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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Graves, stables, and farms: The strangest stories of the World Cup 2026 stadiums

The stadiums set to host the 2026 World Cup matches have peculiar stories and unique characteristics.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Excellent Playing Fields in the Super League Stadiums

The playing fields of Greece's Super League have maintained and even improved their quality despite adverse weather conditions, according to league organizers.

Feb 25 • 17:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Packed stadiums, sold-out mascots. The Italian Olympics made hundreds of millions of euros

The article discusses the financial success of the Italian Olympic Games, highlighting full stadiums and sold-out merchandise.

Feb 24 • 19:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Italy Tamed the Madness of Its Stands in the 1970s?

In the mid-1970s, Italian authorities implemented the unprecedented use of police dogs in stadiums to combat rising violence during football matches.

Feb 24 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Two AEK fans banned from stadiums for two years

Two identified fans of AEK have been banned from entry to sports facilities for two years due to violent behavior during a match.

Feb 24 • 15:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Fifa will build football stadiums in Gaza

Fifa has announced plans to build a national football stadium in Gaza as part of a collaboration with President Donald Trump's peace council.

Feb 20 • 03:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Infantino expects record audience presence at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino anticipates full stadiums for the 2026 World Cup, despite the availability of tickets ahead of the tournament.

Feb 18 • 19:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Montreal repaid the Olympics for thirty years, stadiums in Greece have fallen into disrepair. Why aren't countries eager to host the Olympic Games anymore?

Increasing financial and ecological risks have led to a decline in global interest in hosting the Olympic Games, as reflected in the sentiments of residents in Cortina d'Ampezzo amid ongoing preparations for the winter Olympics.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mexican military mobilizes to protect World Cup stadiums from drug cartel drones

The Mexican army is preparing to counter potential threats from unauthorized drones at World Cup stadiums this summer.

Feb 18 • 08:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Violence in stadiums, a problem that keeps red flags in Mexico a few months before the World Cup

The issue of violence in Mexican football stadiums continues to escalate despite previous prohibitions, posing a threat to safety ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Feb 18 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Stadium Hunter' Turns Hobby into Profession with 126 Visits to Football Fields

Luca Occhialini, a journalist and digital influencer, has turned his passion for visiting football stadiums into a profession, having visited 126 stadiums across 13 Brazilian states and 16 countries.

Feb 14 • 17:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

English supporter banned from stadiums after shocking incident

An English Sunderland supporter has been banned from all stadiums in England and Wales for four years after sending a racist message to Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo.

Feb 14 • 04:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Pyramids criticizes the quality of stadiums for the team's matches in the Egyptian league

Pyramids FC's sports director Hani Said expresses strong frustration over the poor condition of the stadiums where his team plays in the Egyptian league, highlighting a lack of fair competition.

Feb 12 • 04:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Named and shamed, the football fan banned from every ground in the country

A Sunderland fan was banned from all football stadiums in the UK for sending a racist message to Luton Town FC player Elijah Adebayo after a match in 2024.

Feb 11 • 11:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After clashes in Fortaleza, organized fan groups are banned from entering stadiums

Following violent clashes among fans in Fortaleza, the Ceará Public Ministry has suspended four organized fan groups from attending five games.

Feb 11 • 09:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stadiums, highways, and airports? Trump's obsession with his own name must stop

The article discusses President Trump's attempts to rename public spaces after himself, revealing a trend of personal power undermining institutional legacy.

Feb 10 • 15:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Confused the… Stadiums and Names – Outrage from Raisport Journalists Against Their Director

Rai sport journalists are planning strikes following the Winter Olympics in response to poor management by their director, Paolo Petrecca, which they claim has harmed viewers and the quality of sports coverage.

Feb 10 • 15:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

How Barcelona star Lamine Yamal spends his day away from the hustle and bustle of the stadiums?

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal shares insights into his daily routine away from football, emphasizing the importance of enjoying life outside the sport and expressing excitement for his first World Cup appearance with Spain.

Feb 10 • 14:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

BTS would fill 46 GNP Stadiums: Ticketmaster claims that the virtual queue went from CDMX to the US border

BTS's upcoming concerts in Mexico have sparked significant discussion and frustration among fans regarding ticket sales, as Ticketmaster reported an overwhelming demand.

Feb 10 • 01:27 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Italian Stadiums on a Decline. The Authority: Deteriorating Facilities, Opacity in Public Management

The Italian Antitrust Authority criticizes the state of Italy's stadiums, highlighting poor conditions and a lack of transparency in management, which hampers effective consumer experience and compares unfavorably to UK facilities.

Feb 9 • 23:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Between Closed Stadiums and Spoliated Fields, the Infrastructure Crisis Threatens Congolese Football

The Congolese football scene is in crisis due to closed stadiums and the confiscation of municipal playing fields, leading to urgent calls for policy action.

Feb 9 • 15:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Stadiums vs. Hospitals. The Quickly Forgotten Revolt of Generation Z in Morocco

Protests in Morocco, ignited by public health inequalities, were notably driven by the Gen Z group known as 212.

Feb 8 • 07:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Vukovar can play home games at two stadiums this spring?

Vukovar is set to play its home games this spring at two different stadiums in the SuperSport HNL due to ongoing issues with their current venue.

Feb 7 • 11:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Qatar, after the World Cup: with empty stadiums and full museums, seeks to be the new mecca of luxury art

Qatar is transitioning from hosting major sporting events to becoming a hub for luxury art, highlighted by the first local edition of Art Basel.

Feb 4 • 17:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Facial recognition is ready at almost all Superliga stadiums

All but one of the Superliga clubs in Denmark have implemented facial recognition technology at their stadiums to combat football violence ahead of the spring season.

Feb 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

UK sports fans crave 'glitz and glamour' of US stadium experience

A recent poll shows that UK sports fans desire the entertainment elements typical of US stadiums, including half-time shows, cheerleaders, and celebrity appearances.

Feb 3 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Control in stadiums exposed to criticism after photo and video of incidents at the Yellow Night of Barcelona SC

Incidents during Barcelona SC's Yellow Night have sparked criticism regarding security measures at stadium events after a photo of a gun alongside a liquor bottle surfaced on social media.

Feb 2 • 20:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

We learned what is happening regarding Vukovar's move to Gradski vrt

HNK Vukovar 1991 is set to move to Gradski vrt after a new licensing regulation allows clubs to use stadiums up to 50 kilometers from their headquarters.

Jan 16 • 09:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Vukovar Leaves the Stadium in Vinkovci. Here's When It Could Debut in a New City

The Croatian football club HNK Vukovar 1991 is planning to move to a new stadium following new licensing regulations that allow clubs to register stadiums up to 50 kilometers away from their home base.

Jan 16 • 09:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Worst Football Stadium Investments in History

The article discusses various football stadiums around the world that have become financial burdens due to poor planning and political pressures, highlighting their exorbitant construction costs and ongoing financial issues.

Jan 16 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Million-dollar investments for an Africa Cup in Morocco, entertaining Generation Z, but ignoring their demands

The sports event, funded with over 880 million euros for stadiums and FIFA-standard adaptations, comes three months after protests that challenged the Government.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

3:1 in Cologne: Bayern Struggle Through the Fog of Horror

Bayern Munich faced a challenging atmosphere in their match against a backdrop of smoke from flares set off by fans in Cologne, highlighting the ongoing issue of pyrotechnics in stadiums.

Jan 14 • 21:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco Dreams of Repeating the "Sousse Scenario" Against Nigeria in the African Cup Semi-Final

Morocco continues to pursue its dream of winning a second African Cup of Nations title as it faces Nigeria in the semi-finals hosted in its own stadiums.

Jan 13 • 08:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco investigates 128 people and reports 152 violations at the African Cup of Nations stadiums

The Moroccan public prosecutor's office is investigating 128 individuals of various nationalities linked to 152 legal violations during the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations 2025, which runs until January 18.

Jan 8 • 19:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

French Traveler Recalls His Amazing Experience at the Africa Cup in Morocco

A French traveler shares his thrilling experience attending the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting his interactions and accommodations with local citizens while visiting various stadiums.

Jan 8 • 16:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Ambassadors of Smiles.. How Volunteers Turned Moroccan Stadiums into Humanitarian Spaces?

The article discusses how volunteers in Morocco transformed stadiums into spaces of humanity amid the AFCON tournament, focusing on the actions of a young woman named Alaa.

Jan 8 • 15:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

2026 FIFA World Cup: An Overview of All WM Venues and Stadiums

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams and taking place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will set records with 16 stadiums hosting matches, marking the first time the tournament is held in three countries.

Jan 8 • 10:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Notre Dame or Cats, the theater is more rock. And also the stadiums prepare for the big ones

The article discusses upcoming musical performances and events in Milan for 2026, highlighting a variety of shows for audiences to enjoy.

Jan 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Sports News Filter: Counting Stadiums and the Victory over Canada Seems Like a Miracle. How is it Possible That Czechs Can Do It?

The latest Sports News Filter discusses Slovakia and Czech Republic's performance in the U20 Ice Hockey World Championship, unexplained gender battles, and Pavol Regenda's position in the NHL.

Jan 5 • 11:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

The Closest Derby in Football History Was Played, Only 44 Meters Between These Two Stadiums

Defending champions PSG hosted Paris FC in a historic match, winning 2-1 in the closest derby ever, with only 44 meters separating the two stadiums in the French capital.

Jan 5 • 06:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Yassine Cheuko: The bodyguard of Lionel Messi who was banned from MLS stadiums

Yassine Cheuko, a former martial artist who grew up in a poor neighborhood of Paris, serves as Lionel Messi's bodyguard but has been banned from MLS stadiums.

Jan 4 • 20:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

World Cup in the USA: FIFA says the 117-meter long name must be covered up

During the World Cup, FIFA has mandated that stadiums in the USA must remove sponsor names, which is likely to cause confusion with some new designations.

Jan 3 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Mark Fenwick: "We seek a gender architecture in football stadiums"

Architect Mark Fenwick discusses the innovative designs of stadiums for the Qatar 2022 World Cup aimed at accommodating a greater female presence, especially in women's football.

Jan 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Gvardiol and Guardiola at the sensation. Here’s where to watch the Premier League on New Year’s Day

On New Year's Day, the Premier League features matches in a unique atmosphere, with fans filling stadiums across England, creating a festive ambiance that energizes players.

Jan 1 • 10:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Croatia is far ahead of Serbia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, this trend is incredible

The article discusses the impressive average attendance at Croatian football matches, highlighting Poljud's record of 23,723 viewers per match for Hajduk and other stadiums' attendance figures.

Dec 31 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD: The Double Role of Ruben Rupp

Ruben Rupp is portrayed as a diligent member of parliament and a significant contributor to the AfD party, actively participating in debates on various issues including safety in football stadiums and digital legislation.

Dec 30 • 12:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Poljud is the Most Visited Stadium in the Balkans This Half-Season, Here are Maksimir, Rujevica, Opus Arena...

The Poljud stadium in Split has attracted the most fans in the Balkans during the first half of the season, particularly with Hajduk's impressive attendance figures as reported by the Instagram page 'Stadia and Arenas'.

Dec 29 • 16:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Bellerin: My LGBTIQ+ friends are afraid to come to matches when I invite them

Spanish footballer Hector Bellerin highlights the lack of diversity in football and the unwelcoming atmosphere for the LGBT+ community in stadiums during an interview.

Dec 28 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

CAN 2025: black market, scams, "Fan ID"... Why some matches are played in almost empty stadiums

The CAF African Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco has seen a significant number of matches played in front of sparse crowds due to issues such as black market ticket sales and scams.

Dec 27 • 14:01 UTC

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