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Stadiums and arenas


The battle of Maracanã

10 May 2013

The turmoil surrounding Brazil's former national stadium reflects the conflicts that characterise the country in the preparations for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics.[more]


Chamakiri, spokesman for the Indians, who were heavy-handedly removed by police from the dilapidated Indian Cultural Centre  they were occupying next to the Maracanã. Photo: Jens Sejer Andersen


Play the Game presents conference title and themes

12 February 2013

Play the Game and the Danish Institute for Sports Studies can now reveal the title and themes for this year’s Play the Game conference, taking place in Aarhus, Denmark from 28-31 October 2013.[more]




UEFA launches 'Euro for Europe'

07 December 2012

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UEFA European Championship, the tournament in 2020 will be spread over several major European cities. The decision is overall welcomed but fans fear the lack of cohesiveness.[more]


UEFA backs Platini's idea of a Euro 2020 hosted across Europe. Photo: UEFA president Platini speaking at the Council of Europe/Jacques Denier


Play the Game day revealed Brazilian appetite for more sports debate

30 October 2012

The debate was heated and the media repercussion remarkable when 85 speakers and participants met in São Paulo last week to discuss legacy of mega-events, lack of sports democracy, FIFA relations and the need for a national...[more]


Play the Game day in Brazil. Photo (c) Roberto Assem


World Cup and Olympics should make citizens active

30 October 2012

There was a loud call for a national Brazilian sports policy as well as for transparency in sport when Play the Game held a seminar in São Paulo last week.[more]


Ana Moser (right) speaking at the Play the Game day in Brazil. Photo (c) Roberto Assem


Brazilians fight for transparency in games

30 October 2012

New ways of networking and increased awareness against corruption in sport may become the most important legacies of Brazil’s hosting of the biggest mega-events in the next four years.[more]


Former member of the Brazilian Olympic Committee Alberto Murray speaking at the Play the Game day in Brazil. Photo (c) Roberto Assem


Brazilian stadium legacy may end up below international average

23 October 2012

The legacy of the 12 new or refurbished stadiums for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil will all fall below international average if nothing is done to strengthen the plans for their after-use.[more]


Estádio Nacional de Brasília. Photo: GlauberQueiroz/ME/Flickr


London legacy chief loses job over lack of anchor tenant for the Olympic Stadium

21 June 2012

Andrew Altman, the chief executive of the London Legacy Development Cooperation, will leave his job after the conclusion of the Olympic Games. He is thereby paying the price for failing to secure the future of the stadium. His...[more]


What will happen to London's Olympic Stadium? Photo: Stewart Cutler/Flickr


World Stadium Index looks at the stadium legacy for the Euro 2012

14 June 2012

Will the eight stadiums, four in Ukraine and four in Poland, built or renovated for the Euro 2012 be profitable in the long run, or will they end up as white elephants and be a financial burden for their owners and the community?...[more]


The National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland. Photo: Colourbox


Euro 2012 contractors declare bankruptcy

06 June 2012

Poland’s third largest construction company and one of the Euro 2012 contractors, PBG, and two of its subsidiaries declared bankruptcy this Monday because of liquidity problems stemming from infrastructure contracts and road work...[more]


Photo: Rrrodrigo/Flickr


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