Category: News

UEFA boss mince-no-words Euro 2020 stance

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2021

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Aleksander Čeferin, while mincing no words, has said that the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 will not be played in empty stadia – “Host cities must allow fans into grounds or risk being dropped.” ‘Firstpost’ stated that the UEFA is... » Read more

Eredivisie-Belgian Pro League set to coalesce

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2021

Belgium’s top-flight Pro League soccer clubs have voted unanimously to support a proposed merger with the Dutch Eredivisie league. The proposed ‘BeNeLeague’, bringing together the Eredivisie and Pro League, has been under consideration since at least 2019 when the Belgian professional... » Read more

Fans in Amsterdam venue food for thought?

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2021

A maximum of 5,000 fans that have tested negative for COVID-19 will be able to grace the 2022 World Cup qualifier match between Netherlands and Latvia this month (March 27th) at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Netherlands. ‘Johan Cruijff ArenA’ stated that during the course of the match, a new study... » Read more

The ‘M’s’ give best shot to keep fans safe

Article posted by Coliseum, March 17^th, 2021

The Major League Baseball (MLB) team Seattle Mariners have received the go-ahead from the State of Washington and King County to play host to up to 9,000 fans per game at their digs T-Mobile Park (US) beginning with Opening Night on April 1st, 2021. A statement on the ‘Seattle Mariners’ website... » Read more

O2 Arena swear by clean electricity

Article posted by Coliseum, March 17^th, 2021

The O2 Arena (UK) will soon use a new breed of “vertical wind turbine” to generate its own clean electricity following a deal with a startup firm that claims its turbines will generate power even when the wind is not blowing. ‘The Guardian’ reported that the London landmark – once... » Read more

Brazil venue to be renamed after icon Pelé

Article posted by Coliseum, March 17^th, 2021

Brazil’s symbolic Maracanã Stadium gets a new name – ‘The Edson Arantes do Nascimento-Rei Pelé Stadium’ as a mark of respect to one of the world’s as well as the country’s greatest football legend Pelé. ‘ESPN’ reported that Rio de Janeiro State legislators approved the name... » Read more

It’s revellers’ day out at Ziggo Dome!

Article posted by Coliseum, March 17^th, 2021

Party animals were all putting their hair down and everybody was going wild with ecstasy – dancing, downing few pegs and cheering – at Ziggo Dome recently at the first legal dance event in the Netherlands in almost a year. The young brigade just wanted to have the fun of their lives as... » Read more