Any grand stadium is a masterpiece of architecture that took a mind-boggling volume of money and labour to create. With fields of natural grass grown with tender loving care, complex retractable roofs, high-tech scoreboards and screens, VIP suites, sustainability elements, incredible sound systems, and all sorts of extra special touches, these stadiums are extravagant and […]
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What are the Latest Plans for Old Trafford?
For some, it is a shame to see a once-great football club like Manchester United struggling to compete at the top of the Premier League. For others, it is amusing to watch a club that had the same number of league titles and European Cups as Aston Villa before the arrival of Alex Ferguson return […]
The Top Five Football Stadiums in the Middle East
The Middle East is home to some of the most impressive football stadiums in the world. With that in mind, read on as we look at some of the best stadiums in the region, starting with one which gained worldwide recognition in 2022. Lusail Stadium – Qatar The Lusail Stadium in Qatar became the centre […]
Are In-Stadium Bookmakers A Thing Of The Past?
The link between football and the gambling industry is inescapable. There have been numerous seasons recently when more than half of the teams playing in the Premier League have had a betting company as their main shirt sponsor, with that figure being even higher in the Championship and so on. Even if a club isn’t […]
When Fine Margins Matter Sleep Is Just As Important For Football Players As Training
In the world of professional football, there are all sorts of marginal gains that a club can try to take advantage of. As much as dinosaurs like Richard Keys and Andy Gray might not like to admit it, everything from a set-piece specialist to a throw-in coach can help to make the difference in a […]
Would Newcastle’s Stadium Redevelopment Take Them To The Next Level?
They’re arguably one of the biggest football clubs in England, with a rich history – especially in the Premier League era, while they have their fair share of icons, such as local legend, Alan Shearer who have gone down in history in English football. Newcastle United is a club over the last couple of years, […]