Four nations as UEFA neutral venue hubs

UEFA neutral venues Aug 2020

European football’s governing body – Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) – has said that Poland, Hungary, Greece and Cyprus could be used as neutral venue hubs for its matches. UEFA will later this month review its stance on holding games behind closed doors. The above scenario... » Read more

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Katz Group’s ‘TheDome’ dream hit Fraport wall

Frankfurt Fraport is looking for investors

Canada’s Katz Group’s dream of building one of Europe’s largest multifunctional arenas next to one of the continent’s busiest airports in the German City of Frankfurt remains to be realized with Fraport AG extending its expression of interest survey deadline for building the arena from... » Read more

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Paris 2024 chief’s out-of-the-box ideas

Paris 2024 opening ceremony not in Stade de France

On the night of September 5th, during the Paralympic handover ceremony in Tokyo (Japan), Tony Estanguet could be seen bounding on to a stage in Paris (France) in a black polo shirt and stonewash jeans. Bustling with energy and wearing a big smile, like a radio DJ or Club 18-30 rep, he geed up a... » Read more

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Saudi Arabia stadia doll-up for 2027 AFC show

Stadium for Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia are confirmed

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee have announced that the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 will take place from January 7th-February 5th, 2027 – commencing on January 7th two years from now. The venues in the Kingdom are being readied for the... » Read more

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Construction JV to spearhead Seattle Arena renovation

Skanska-AECOM Hunt

OVG-Seattle and NHL Seattle recently named Skanska-Hunt, a joint venture between Skanska and AECOM Hunt, as general contractor for the redevelopment of the Seattle Center Arena, AECOM announced in a press release. Together the project team is set to begin construction on the largest private... » Read more

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Aston Villa to start revamp work behind north end

Aston Villa to start revamp work behind north end

Aston Villa – the English professional football club based in Birmingham, England – has been given the go-ahead to pull down major current buildings behind the north stand at Villa Park. New superstore, museum and hotel will spring up in Birmingham. As of now, it’s a vast asphalt parking site... » Read more

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UFC Fight Island™ success exults Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi safe event concept

Abu Dhabi successfully staging Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Island™ in July this year has brought to the fore the fact that the Emirates can hold safely large-scale events. UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, with more than 318 million fans and 102... » Read more

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