Category: News

UK-Ireland EURO 2028 host a no-brainer

Article posted by Coliseum, October 6^th, 2023

Football will be coming to the home nations, and the Republic of Ireland, after it was confirmed that a joint bid to host the men’s European Championship in 2028 would proceed unopposed. ‘The Guardian’ stated that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) said on October 4th that... » Read more

Matchroom Boxing-Rakuten-NSN ‘match’less deal

Article posted by Coliseum, October 6^th, 2023

Matchroom Boxing is delighted to confirm a new, landmark agreement with Rakuten Ticket, Inc. and the international company NSN (Never Say Never) that will bring a series of major events to Japan. ‘Matchroom Boxing’ stated that this milestone deal will see Matchroom stage three major world-class... » Read more

Palmeiras home facial tech help nab criminals

Article posted by Coliseum, October 6^th, 2023

Facial recognition technology used on match tickets by the top-flight Brazilian professional football club Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras has helped the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP) arrest 28 criminals in four games at the Palmeiras home ground – the Allianz Parque Stadium in... » Read more

Oklahoma City Thunder turning a corner

Article posted by Coliseum, October 6^th, 2023

The atmosphere at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (US) has seen a drop over the last few years during the rebuild. This is almost expected when a team enters a new era. Roster turnover, not as competitive games and the pandemic were a few reasons this might’ve been the... » Read more

FIFA 2030 show ode to South American nations

Article posted by Coliseum, October 5^th, 2023

The 2030 FIFA World Cup™ will be hosted in Morocco, Spain and Portugal. ‘AP’ stated that FIFA reached an agreement on October 4th between soccer’s continental leaders to accept only one candidate for hosting the 2030 tournament, the sport’s governing body said. ‘AP’ further stated... » Read more

Spiffy venue stone laid in India City Varanasi

Article posted by Coliseum, October 5^th, 2023

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone of an international cricket stadium in Varanasi (India) recently. ‘INDIA TODAY’ stated that this will be Uttar Pradesh’s (State in India) third international cricket stadium after Kanpur and Lucknow. ‘INDIA TODAY’... » Read more

Michael Andlauer at Ottawa Senators helm

Article posted by Coliseum, October 5^th, 2023

The sale of the National Hockey League (NHL) team Ottawa Senators is finally official. ‘AP’ stated that the NHL announced recently that the transfer of the club to a group led by Michael Andlauer (Canadian businessman) has been unanimously approved by the league’s Board of Governors, and that... » Read more