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UEFA Euro 2020 host Cities sing Čeferin tune

EURO 2021 update April 2021

Pursuant to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin recently asking all Euro 2020 host Cities to “allow fans into grounds or risk being dropped”, all 12 host cities at Euro 2020 indicated to UEFA on April 5th, 2021 that they will accommodate at least some fans at the tournament in the summer, ahead... » Read more


‘The Benz’ at the vanguard of sustainability

Mercedes Benz Stadium king of sustainability

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium (US) has earned the tag of the ‘Most Sustainable Sports Venue in the World’. ‘Mercedes-Benz Stadium’ stated that it is the first professional sports stadium to achieve LEED Platinum in the United States. The 71,000-capacity Mercedes-Benz Stadium, also known as... » Read more


NBA, NHL teams a safe ‘bet’ for Betway

Betway signs deals with major US sports teams

Globally known online betting and gaming brand Betway has announced partnerships with six of the most reputed and successful National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Hockey League (NHL) teams in the United States. ‘betway insider’ stated that the deal struck will see five NBA... » Read more


No more false dawn for ‘Glen’ fans?

Northern Ireland Belfast Glentoran FC new stadium

Football Club Glentoran F.C. owner Ali Pour and the Northern Ireland (NI) Executive are expected to collaborate to fund the long-awaited redevelopment of the club’s Oval stadium in a plan that could cost up to £10 million. ‘Belfast Telegraph’ stated that if designs of the new Oval come to... » Read more


China Asian Games venues’ work catches pace

China Hangzhou aquatic center to be completed soon

One of the main venues for the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China, in September 2022 is nearing completion. ‘Hangzhou 2022’ stated that the newly built aquatics center which is almost ready – Asian Games Natatorium – is located in the heart of Olympic Park – the... » Read more


COVID-hit UK sports bodies get fiscal aid

EFL and Rugby clubs receive funding

The English Football League (EFL) recently agreed to a new £117.5m (€137.7m/$161.7m) funding package from MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife Inc., to support Championship Clubs in meeting Pay As You Earn (PAYE) liabilities. This is an initiative... » Read more


Qatar Ras Abu Aboud Stadium coming to life

Qatar Ras Abu Aboud stadium coming to life

The Ras Abu Aboud Stadium is under construction in Doha, Qatar. The football stadium is being built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ and the chic arena – which is high on the sustainability quotient – is 7km from the Doha City Center. ‘The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy’... » Read more


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