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AC Milan Buy Land For New Stadium Away From San Siro

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2 years ago

February 9, 2024

AC Milan took a further step in a move away from the iconic San Siro with the purchase of land to build a new stadium, a source close to the matter confirmed on Friday.

The northern Italian giants currently share the San Siro Stadium to the north-west of the city with rivals Inter Milan.

AC Milan have now acquired a 256,000 square metre plot in the San Donato municipality to the south-east of the city, 15 kilometres from the San Siro.

According to the Italian press, talks between the municipality of San Donato and local residents will enter a decisive phase next week with a view to a possible building permit being issued.

Last September, AC Milan announced that it had set its sights on San Donato for a 70,000-seater stadium, without specifying the possible date of its inauguration.

San Siro, whose official name is the Giuseppe-Meazza Stadium, is an iconic 80,000-seater structure built in 1926, but which no longer meets the needs of clubs despite its modernisation for the 1990 World Cup.

Both clubs initially wanted to knock down the San Siro and build a new stadium adjacent that they would share with an area dedicated to sports, entertainment, and shopping.

But this joint project was abandoned after officials deemed the city-owned San Siro to be of “cultural interest”.

In 2026, San Siro will host the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics.

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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2 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”