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Luton gets planning permission to build new stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, February 12^th, 2019

Luton Town have been granted planning permission by the local council to build a new stadium. A meeting at Luton Town Council on January 16 saw permission granted, which comes some two and a half years after the application was initially lodged. The stadium will be in the Power Court area of the... » Read more

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Doha beats Barcelona and Eugene to win hosting rights for 2019 Athletics World Championships

Article posted by Coliseum, November 20^th, 2014

Qatar’s capital Doha was named host of the 2019 Athletics World Championships on Tuesday. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) announced Doha had beaten off Barcelona and Eugene, Oregon, for the event after missing out to London for the 2017 edition. “I am sure that... » Read more

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Six Flags plans fastest roller coaster rides in Saudi Arabia

Article posted by Coliseum, September 11^th, 2019

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has unveiled the much-anticipated masterplan for Qiddiya, the “Giga-Project” being constructed on the doorstep of Riyadh that will deliver on many of the goals of the Vision 2030, according to media reports. Qiddiya, will include twelve... » Read more

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City of Liverpool FC aims for a stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, February 4^th, 2019

In recent years, there has been a splurge in what are being described as ‘alternative football clubs’ across Europe. These clubs do not just focus on match results and money; on the contrary, they appear to be driven by community and social responsibility. With community schemes and... » Read more

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El Monumental revamp spin off of luxe stadia

Article posted by Coliseum, August 12^th, 2022

The Argentine professional sports club River Plate (Argentina) is continuing with the total transformation of its residence – the Mâs Monumental Stadium – with the goal of making it South America’s highest capacity stadium, capable of holding 81,000 spectators (57,722 seating and... » Read more

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Land deal gives (wings) to Canaries’ stadium expansion

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2019

The English top-flight soccer club – Norwich City – has purchased land around Carrow Road – the association football stadium in Norfolk, England. The expansion plan of the stadium has received a shot in the arm with the land purchase deal. It will also help to establish the Canaries (read... » Read more

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Helsinki Olympic Stadium to reopen doors

Article posted by Coliseum, August 21^st, 2020

The Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Finland will officially reopen on August 22nd following extensive refurbishment work. The rehabilitation work has consumed a reported €350m (£317m/$418m). The stadium, which hosted the summer Olympic Games in 1952, has been closed since 2016 for revamp work. A... » Read more

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