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The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
World's biggest stadium with 115,000 capacity will NOT host World Cup final… despite being built for 2030 showpiece
WHAT will become the world's biggest stadium will NOT host the World Cup final, despite being built specifically for the tournament. The 2030 World Cup will mark the 100th anniversary of the first ever edition held back in 1930. Advertisement 6 The Grande Stade Hassan II is set to be the largest stadium in world football Credit: Populous 6 It will feature a stunning design with a record 115,000 capacity Credit: Populous 6 It could be completed as soon as 2027 Credit: SPA 6 However reports say it will not host the final Credit: SPA 6 Instead, that honour will go to Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium Credit: Getty For the most part, it will be hosted by three different countries: Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the stretch across two continents making it the first of its kind. And last year, the latter nation announced plans to build a The stadium will feature 32 stairways, botanical gardens and a 100-hectare sports and leisure district. Work on the project is already underway in the Benslimane province just east of Casablanca, with the build possibly being completed as soon as 2027 - ahead of initial 2028 estimates. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL However, Spanish publication Marca have suggested the bespoke stadium will not host the final. Instead, the report claims that honour will fall to Madrid's But an agreement has reportedly been reached between Fifa and Real Madrid over its use for the final. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK It's claimed Fifa have never hidden its desire to place the final of the World Cup at the Bernabeu stadium. Morocco will be the first-ever Northern African nation to host the World Cup, and were the first African nation to reach the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022. Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity 'germinating seed' King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World Cup An estimated £400million is set to be spent on building the state-of-the-art Grand Stade Hassan II and improving the surrounding infrastructure. Advertisement Each end has been crafted into a bowl shape to maximise the fan experience through the sights and sounds. Five tiers of hospitality are also being built into the stadium to host the rich and famous. Up to 12,000 ultra-luxurious boxes will be available to VIPs as well as a custom "royal box" for special guests. Outside of the ground, the bizarre yet unforgettable style of the stadium is set to provide a unique fan experience. Advertisement The inspiration comes from traditional Moroccan "Moussem tents", say designers, Populous. Concept pictures of the Grande Stade Hassan II show the structure is being made of giant aluminium sheets which appear to be slightly see through to allow for natural light. The tented roof also covers "an oasis of greenery" which is being added to the area and built into the stadium. Additional basketball and football pitches will also be available for fans inside the ground, according to previously released images. Advertisement 6
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
World's biggest stadium with 115,000 capacity will NOT host World Cup final… despite being built for 2030 showpiece
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHAT will become the world's biggest stadium will NOT host the World Cup final, despite being built specifically for the tournament. The 2030 World Cup will mark the 100th anniversary of the first ever edition held back in 1930. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 The Grande Stade Hassan II is set to be the largest stadium in world football Credit: Populous 6 It will feature a stunning design with a record 115,000 capacity Credit: Populous 6 It could be completed as soon as 2027 Credit: SPA 6 However reports say it will not host the final Credit: SPA 6 Instead, that honour will go to Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium Credit: Getty For the most part, it will be hosted by three different countries: Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the stretch across two continents making it the first of its kind. And last year, the latter nation announced plans to build a stunning 115,000-capacity stadium ready for sports' biggest event, known as the Grand Stade Hassan II. The stadium will feature 32 stairways, botanical gardens and a 100-hectare sports and leisure district. Work on the project is already underway in the Benslimane province just east of Casablanca, with the build possibly being completed as soon as 2027 - ahead of initial 2028 estimates. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BLOCK 'N WHITE ARMY Toon owners refusing to sell Isak to Liverpool even if he's tempted However, Spanish publication Marca have suggested the bespoke stadium will not host the final. Instead, the report claims that honour will fall to Madrid's Bernabeu stadium, which comparatively holds 85,000 fans. Real Madrid's stadium, Barcelona's Camp Nou and the Grand Stade Hassan II were said to all be under consideration for hosting rights. But an agreement has reportedly been reached between Fifa and Real Madrid over its use for the final. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK It's claimed Fifa have never hidden its desire to place the final of the World Cup at the Bernabeu stadium. Morocco will be the first-ever Northern African nation to host the World Cup, and were the first African nation to reach the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022. Saudi Arabia release new pictures of 92,000-capacity 'germinating seed' King Salman Stadium ahead of 2034 World Cup An estimated £400million is set to be spent on building the state-of-the-art Grand Stade Hassan II and improving the surrounding infrastructure. Each end has been crafted into a bowl shape to maximise the fan experience through the sights and sounds. Five tiers of hospitality are also being built into the stadium to host the rich and famous. Up to 12,000 ultra-luxurious boxes will be available to VIPs as well as a custom "royal box" for special guests. Outside of the ground, the bizarre yet unforgettable style of the stadium is set to provide a unique fan experience. The inspiration comes from traditional Moroccan "Moussem tents", say designers, Populous. Concept pictures of the Grande Stade Hassan II show the structure is being made of giant aluminium sheets which appear to be slightly see through to allow for natural light. The tented roof also covers "an oasis of greenery" which is being added to the area and built into the stadium. Additional basketball and football pitches will also be available for fans inside the ground, according to previously released images.
Business Insider
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Europe suffers from Egypt's panic buying as it records a new diesel-import high
Egypt is increasing diesel imports to new highs in July, as it races to secure adequate backup fuel for power generation in the face of increased energy demand. Egypt significantly increased diesel imports in July 2023 to meet rising energy demands. The country sourced diesel primarily from the Middle East and Russia, impacting European supplies. Egypt's diesel consumption aligns with reduced domestic natural gas production and summer energy needs. Egypt's unrestrained diesel purchase is said to be heavily influencing the global markets, notably in Europe, where supplies are becoming tighter. According to Bloomberg statistics from energy analytics firm Vortexa Ltd., Egypt imported more than 370,000 barrels of diesel and gasoil per day during the first 15 days of July. This is a 65% rise over the same period last year and 35% higher than June's intake, making it the biggest volume since at least 2016. As territorial hostilities prompted Israel to stop pipeline natural gas deliveries, Egypt has substantially boosted its imports of diesel in recent weeks. Diesel is used in power plants in the Northern African country. As a result, to alleviate summertime power shortages, diesel alongside fuel oil now serve as less expensive alternatives in Egypt, seeing as its domestic gas output has decreased dramatically and its infrastructure for importing LNG is still rather restricted. The diesel imports are primarily sourced from the Middle East and Russia, diverting supplies away from other traditional markets. According to Pamela Munger, senior market analyst at Vortexa, barrels are being diverted from northwest Europe to the Mediterranean, heightening competition and straining European diesel stockpiles. While preliminary estimates for the rest of July indicate that import levels may remain near current highs, Munger warned that shifting market dynamics and changes in shipping routes might still affect final delivery numbers. 'As we head toward the winter months, diesel could remain tight due to the seasonal refinery maintenance in September, however mitigated somewhat by the declining needs for power generation,' Munger stated. A report by Bloomberg highlights that the crack, or the price of diesel relative to crude oil, is significantly higher than its usual seasonal levels, which makes diesel refining margins in Europe unusually good.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
BRICS gets more powerful despite Trump's bloc ‘Dead' declaration Algeria
Algeria has officially joined the BRICS-backed New Development Bank (NDB), marking a major expansion of the bank's influence into North Africa and further accelerating the BRICS bloc's push to provide an alternative to Western-dominated financial institutions. The accession was finalized on May 22, 2025, with NDB President Dilma Rousseff congratulating Algeria and highlighting its vital role in both the Northern African and global economies. Watch for more
Int'l Business Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Judge Warns Trump Admin Against Deporting Migrants To Libya: 'Would Clearly Violate This Court's Order'
A federal judge is warning the Trump administration against deporting third-country migrants to Libya following reports about imminent flights to the war-torn country. Concretely, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston said such a move would violate a standing court order preventing people from being forcibly taken to countries where they could be hurt or killed. Responding to an emergency request from lawyers representing migrants, Murphy said he has already prevented the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from deporting people to third countries without the possibility of challenging the decision. "If there is any doubt — the Court sees none — the allegedly imminent removals, as reported by news agencies and as Plaintiffs seek to corroborate with class-member accounts and public information, would clearly violate this Court's Order," reads a passage of Murphy's ruling. President Donald Trump rejected any knowledge about deportation flights to the Northern African country, referring the matter to the DHS. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller did hint at such a decision, criticizing the ruling and saying "another judge puts himself in charge of the Pentagon." "This is a judicial coup," he added. The possibility of sending migrants to Libya made headlines on Wednesday after different outlets reported on the matter. Quoting officials familiar with the matter, CBS News detailed that deportations could have started as soon as this week. The Libyan provisional government, however, denied on Wednesday having reached an agreement with the Trump administration to receive third-country deportees. In a publication reported by NBC News, the country's Government of National Unity said it "categorically denies the existence of any agreement or coordination with it regarding the reception of any migrants deported from the United States." The body also pointed at "some parallel parties that are not subject to legitimacy" as potentially involved with the development. Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army, which controls the eastern half of the country and some enclaves in the west, also rejected the possibility, saying it would "violate the sovereignty of the homeland." The State Department has a Level 4 travel advisory for Libya, warning Americans not to travel there due to "crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict." The country is also transited by many migrants who try to reach Europe. Advocates and U.S. officials have received accounts of mistreatment and even torture in detention centers in the country. Originally published on Latin Times
