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Flamengo ‘phew! moment’ over new venue plans

Article posted by Coliseum, September 9^th, 2024

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A team CR Flamengo is almost having the last laugh when it comes to building its own home venue as the financial services group Caixa Econômica Federal has agreed not to proceed with legal action over the sale of the Gasômetro site. The top-flight plans to open... » Read more

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Ratcliffe ready to speed up Old Trafford rejig

Article posted by Coliseum, October 19^th, 2023

The British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to accelerate plans to boost Old Trafford’s (Stretford, England, UK) capacity to 90,000 if his offer for a 25 percent stake in the Premier League team Manchester United F.C. is accepted. ‘Mirror’ stated that Ratcliffe emerged as the sole... » Read more

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Co-op Live April opening with Peter Kay act

Article posted by Coliseum, February 26^th, 2024

The Oak View Group’s (OVG’s) Co-op Live, the United Kingdom’s largest live entertainment arena, has announced that comedian Peter Kay will open the Manchester venue in April. ‘Access All Areas’ stated that Kay, who is from Greater Manchester, will perform at the 23,500-seat arena on April... » Read more

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Rainer Schüler joins Dortmund venue top brass

Article posted by Coliseum, January 28^th, 2025

Rainer Schüler has taken over the role of the new Division Manager of the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund, Germany, since January 1st, 2025. ‘WESTFALENHALLEN UNTERNEHMENSGRUPPE’ stated that the event and venue management ace will be a part of the strategic decision-making team and will look into... » Read more

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Blackhouse boost to Swansea Building Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, June 3^rd, 2025

Following a successful recruitment process the Swansea Building Society Arena (Swansea, Wales, UK) recently announced that Matt Blackhouse has been appointed as the arena’s new Venue Director and will assume the position from June 2nd, 2025. ‘event industry news’ stated that Blackhouse brings... » Read more

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Hurricane Milton rip to shreds ‘The Trop’ roof

Article posted by Coliseum, October 11^th, 2024

The Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida (US), the home of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays, was badly damaged on the night of October 9th as Hurricane Milton slammed the region. ‘CBS NEWS’ stated that a video posted and aerial photos of the stadium show that the fabric... » Read more

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Watchdog for English football on the anvil

Article posted by Coliseum, November 14^th, 2023

The UK Government is to put a football governance Bill before the Parliament in the coming year, confirming the legislation that will create an independent regulator for the game. ‘The Guardian’ stated that announced as part of the King’s speech recently, the news effectively guarantees the... » Read more

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