Category: News

Salford Community Stadium in safe hands

Article posted by Coliseum, January 15^th, 2025

Salford City Council has taken full control of the Salford Community Stadium, securing the future of the city’s leading rugby clubs. Salford Now said the legal sale between Salford City Council and Peel Group was completed at the end of last year. Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said, “I can... » Read more

Red Bulls hit-the-‘bull’s’ eye partnership

Article posted by Coliseum, January 15^th, 2025

The Major League Soccer (MLS) team New York Red Bulls (US) and the Sports Illustrated Tickets, a fan-first, live event ticketing marketplace, recently announced a landmark, 13-year partnership. ‘newyorkredbulls.com’ stated that as part of this transformative collaboration the 25,000-person... » Read more

Wimbledon expansion plans ‘court’ controversy

Article posted by Coliseum, January 15^th, 2025

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), host of the Wimbledon Championships (UK), has initiated legal proceedings to secure its plans for a major expansion including 39 new courts and an 8,000-capacity show court on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club site. ‘FoxMandal’ stated that this £200... » Read more

RFK Stadium all set to be razed down

Article posted by Coliseum, January 15^th, 2025

Now that D.C. (Washington, D.C., US) has control of the RFK Stadium campus for the next 99 years, it’s time to tear down the building that has been there for the last 64. ‘nbcsports.com’ stated that demolition of the venue will commence later this month. The 56,692-capacity Robert F. Kennedy... » Read more

Robert Lawson taking the helm at MCC

Article posted by Coliseum, January 14^th, 2025

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has appointed Robert Lawson as the club’s new Chief Executive and Secretary. Lord’s said Lawson, who will take up the position in February, brings a wealth of leadership and commercial expertise, honed over a distinguished career at BP and Mercuria Energy... » Read more

Old Trafford Task Force submits options

Article posted by Coliseum, January 14^th, 2025

The Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force has discussed its options report with Manchester United F.C., Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority after meeting for the final time at the end of last year. The Task Force was created in March 2024 to explore options for regenerating... » Read more

GL Events likely to helm Stade de France

Article posted by Coliseum, January 14^th, 2025

The French Government has entered into exclusive negotiations with GL Events in context with calling the shots of the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. ‘L’EQUIPE’ stated that the construction firms Vinci and Bouygues who has been holding the reins of the above facility since 1995 was... » Read more