old Boys begin work on stadium capacity increase

Monday 18th December 2023

Argentinian side Newell's Old Boys have begun work to increase the capacity of their Estadio Marcelo Beielsa.

The club has a 4 stage plan to eventually increase the capacity to a total of 60,000. The first stage of the work has now begun, with the club starting renovation work to add a further 7,000 seats to the North Stand. This will bring the ground's capacity up to 49,000 for now.


Everton confirm stadium move for start of 2025/26 season

Everton confirm stadium move for start of 2025/26 season

Sunday 17th December 2023

Everton have confirmed that they will move into their new stadium at the start of the 2025/2026 season.

The new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium will be ready at the end of 2024, but the club has opted against moving mid season after consulting more than 10,000 fans about the decision.

This gives fans a few more months to say goodbye to Goodison Park before the clubs moves to its new 52,888 capacity home.


HNK Rijeka present plan for new stadium

HNK Rijeka present plan for new stadium

Sunday 10th December 2023

Croatian side HNK Rijeka have announced plans for a new stadium, built on the site of the old Stadion Kantrida.

The club have been playing their home games at the temporary Stadion Rujevica since 2015.

The new 12,000 capacity ground has an eye-catching design with a spire and unique sloping roofline. It has an estimated cost of around £85m and will also feature a 4 star hotel and three skyscrapers as part of a wider seafront development.



Basel to host Women's Euro 2025 final

Basel to host Women's Euro 2025 final

Wednesday 6th December 2023

The Swiss city of Basel has been selected as the host of the first match and final of Women's Euro 2025.

The whole tournament will be hosted in 8 different venues in Switzerland with Basel's St Jakob Park hosting the most important fixtures.

Other matches will be played in Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St Gallen, Lucerne, Thun and Sion.


Construction begins on new 50,000 capacity national stadium for El Salvador

Construction begins on new 50,000 capacity national stadium for El Salvador

Monday 4th December 2023

Construction work has begun on a new 50,900 capacity stadium for El Salvador. The new $100m project will become home of the country's national football team as well as an array of other events including concerts.

The stadium will be developed by the Chinese government and is expected to take 3 years to complete, hoping to be open in early 2027.


World's oldest football club reveals updated stadium plans

World's oldest football club reveals updated stadium plans

Tuesday 28th November 2023

Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club, has updated plans to build a new stadium.

The update includes an increased capacity of 5,000 and the inclusion of the Sheffield Eagles rugby team, who will share the stadium.

Plans will go to the council for approval early in the new year, with the stadium hoping to be open for the start of the 2025/2026 season.


Roma women's team reopens Stadio Tre Fontane

Roma women's team reopens Stadio Tre Fontane

Tuesday 28th November 2023

Roma have completed redevelopment work on their women's and youth stadium to bring it up to Women's Champions League standards.

Improvements include improved lighting, a media centre and an additional 3,000 seats.

The stadium reopened with a convincing 3-0 victory over Lazio.


Bristol Rovers given permission to build new South Stand

Bristol Rovers given permission to build new South Stand

Tuesday 28th November 2023

League One side Bristol Rovers have been granted planning permission to build a new South Stand at Memorial Stadium.

The club had planned to build the stand in time for the start of the 2023/24 season, but council delays and concerns from local residents saw the stand closed to fans instead.

The new 3,000 capacity stand will help to modernise the stadium with the club no longer looking to build a new ground.


Juventus sets new record attendance for Allianz Stadium

Juventus sets new record attendance for Allianz Stadium

Tuesday 28th November 2023

Juventus have broken their record attendance at the Allianz Stadium.

The Italian giants hosted a crowd of 41,507 for their draw against Inter Milan in December. The attendance was just 12 more than the previous record set on Inter's visit in 2018.


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