Category: News

AFL designs new King Abdullah Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, January 9^th, 2025

AFL Architects has signalled its involvement in designing the new King Abdullah Economic City Stadium (KAEC) in Saudi Arabia. The new venue is one of the 15 proposed host stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2034™ in the Kingdom. The FIFA World Cup 2034™ will be the 25th FIFA World Cup, a... » Read more

Work on Crystal Palace stand progressing

Article posted by Coliseum, January 9^th, 2025

Crystal Palace F.C. plans to kick off work on its new Main Stand at Selhurst Park this summer following the conclusion of the current Premier League season. Crystal Palace said initial enabling works have begun towards the construction, including some minor adjustments to the existing Main Stand,... » Read more

MLS draw a crowd by droves in 2024

Article posted by Coliseum, January 9^th, 2025

The Major League Soccer’s (MLS’s) total attendance for the 2024 regular season and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs ranks second in the world among all soccer leagues. ‘mlssoccer.com’ stated that with over 12.1 million fans having attended an MLS match this season the MLS trailed only the English... » Read more

Heysel relic in Juventus’ Allianz Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, January 9^th, 2025

The Serie A team Juventus FC will mark the 40th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium disaster on May 29th, 2025 by building a memorial near their home ground – the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy. The above project has been approved by the City of Turin and will get rolling in the coming... » Read more

Wicket ‘facial ticket’ tech ticket to success

Article posted by Coliseum, January 9^th, 2025

Glenn Borgmann speaks with ease and swears by the facial recognition technology company Wicket’s touchless technology which makes the fans’ venue experience a totally frictionless journey.Full presentation available exclusively for Coliseum members LOGIN ... » Read more

Legends to steer Intercity new home plans

Article posted by Coliseum, January 9^th, 2025

The Primera Federación – Group 2 team CF Intercity President Salvador Martí has opined that the future of the club hinges on the construction of a multifunctional stadium in Alicante, Spain. ‘footboom1.com’ stated that Martí made the above statement following a partnership with... » Read more

Saudi Arabia stadia doll-up for 2027 AFC show

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2025

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee have announced that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 will take place from January 7th-February 5th, 2027 – commencing on January 7th two years from now. The venues in the Kingdom are being readied for the... » Read more