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Change of guard at Johan Cruijff ArenA

Tanja Dik follows Henk Markerink as CEO of Johan Cruijff Arena

Tanja Dik has been appointed as the new head honcho of the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Netherlands. Dik will take over the reins of the facility from Henk Markerink on September 1st, 2021, who will hang up the gloves after 25 years of calling the shots in the ArenA. On June 23rd, the stadium’s... » Read more


Oman landing hockey showcase ruffle feathers

Oman to host 2024 Hockey 5s World Cup

Upon recommendation from the Task Force Events Bidding (comprising EB Members of all five Continental Federations), the Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on June 3rd Oman as the host country for the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cups (Men and Women) to be... » Read more


‘Pompey’ home rejig to boast great ‘pomp’

Portsmouth Fratton Park redevelopment

The English professional association football club Portsmouth F.C. has announced that it is starting work immediately on a multimillion pound reshaping work of their digs – Fratton Park – that will take place over the next four seasons. ‘Portsmouth FC’ stated that the above decision... » Read more


Fans ecstasy at zenith in Austin FC match

Austin FC opens Q2 stadium

Austin (US) turned into soccer heaven on the night of June 19th as full-of-beans 20,738 spectators packed into the Q2 Stadium for the Major League Soccer (MLS) team Austin FC’s inaugural home match. The ‘MLS’ stated that it was a fit-for-the-occasion moment and ecstatic fans gave the Austin... » Read more


MLS showcase at Banc of California Stadium

Banc of California Stadium to host All-Star Game

The 2021 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game will be held at the Banc of California Stadium (US), the home ground of Los Angeles FC. The match, which will pit a team of MLS All-Stars against a selection of all-star players from Mexico’s Liga MX – the top professional football division... » Read more


UEFA brake on Allianz Arena rainbow plans

Olympic Tower Munich will shine in rainbow colors instead of Allianz Arena

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has said a stern ‘no’ and nixed the City of Munich (Germany) plans to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colors for the July 23rd Euro 2020 group stage match between Germany and Hungary. The Mayor of Munich Dieter Reiter put up a request on... » Read more


Council nod to ‘Spurs’ sleek structures

Tottenham Hotspur destination development gets green light

Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (UK) have had revised applications for an extreme sports building and community health center at their new stadium complex greenlighted by the Haringey Council in London. ‘football.london’ stated that both applications had been previously approved in... » Read more


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