Category: News

No more false dawn for ‘Glen’ fans?

Article posted by Coliseum, April 5^th, 2021

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

Article posted by Coliseum, April 5^th, 2021

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

Article posted by Coliseum, April 5^th, 2021

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

Article posted by Coliseum, April 2^nd, 2021

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

Marketing ace set to ‘charge’-up Thrill One

Article posted by Coliseum, April 2^nd, 2021

Thrill One Sports & Entertainment (US) – the world’s largest independent action sports organization uniting Nitro Circus, Street League Skateboarding (SLS), Nitro Rallycross and Thrill One Media, announced recently that experienced hand Steven Ziff from Los Angeles Chargers will take on... » Read more

Bruin-Quadrant to fuel TGI growth trajectory

Article posted by Coliseum, April 2^nd, 2021

Bruin Sports Capital (Bruin) (US) recently announced an agreement with Quadrant Private Equity (Quadrant) to become co-owner of global sports technology, media and marketing company TGI Sport (TGI) to further power the company’s global expansion, distribution and commercial growth. ‘Bruin... » Read more

GAA hope to seize Brexit opportunity

Article posted by Coliseum, April 2^nd, 2021

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is hoping that the aftermath of Brexit will open up windows of economic opportunity for its turf farm in North county Dublin (Ireland). Purchased in 2018, the turf farm which spreads over 60 acres of land has provided grass surfaces for Croke Park, which are... » Read more