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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.


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.


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.


A-League expands with second team in New Zealand

A-League expands with second team in New Zealand

Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Australia's A-League is set to expand with a second team from New Zealand joining the league in 2024.

The new team will be based in Auckland and owned by US businessman Bill Foley who also has interests in Fulham, French side FC Lorient and NHL side Vegas Golden Knights.

The new men's team will join the A-League for the start of the 2024-2025 season, with the women's side joining the following season.


Seville plans to transform La Cartuja into Spain's new national stadium

Seville plans to transform La Cartuja into Spain's new national stadium

Tuesday 14th November 2023

The city of Seville has outlined plans to transform La Cartuja into a new national stadium for Spain. The local council is to inject �20m into the project which will see the stadium capacity increase to 75,000, making it the third largest stadium in Spain after the Camp Nou and Bernabeu.

As well as a new home for the Spanish national team, it is also hoped the the stadium will stage the annual Copa del Rey final. The stadium is also being touted as a temporary home for Real Betis who will need to spend 2 seasons away from home whilst the Estadio Benito Villamarin is modernised.


Forest to construct temporary stand out of shipping containers?

Forest to construct temporary stand out of shipping containers?

Sunday 12th November 2023

Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering plans to build a new temporary stand made out of shipping containers.

In a move inspired by Qatar�s 974 Stadium, the Premier League club are considering the proposal as a way to quickly add around 500 seats to fill in the corners of the Trent End at the City Ground.

Plans to redevelop the stadium into a 38,000 capacity venue have already been approved by the council, but has not yet started.


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