Stands & Society
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Raila Odinga International Stadium: Can Kenya Design National Identity?
Before Nairobi’s new national stadium has hosted its first great match, Kenya has already covered it…
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Houston Stadium and the shelter beside it
In 2026, supporters will walk into Houston Stadium for the World Cup. Many will come for…
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BMO Field Toronto and How Football Grew in a Multicultural City
BMO Field Toronto is one of the smallest stadiums at the 2026 World Cup, yet few…
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta and the making of a modern city
On matchdays, Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta looks like the kind of building a city wants the world…
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Estadio Martínez Valero Elche and the Man Behind the Name
Manuel Martínez Valero was the president of Elche CF during the club’s most successful era. Under…
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Ellis Park Stadium as symbol of apartheid
Ellis Park Stadium has long reflected how South Africa organised space, access and belonging. This story…
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Birds Nest Stadium Beijing as mirror of china’s growth
In the early 2000s Beijing prepared for an event meant to be seen everywhere. Streets were…
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Azadi Stadium Tehran Iran Freedom and Its Boundaries
Azadi Stadium is one of the largest football stadiums in the world and one shaped by…
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How often do you think about the roman empire?
This story begins in Rome and in Amsterdam and in the spaces where people gather. The…