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Svelte look for Beijing Workers’ Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, January 16^th, 2023

The multipurpose Beijing Workers’ Stadium in Beijing (China), built in 1959 to mark the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, has turned into an international standard professional football stadium. ‘Xinhua’ quoted Ma Xisheng, an official from Beijing Major... » Read more

In-limbo Nelson Mandela Stadium open doors!

Article posted by Coliseum, January 16^th, 2023

It perhaps wasn’t the blockbuster start the Algerian Football Federation had hoped for, but the 0-0 draw against the domestic-based Algeria and Ghana sides marked the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art arena in Baraki, Algiers (capital and chief seaport of Algeria). On January 12th, 2023,... » Read more

London Stadium naming rights issue hit new low

Article posted by Coliseum, January 16^th, 2023

A fresh row has broken out over the former Olympic stadium (London Stadium in United Kingdom) after the Premier League team West Ham United F.C. warned the prospect of securing naming rights was “dwindling to zero”. ‘Evening Standard’ stated that the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has offered... » Read more

Chorus rises to abandon El Paso arena project

Article posted by Coliseum, January 13^th, 2023

The El Paso City Council in Texas (US) voted on January 3rd to abandon the long-embattled Downtown arena project and reallocate the funds to upgrade and renovate the existing city facilities. ‘El Paso Times’ stated that only hours after being sworn into office on January 3rd, Council members... » Read more

Venues across globe named after ‘King’ Pelé

Article posted by Coliseum, January 13^th, 2023

The Bello Horizonte stadium in the Colombian City of Villavicencio is to be named after soccer legend Pelé in response to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s recent suggestion that FIFA’s 211 member-associations each name at least one stadium or football venue after the Brazilian legend. ‘FIFA’... » Read more

PIF to call the WWE shots as McMahon returns?

Article posted by Coliseum, January 13^th, 2023

American media proprietor Vince McMahon has sensationally returned to the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and is reportedly in talks to sell the franchise to the Premier League club Newcastle United F.C.’s (UK) Saudi Arabian owners. ‘talkSPORT’ stated that Saudi Arabia’s Public... » Read more

‘Gordian knot’ Poland venue work to start

Article posted by Coliseum, January 13^th, 2023

Work on the Podkarpackie Athletics Center in Rzeszów, Poland, is to begin this year. The City (Rzeszów) made a tender announcement recently for the design and construction of the facility and plans to open the doors of the arena by the year 2025. ‘City of Rzeszow’ stated that the Mayor of... » Read more