Category: News

Wembley crowd to swell to almost 40,000

Article posted by Coliseum, June 16^th, 2021

The capacity at Wembley Stadium (London) will increase to at least 40,000 as the European Championship progresses after the British Government decided on Monday to further ease COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks. ‘ESPN’ stated that the number of onlookers will be increased from the... » Read more

The Reds Anfield Road Stand capacity to grow

Article posted by Coliseum, June 16^th, 2021

Plans for the proposed redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand (UK) were given the go-ahead by Liverpool City Council’s Planning committee on Monday. ‘Liverpool FC’ stated that the redevelopment, which was given nod from the City’s Planning Committee, will increase the facility’s capacity... » Read more

Tech leg-up to Edgbaston pilot with huge fans

Article posted by Coliseum, June 16^th, 2021

The combination of lateral flow testing, medical consent forms and electronic ticketing allowed 60,000 fans to gather at the Edgbaston Stadium (UK) from June 10th to enjoy the LV= Insurance test match between England and New Zealand. The ‘Warwickshire County Cricket Club’ stated that as part of... » Read more

‘The Hammers’-HEINEKEN say ‘cheers!’ again

Article posted by Coliseum, June 16^th, 2021

The Premier League team West Ham United F.C. recently renewed its sponsorship agreement with beer manufacturer Heineken, continuing cooperation to “enhance the matchday experience for supporters”. The UK’s leading pub, cider and beer company, HEINEKEN, became the Official Beer Partner of the... » Read more

‘The Reds’ hope for venue revamp green light

Article posted by Coliseum, June 16^th, 2021

The English Championship football club Nottingham Forest (UK) have recently submitted a revised planning application for the redevelopment of its residence – the City Ground. The ‘Nottingham Post’ stated that the revised application has been sent to the Rushcliffe Borough Council and a... » Read more

Sharks to add teeth with crypto embrace

Article posted by Coliseum, June 15^th, 2021

The San Jose Sharks (US) will become the first National Hockey League (NHL) team to accept cryptocurrency payments, thus getting on the bandwagon of other pro sports teams from the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) in embracing digital currency. The ‘New York... » Read more

Stade de France emerge as ‘vaccinodrome’

Article posted by Coliseum, June 15^th, 2021

France’s largest stadium, the Stade de France, opened on April 6th, 2021 as its largest COVID-19 vaccination center. Since then, 30,000 people per week have been vaccinated. The stadium has been turned into a ‘vaccinodrome’. The ‘Stade de France’ stated that the playing field is being... » Read more