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Sporting Charleroi secures building permission

The Belgian professional football club Royal Charleroi S.C. has got the go-ahead to build their new home venue – the ZebrArena in Hainaut, Belgium. ‘Mariotti & Associés’ stated that the complex will be built at Marchienne-au-Pont (a town in the Walloon region of Belgium) on an... » Read more

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‘The Hammers’ gung-ho over capacity rise nod

London Stadium capacity increase receives planning permission

The Premier League team West Ham United (UK) is on cloud nine following planning permission being granted to increase the matchday capacity at its residence – London Stadium – to 62,500. The ‘West Ham United’ stated that with an extra 2,500 seats to be released once the safety... » Read more

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Quake damage assessment of Tokyo 2020 venues

Tokyo venues assessed after earthquake

Tokyo 2020 Olympic venues are to be assessed for damage following an earthquake off the eastern coast of Japan. A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on the night of February 13th. More than 120 people have been reported injured. Japan’s Meteorological Agency believes this was an... » Read more

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Live Nation to jazz up Lisbon MEO Arena

Live Nation taking control of Portugal's MEO Arena

Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, has announced that it will acquire a majority stake in Lisbon’s (Portugal) MEO Arena. ‘LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT’ stated that this marks a major investment in Portugal by Live Nation highlighting its commitment to enhancing the... » Read more

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Striking Suoyuwan Stadium in shimmering glory

China stadium construction in Dalian well underway

A spectacular 63,000-capacity stadium – the Suoyuwan Stadium (China) – is all set to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2023. The ‘BDP’ stated that a modern home for the Chinese professional football club Dalian Pro FC and venue for the Asian Cup 2023 is located on the Northern edge of... » Read more

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Florida youth-to-pro USL expansion franchise

USL expanding to Jacksonville in 2025

The United Soccer League (USL) announced on August 30th that JAXUSL, a Jacksonville (Florida, US)-based group of investors and executives, has acquired the rights to a USL Championship expansion franchise with the intent of beginning play in 2025. The new club will be the first in Northeast Florida... » Read more

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Few Sydney stadia to allow more onlookers

Sydney Sports Venue Operator

Come October 1st, and major sporting fixtures in selected Sydney stadia can increase crowds from 25 percent to 50 percent capacity, which means a maximum of 40,000 spectators. An announcement in this regard has been made by the New South Wales (NSW) Government. The decision is based on updated... » Read more

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