Stadiums

Arturo Vidal Has Name Removed From Stadium In Chile Amid Feud With Local Government

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal's name has been removed from a stadium in the community where he was born by local officials, prompting an angry response from the player.

The mayor in San Joaquin, a community in greater Santiago, said they took the decision to remove Vidal’s name due to a “misunderstanding” that the combative midfielder had helped fund its construction.

Vidal, however, said he asked for his name to be removed amid a dispute over access for young players.

Aficionados Porfiados Dejan Al Tri Sin Público En Los Dos Próximos Partidos De Local

El implacable mazo de la FIFA vuelve a caer sobre la selección mexicana. La nueva sanción del organismo sobre el Tri incluye una suculenta multa de 100 mil francos suizos (cerca de 100 mil dólares) y dos partidos de local sin público en las tribunas.

No hay que ser genio para saber la causa del castigo, pero por si vienes llegando de Urano, entérate que es por el infame grito homófobo "¡eeeh, puto!" que resuena en las gradas cada vez que el Tri masculino juega en casa.

First Ever NWSL Specific Stadium Set To Be Built In Kansas City

The first soccer stadium built for a National Women's Soccer League team will be constructed in Kansas City, Mo., the club announced Tuesday.

The owners of the future home of Kansas City NWSL will finance the estimated $70 million stadium, which will be built along the Berkley Riverfront in the city, near the Missouri River.

Five Of The Spookiest Tifos To Get You In The Mood For Halloween

Coming from the Italian word typhu, meaning fever, tifo now refers to "passionate support for a sports team," as sports fandom often consumes the body much like a sickness. 

England Handed Two-Match Stadium Ban For Fan Behavior At Wembley

England have been ordered to play their next two home games in UEFA competition without supporters present after disturbances during their Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley in July, European soccer's governing body said in a statement on Monday.

The ban on fans attending the second game has been suspended for a probationary period of two years, while the English FA has been fined 100,000 euros ($116,000), UEFA added.

Reguilón Y Dier Sacan Aplausos Por Ayudar A Salvar La Vida De Un Fan Que Sufría Un Paro Cardíaco

Newcastle cayó 2-3 ante Tottenham, en su primer partido bajo propiedad de un consorcio de capital árabe. Sin embargo, la derrota pasó a tercer plano ante los momentos de tensión que se vivieron en las tribunas de St. James Park, luego de que un aficionado local sufriera una emergencia cardíaca en los minutos finales del primer tiempo.

La situación fue alertada por el lateral del Tottenham, Sergio Reguilón, quien rápidamente corrió hasta el árbitro del partido, Andrew Marriner, para pedir ayuda.

Stand Collapses During Post-Match Celebrations In Netherlands

After recording a 1-0 away win over NEC to climb to sixth in the Eredivisie table, Vitesse players went over to celebrate with their traveling contingent at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, Netherlands. 

Bouncing in unison, a segment at the bottom of the stand suddenly collapsed in the center, sending supporters tumbling toward the rift while players watched on in horror. 

Medical Emergency In Stands Halts Play Between Newcastle And Tottenham

Newcastle United’s first match since the sale of the club to a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium was brought to a halt in the 41st minute after players, referee and medical teams quickly responded to an emergency in the stands at St. James’ Park.

Callum Wilson had given Newcastle a second-minute lead, only for Tanguy Ndombele and Harry Kane to reply for Tottenham by the 22nd. 

In the 41st, it became apparent that something was wrong when Spurs defender Sergio Reguilón could be seen trying to get referee Andre Marriner’s attention.    

¡Qué Perrón! El Estadio Del Querétaro Habilitará Un Espacio Para Mascotas En Sus Tribunas

La imagen de un animal interrumpiendo un partido es una postal que hemos visto infinitas veces en los campos de fútbol alrededor del mundo. Sin embargo, es menos común verlos en las tribunas. Y eso es algo que los Gallos Blancos de Querétaro están dispuestos a cambiar ahora mismo.

De hecho, el equipo mexicano junto a Mars Pet Nutrition -la compañía que controla a Pedigree, uno de los sponsors comerciales del club- habilitó una zona en las gradas del Estadio La Corregidora dedicada especialmente a los canes. 

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