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Champions League final to be moved as venue stripped of hosting privileges by UEFA | Football | Sport

UEFA are set to move the Champions League final to a new stadium after stripping the original venue of its hosting privileges. The iconic San Siro, which is shared by Italian rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan, was due to host European football’s showpiece event in 2027.

However, the stadium has been stripped of its hosting rights and will no longer serve as the venue for the match. It means UEFA will need to find a new arena which meets the requirements to host the Champions League final in three years’ time.

The governing body decided to move the fixture away from the San Siro after local authorities failed to guarantee that it would not be impacted by planned refurbishment works.

A statement read: “Municipality of Milano could not guarantee that the San Siro stadium and its surroundings…


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Detroit Lions to host second “Women in Football” game dedicated to celebrating women in the sport

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions announced today their Week 2 regular season game at Ford Field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Kickoff 1 PM) will be themed Women In Football presented by GEICO. This game marks the second installment of the initiative originally created by the Lions, following its NFL debut during the 2023 season to celebrate the countless ways in which women impact the game of football.

GEICO is partnering with teams and women creators throughout the NFL season who are making content that delivers a fresh perspective on the sport. This Sunday during pregame, at halftime, and throughout the game, the Lions will have programming that shows the team’s commitment to elevating women as players, coaches and leaders in football, and demonstrates how critical women…


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World's biggest football stadium almost double Arsenal's in stunning new pics – The Mirror


Plans are in full swing to ensure the 2030 World Cup is a game-changer, with a stadium that will outshine any other currently in existence.

Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay are set to share the hosting responsibilities for the world’s largest sporting event after the United States, Canada and Mexico take their turn in 2026. And organisers are pulling out all the stops to make a lasting impact, with plans for a new record-breaking venue.

This comes as the first images have been unveiled of the Grand Stade Hassan II, a colossal 115,000-seat stadium slated for construction just outside Casablanca, Morocco. Set to open its doors in 2028, this revolutionary site will be able to accommodate nearly double the number of spectators as Arsenal‘s Emirates Stadium, which…


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A year on from FIFA 2023 – what’s changed for women’s football?

Today marks one year since the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup Final, and the end of New Zealand and Australia’s shared hosting of the tournament.

Hosting FIFA, one of the biggest sporting events in the world, gave New Zealand new facilities, new development funds, and a global platform for their players.

Annalie Longo is the Women’s Development Manager for New Zealand Football talks to Emile Donovan about what has changed for the women’s game in New Zealand a year on from FIFA.

Hannah Wilkinson of New Zealand challenges Norway's Thea Bjelde. New Zealand Football Ferns v Norway, Group Stage-Group A match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday 20 July 2023. Mandatory credit: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz


Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz


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Lansingburgh football bridges the gap through hosting Troy pop warner practice – Troy Record

TROY, N.Y. — Over 100 players, ages 5-11, from the Troy Patriots Pop Warner program attended a practice hosted by the Lansingburgh High School football program on Tuesday night.

Run by the pop warner organization’s President, as well as head coach of the 11U team, Peter Allen, and alongside members of the upcoming Lansingburgh varsity and junior varsity football teams, the young Patriots went through stretches, drills, and other football workouts, alongside their gridiron role models.


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