AC Milan and Inter Milan have abandoned plans to renovate the historic San Siro stadium and instead proposed building a new joint stadium in the same area. This decision comes after a five-year saga involving the clubs and local authorities, with the new stadium envisioned as a way to boost revenues and modernize their facilities.
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to construct a massive 92,000-capacity stadium in Riyadh, designed to host major international events. This move strengthens their bid to secure the 2034 World Cup, as they are currently the only nation to express interest in hosting the tournament.
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics was marred by a flag-hoisting mishap at the Trocadéro. The ceremony, the first to be held outside a stadium, saw IOC President Thomas Bach praise Paris and French President Emmanuel Macron declare the Games open.
The former Tsukiji Market site in Tokyo, which relocated to Toyosu in 2018, is undergoing a significant redevelopment. The 19-hectare area will be transformed into a bustling commercial district featuring a large stadium, hotel, office spaces, and conference and exhibition facilities. The first phase of the development is expected to open in 2029, with the entire project scheduled for completion in 2032.
Sam Mills, a dedicated football enthusiast, has visited over 200 stadiums worldwide, including non-league grounds across the UK. He believes the best stadium in the country is not in the Premier League and has set out on a mission to visit all non-league stadiums in the UK, with 130 ticked off his list so far.
