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Purse strings loosened for Casement Park rejig

Funding approved for Casement Park

The Government is to make a financial contribution of £50m towards the redevelopment of the Casement Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. ‘BBC’ stated that the above move comes as part of the Chancellor’s Spending Review which allocates money to day-to-day public services for the next... » Read more


Land regeneration skirting Elland Road

Elland Road developing a destination

The Leeds City Council has launched a consultation on refreshed planning guidance for the future regeneration of land surrounding the Elland Road Football Stadium in Leeds, England (UK) which could deliver a multibillion pound boost to the City’s (Leeds) economy including potentially up to 2,000... » Read more


Palermo FC stay at Renzo Barbera Stadium

Palermo FC will stay at Stadio Renzo Barbera

The City of Palermo and Palermo FC have signed a new agreement to extend the team’s stay at the Renzo Barbera Stadium on the Italian island of Sicily. Palermo FC said the deal lays the groundwork for a long-term framework that could last up to 99 years. The renewed agreement allows for the future... » Read more


European Football revenues jump to €38bn

Deloitte reports increasing matchday revenue

Revenue from the European football market increased by 8% in 2023/24 to a record €38 billion, according to a new report from Deloitte. Deloitte said the ‘big five’ European leagues – the Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Serie A, and Ligue 1– generated €20.4 billion in revenue,... » Read more


Captivating Casablanca venue build contractors

Grand Stade Hassan II Stadium new construction phase

A joint venture of the local contractors – the Travaux Généraux de Construction de Casablanca (TGCC) and the Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc (SGTM) – has been awarded the $320m contract for the next stage of construction works for the Grand Stade Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca... » Read more


Santos tweaks Vila Belmiro stadium deal

New stadium proposed for Campeonato Brasileiro

Brazilian football club Santos FC is adjusting the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding struck with WTorre S.A for construction and management of the club’s new stadium in São Paulo, Brazil. Santos said changes have been made in terms of revenue share with WTorre, which will operate the... » Read more


Upgrade work starts at Estádio do Dragão

FC Porto presents upgrades for Estádio do Dragão

Portuguese Primeira Liga club FC Porto has kicked off renovation work at its Estádio do Dragão. Noticias Au Minuto said the work will be carried out during the 2025/26 and 2026/27 pre-seasons and, in partnership with Ithaka, has defined three areas it will concentrate on from infrastructure to... » Read more


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