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Craig Nelson, Ben Ramsdale, Tasnim Chowdhury, Adwaidh Rajan & Karan Vinod. Edited by Murray Burnell.

  1. Here's a recap of Man Utd's new stadium plans

    It's been a busy Tuesday here as Manchester United announced their plans to build a new £2bn 100,000-seater stadium close to Old Trafford.

    Earlier in the day, we also looked at Ratcliffe's wide-ranging interview with BBC Sport, where he talked about:

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    Temporarily 'out of money' due to mistakes over recent years. Changes they're making now will rectify that. They're still the biggest club in the world and generate incredible amounts of cash. A new stadium increases that massively. So it's ultimately a huge investment and not an expense.

    Andrew

  3. 'A plan to generate significant revenue in future'

    Dan Plumley
    Sport finance expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This is a plan to generate significant revenue for the future and that's not just through Manchester United but the other things the new stadium that can do and deliver for the benefit of the club.

    Every club is trying to do or wants to do it but if you want to keep pace at the very top of the game, you almost have to do this.

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    I actually quite like the stadium, reminds me of Bayern Munich’s old stadium the Olympiastadion which looks great - although in hindsight somewhat like a Butlins too?

    Ewan

    I mean it rains a lot in Manchester, so having your stadium surrounded by a giant glass umbrella seems entirely appropriate

    Tom, Bristol

  5. What other non-sport venues has Foster worked on?

    Foster + Partners have also worked on non-sport venues all across the globe. Here are some of the famous buildings architected by Norman Foster.

    • 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) opened in 2004 is a commercial skyscraper in the heart of London's financial district.
    • Millennium Bridge built in 2000 is a bridge constructed for pedestrians across River Thames.
    • Apple Park, the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc. in California was designed by Foster.
    • Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt was a skyscraper built in 1997.
    The Gherkin seen between buildings surrounding it.Getty Images
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    Commerzbank Tower lit up late evening.Getty Images

  6. Man Utd new stadium: Best of social

    • Samuel Luckhurst on X: "New stadium would be visible from the Peak District"
    • Matthew McFadyen on X: "The most audacious thing from this new stadium project is the fact they're assuming we'll be 3-0 up at home."
    • JJ Bull: "FULL TIME: Man Utd 1 - 1 Ipswich"
    • Amos Murphy: "Old Trafford or Minehead Butlins?"
    • Domino's Pizza UK: "gonna be the best stadium in the Championship"
    • Miguel Delaney: "Quite a leap to “we were going bust by Christmas” to “new £1bn stadium” the very next morning."

  7. 'Targeting Man Utd staff seems very inconsistent from Ratcliffe'

    Kieran Maguire
    Football finance expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Manchester United have spent over £250m since Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrived over the last two transfer windows.

    They have spent a lot of money extending the contract of [former manager] Erik ten Hag and then sacking him and replacing him. They've spent a lot of money on [former sporting director] Dan Ashworth.

    You add up all the money, we are talking hundreds of millions of pounds.

    So his targeting of the backroom staff and smaller issues does seem very inconsistent with what he is trying to do at a more grandeur scale.

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    I'm sorry, but why do man United 'deserve to have the finest stadium in the world' still living in the past and yes you have history but that's exactly what it is, we still hear 'best club in the world ' but for a team who haven't won their domestic league in 12 years is a joke, not even the best in Europe, best in England, best in Manchester anymore, probably not even the best in Salford

    Mark, Preston

  9. What has Foster and his company worked on before?

    Foster + Partners are the architects behind the regeneration of Old Trafford and the community around it. With that said, let's have a look at some of the sporting venues Norman Foster and his company have architected over the years.

    • The new Wembley Stadium which opened in 2007.
    • Spotify Nou Camp was renovated in 2007 with the capacity of the stadium increased by 6000 seats.
    • OVO Hydro in Glasgow opened in 2013.
    • McLaren Technology Centre opened in 2004 is another work done by Foster.
    Wembley Stadium lit up at night.Getty Images
    Bird's eye view of Spotify Camp NouGetty Images
    SSE Hydro now called OVO Hydro lit up at night.Getty Images
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  10. 'Ratcliffe not afraid to take these decisions'

    Dan Plumley
    Sport finance expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

    There is always going to be concerns with projects like these.

    It's pretty clear to all fans of Manchester United and other people looking in and around the world particularly with the stadium, it was time something was done. That's been pretty clear during the Glazers reign as well.

    When you strip everything back, [Sir Jim Ratcliffe and team] are cut throat business people. They are not afraid to take these decisions.

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    The north of England needs a stadium like the proposed Man Utd one. Spread England internationals and maybe a venue for FA Cup semi finals in order to make getting to Wembley in the final magic again.

    Ian G, London.

  12. 'Everybody in the world will want to come and visit this stadium'

    Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes the new stadium will bring "enormous value" to Manchester and the north of England.

    Speaking at the event in London today which saw plans unveiled, Ratcliffe explained that Oxford economics believe it could bring in around £7bn per annum.

    The north of England deserves this stadium - Ratcliffe

  13. 'It'll be something this country has never seen before'

    Dr Dan Plumley, Sheffield Hallam University's senior lecturer in sport finance, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live on Manchester United's new stadium...

    I think ultimately they can [finance the new stadium]. If you look at the revenue line, they have managed to keep pace with their rivals in Europe.

    Their revenue is bigger than Liverpool and Arsenal's for the most recent set of accounts. They will be able to finance this.

    There definitely will be people that would want to be involved. It will be something this country has never seen before if those pictures are what it ends up looking like.

    It's very clear from the early conversation we've had on this that no public money is going into this. It will be financed to external partners and we've seen that with Tottenham as the kind of blueprint. It is possible to take on that debt. It's good debt.

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    As a neutral, all jokes aside, this will be an outstanding stadium fit for purpose, but I’m sure Utd fans would want to see a team worthy of playing there. The bread and butter needs to be taken care of as in right now, which would be getting rid off the overly paid players and fairness and justice by bringing back the Canteen staff.

    Adam

  15. 'Stadium cost could be excuse to put prices up for Man Utd fans'

    Fans, wearing black as a protest, hold up banners during a demonstration against seat prices and the current ownership of Manchester United,Getty Images

    Football finance expert Kieran Maguire, from the University of Liverpool, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live on Manchester United's new stadium...

    Part of the payment will have to come through shares and/or some sort of legacy payment, perhaps from Sir Jim Ratcliffe himself. It can be done.

    It will be a multi-functional stadium, so expect to see far more concerts and other events.

    My big fear is that some of those costs will be used as an excuse to put up prices for fans, especially season ticket holders.

    And I don't think that is in the best interest of the Manchester United fanbase.

  16. 'Man Utd's new stadium will definitely look iconic'

    Jim Heverin
    Stadium architect on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's something that will definitely assist on the skyline of the city and will be seen from miles around. It will definitely look iconic.

    It's an ambition you have to have and if you get it right, then it can pay real dividends in terms of the quickness and the speed.

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    I actually like the tent idea over the top of the stadium it's something different to the generic bowls seen in recent stadium developments.

    Josh, London

    The irony of some UTD fans and MUST complaining about the stadium when they’re the ones (including me) who are going to get 5-10 years of consistent work building the project! This is an amazing opportunity!

    Chris, Bramhall

  18. The world's biggest football club stadia

    Manchester United's new stadium could become one of the largest stadiums in the world in terms of capacity once completed.

    So, it is as good a time as any to take a look at the five biggest football club stadia right now.

    • Camp Nou, Barcelona
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    Camp Nou, Barcelona's home since 1957, has a capacity of 99,354 which would rise to 105,000 once the ongoing renovation is completed.

    • FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
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    Also known as the Soccer City Stadium or the Calabash, the 94,736-seater venue in Johannesburg was opened in 1989 and was one of the venues for the 2010 World Cup that South Africa hosted and is also the home of Kaizer Chiefs.

    • Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
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    Sitting at an altitude of 7,200 feet above sea level, Estadio Azteca, opened in 1966, is the home ground of Club America and has a capacity of 87,523. The stadium is one of the venues for next year's World Cup.

    • Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires
    Fans of River Plate before the match between River Plate and Atletico Tucuman at Estadio Mas MonumentalGetty Images

    Opened in 1938, Estadio Mas Monumental is the home of River Plate and the venue located in the Argentine capital ofBuenos Aires has a capacity of 84,567 fans.

    • Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
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    Borussia Dortmund's home ground can seat 81,365 fans and was opened in 1974.

  19. 'There will be issues that come with the stadium site'

    Jim Heverin
    Stadium architect on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The new stadium is beside a canal and there will be a lot of issues that will come with site.

    Specifically, you can plan for everything to be made in the factory but once you get to the site, it becomes something different. You can assemble it on site and it don't get reflected on the design.

    It's the right ambition, right way to start if you want to get speed and costs under control.

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    To be fair, that's going to be the best stadium in the Championship.

    Sam, York

    That stadium will look awesome in the Championship.

    Andrew

    There is no doubt about it, United will have the best stadium the Championship has ever seen. Fair play.

    Simon

    *Insert meme of all the Spiderman's pointing at each other*