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AS Roma: "Building a new stadium at Tor di Valle is irresponsible" (F. Zaratti, Italian MP)

"The very idea of building a new stadium at Tor di Valle is irresponsible. The site is characterised by a high risk of landslides," said Filiberto Zaratti, member of the Italian Green Party, SEL (Sinistra e Libertà Ecologica), regarding the construction project of a stadium for AS Roma (Serie A…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 16886
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:41

Nations League: "European clubs do not oppose such a project" (ECA)

"The European clubs do not oppose such a project, as the number of international matches in the calendar remains unchanged. Once more details concerning the competition format are available, ECA will analyse the possible impact on club football," said the European Club Association on 27/03/2014…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16891
• Published on 31/03/14 at 16:15

AS Roma: a private 52,500-seat stadium inspired by the Colosseum for € 300m, to be delivered in 2016

AS Roma (Serie A) presented their private 52,500-seat stadium project, on 26/03/2014. The club hopes to be able to play in the venue, which will cost € 300m, at the beginning of the 2016-17 season. It will be located in the Tor di Valle district, south-west of the Italian capital. The club…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16752
• Published on 27/03/14 at 15:48

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich already champion of Germany with seven games remaining

FC Bayern Munich were crowned champion of Germany, following their victory (1-3) on the grounds of Hertha Berlin (Bundesliga, 27^th matchday) on 25/03/2014. The club (77 points) is 25 points ahead in the ranking, over Borussia Dortmund (2^nd, 52 points) with seven games remaining, meaning that they…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 16691
• Published on 26/03/14 at 19:00

England: The Football League rejects takeover of Leeds United by Massimo Cellino

The Football League rejected the attempted takeover of Leeds United (Championship, British 2^nd Division) by Italian businessman Massimo Cellino, convicted by the Italian courts for tax evasion, announced the organisation on 24/03/2014. "Having fully considered the matter, the board agreed…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 16686
• Published on 26/03/14 at 15:40

MLS: David Beckham presents a 35,000-seat stadium proposal for new Miami franchise

David Beckham presented a new 35,000-seat stadium proposal in Miami for the football franchise he owns, which will make their debut in MLS (Major League Soccer, North American Championship) in 2017, on 24/03/2014. The former English player, who finished his career in May 2013 at Paris SG…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16609
• Published on 25/03/14 at 15:10

Major League Soccer develops economically

Average attendance at Major League Soccer (USA) matches has grown strongly, increasing from 16,050 spectators in 2009 to 18,542 in 2013 — an increase of 15% in five seasons. The 2014 championship, which began with a match between Seattle Sounders FC and 2013 champion Sporting Kansas City (1-0…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17858
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:41

Attendance: 18,542 spectators per MLS game in 2013, an increase of 15% since 2009

The average attendance at Major League Soccer matches has increased by 15% in five years, from 16,050 spectators in 2009 to 18,542 in 2013. Seattle Sounders FC come in first in the North American franchise rankings by attendance, with an average of 44,038 spectators 2013 at CenturyLink Stadium…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 17715
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:40

Tickets: attending an MLS match cost on average €32.40 in 2013

The average price of a ticket to a Major League Soccer match was €32.40 in 2013. Ticket prices increased by 41% from 2011 (when the average was €19). The increase in ticket prices is partly due to the reduced capacity of MLS stadiums, which had an average of 29,200 seats in 2014. "Stadiums are a…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 17714
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:40

MLS franchises average 10,200 season-ticket holders for 2014

MLS franchises have, on average, 10,200 season-ticket holders for 2014. With 34,000 season-ticket holders, the Seattle Sounders franchise have the largest subscriber base in the league. That leaves a great deal of disparity with Chivas USA (Los Angeles), which have 2,500 season passes sold for…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 16674
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:39