Debt-struck Barça rent out pitch

Camp Nou rented out to hobby soccer players

Deep in debt (1.35 billion euros) LaLiga club FC Barcelona (Spain) have offered fans the chance to play at their residence – Camp Nou – in lieu of a fee as the Catalan club looks for ways to get out of its dire financial situation. Running between June 6th to June 11th, fans can pay... » Read more

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Leeds United F.C. change of guard

49ers Enterprises purchased Leeds United

The Championship club Leeds United F.C. (UK) are on course to be under a new, North American ownership after the 49ers Enterprises agreed to a full takeover of the club on June 9th. ‘The Guardian’ stated that in buying out Andrea Radrizzani, the Chairperson of Leeds United, the United... » Read more

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Australia, New Zealand back in rugby showcase

Rugby League World Cup new dates announced

The Rugby League World Cup is set to take place in 2022 after Australia and New Zealand signed participation agreements. The ‘YorkshireLive’ stated that the two nations withdrew from this year’s proposed event, forcing the tournament to be pushed back 12 months. The Rugby League World Cup is... » Read more

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HOK-designed venue homage to Colombia heritage

HOK to develop Primavera Arena in Colombia

The American architecture firm HOK has unveiled the design of the Primavera Arena in Sabaneta (Municipality in Colombia), which is part of the Medellín metropolitan area. The 55,000-sq-m (592,000-sq-ft) multipurpose arena will have a 16,000-seat capacity. ‘HOK’ stated that the arena is a... » Read more

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Singapore ease sports venue attendance curbs

Events should re-open in Singapore

Singapore has hit a vaccination milestone with 70 percent of its adult population vaccinated against COVID-19. The ‘Australasian Leisure Management’ stated that as a result, the Singapore Government has now eased some of its restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals. Explaining the move,... » Read more

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Mixed-use part of ‘Sixers’ planned arena

Philadelphia 76ers arena update August 2023

The National Basketball Association (NBA) team Philadelphia 76ers released more renderings of the proposed Center City Philadelphia Arena (US) recently, as the City and the team leadership await the results of three ‘Sixers’-funded impact studies. ‘cbsnews.com’ stated that a news release... » Read more

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Hillsborough Stadium crowd movement review

Hillsborough Stadium safety review

A review at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England (UK) over concerns about crowd movements has concluded, stating that all aspects of safety at the stadium complied fully with the club’s Safety Certificate, and minor recommendations were made relating to the overall matchday... » Read more

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