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We probably need a domain for all the stadium poindexters to discuss grounds overseas. Redevelopments, lost arenas, and personal visits...
I'll kick it off with some pretty surprising news for me. So it turns out the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France, had a total facelift. They've pretty much transformed it from quaint and charismatic to a modern superstadium by increasing a bit of the capacity, refitting seats, and adding this cage-like roof to the thing.
I guess it's interesting how they've built around the ground, a bit like the Olympic Stadium over in Berlin. But they really tore the romanticism out of the place. I grew up with World Cup 98 on the PS One and kind of vowed as a kid to one day see the ground, and I planned to check it during the 2016 Euros. Looks like I never really will get to.
So, anyone else got any updates and upgrades they're interested in? Favourite forgotten pitches? Some photos and experiences from travels abroad?
I'll kick it off with some pretty surprising news for me. So it turns out the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France, had a total facelift. They've pretty much transformed it from quaint and charismatic to a modern superstadium by increasing a bit of the capacity, refitting seats, and adding this cage-like roof to the thing.
I guess it's interesting how they've built around the ground, a bit like the Olympic Stadium over in Berlin. But they really tore the romanticism out of the place. I grew up with World Cup 98 on the PS One and kind of vowed as a kid to one day see the ground, and I planned to check it during the 2016 Euros. Looks like I never really will get to.
So, anyone else got any updates and upgrades they're interested in? Favourite forgotten pitches? Some photos and experiences from travels abroad?