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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: San Siro Set for Demolition After Sale to Milan and Inter Approved
Caption: San Siro Set for Demolition After Sale to Milan and Inter Approved. Milan city councillors approved the sale of San Siro stadium and adjacent land to AC Milan and Inter for €197 million after months of debate. The vote ended 24 in favour and 20 against, with approval secured after threats from both clubs to leave the city if the sale was blocked. The new stadium project, costing €1.2 billion, will see a modern 71,500-capacity arena built west of San Siro with demolition of the old ground to follow. Inter and AC Milan will continue playing at San Siro until the new stadium is completed, expected by 2031. The redevelopment will include parkland, office spaces, and entertainment facilities designed by Foster and Partners and MANICA. The sale received support from abstentions by Forza Italia councillors, while hard-right League and Brothers of Italy and some left-leaning councillors voted against it. Critics have raised concerns about the low sale price, lack of concrete details on the stadium, and impact on the surrounding area. The new stadium will meet UEFA requirements, enabling Milan to host major events including Euro 2032 matches. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,San Siro,AC Milan,Inter,Milan city council,new stadium,UEFA,Euro 2032,Foster and Partners,MANICA,stadium redevelopment
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