March 11 – Manchester United have officially unveiled plans to construct a 100,000-capacity, state-of-the-art stadium, which would replace their historic 115-year-old Old Trafford home.
The new ground will become the largest in the UK, surpassing Wembley, and serve as the centrepiece of a major regeneration project in the Trafford Wharfside area.
The decision follows Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s sweeping review of the club’s infrastructure since taking over in February 2024. While redeveloping Old Trafford was considered – with estimates suggesting a capacity increase to 87,000 – the club ultimately determined that a new build would allow for even greater expansion. Read more …
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