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Play Video Undated handout provided by Foster + Partners of a conceptual image of what the new Manchester United stadium and surrounding area could look like. Manchester United has thrown its support behind the Government???s growth agenda by announcing its intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area. Issue date: Tuesday March 11, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read Foster + Partners/PA Wire. NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Norman Foster speaks out on controversial new Manchester United stadium design

Channel: Football Football March 11, 2025 By Phil Haigh
Undated handout provided by Foster + Partners of a conceptual image of what the new Manchester United stadium and surrounding area could look like. Manchester United has thrown its support behind the Government???s growth agenda by announcing its intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area. Issue date: Tuesday March 11, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read Foster + Partners/PA Wire. NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

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Girl, 9, in coma after being struck by car while crossing road

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Family's tribute to 'beautiful' girl, 4, killed in Manchester house fire

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