Category: News

Commonwealth Games – Nobody’s baby?

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2023

The Gold Coast (Queensland) has withdrawn its bid to host the next Commonwealth Games, ending any hope the event could still be held in Australia. ‘BBC NEWS’ stated that the coastal City hosted the 2018 Games, and the Mayor of the Gold Coast, Tom Tate, had – unilaterally – insisted... » Read more

Riot Games Arena taking center-stage in Berlin

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2023

Riot Games is planning a major overhaul of its LEC Studio in Berlin to transform it into its new home of esports in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) ahead of the 2024 esports season. The venue, based in Adlershof, Berlin, will be renamed the Riot Games Arena and the major upgrade will see it... » Read more

Funding boost for new Cagliari Calcio stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2023

Local government authorities in Sardinia, Italy have committed €50 million towards the construction of Serie A club Cagliari Calcio’s new stadium. ‘L’UNIONE SARDA.it’ said the Municipality of Cagliari has confirmed it will stump up the funding for the construction of the new stadium,... » Read more

Saudi Arabia lands AFC Elite showpiece

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2023

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on December 1st the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the Host Association for the AFC Champions League Elite – Final Stage for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. ‘AFC’ stated that the continent’s top 24 clubs will be divided... » Read more

Pick of litter design firms for Morocco venue

Article posted by Coliseum, December 5^th, 2023

Seven groups have been shortlisted for the design of the Grand Stade de Casablanca, which will cost nearly five billion dirhams. ‘dayFREURO’ stated that in the end, seven groups were selected during the first phase of the architectural competition for the Grand Stade de Casablanca. They were... » Read more

Newcastle United tap experts over venue expansion

Article posted by Coliseum, December 5^th, 2023

Premier League Newcastle United are working with some of the world’s leading experts as they consider options for a potential expansion of their St James’ Park home. The Northern Echo said the Magpies are seeking to find out what could be possible at St James’ Park, while at the same time... » Read more

Ground broken on Milan’s Santa Giulia Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, December 5^th, 2023

Construction work is underway on the Arena for Milan, a new sports and cultural events venue that will accommodate up to 16,000 visitors. David Chipperfield Architects said the arena will form the heart of a new urban district, Santa Giulia, currently under development in the south-east of the... » Read more