Foster + Partners to design world's largest stadium for Manchester United

Foster + Partners has been commissioned to design a new stadium district for Manchester United at Old Trafford, which will become the world's largest football stadium. The project, described by Lord Foster as welcoming and protective, will feature a solar panel canopy and prioritize acoustics and fan experience. The redevelopment of the 115-year-old Theatre of Dreams is expected to generate £7.3 billion annually for the UK economy, create 92,000 jobs, 17,000 new homes, and attract 1.8 million additional visitors per year. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, called it the start of an exciting journey toward the world's greatest football stadium. The article contrasts this with stalled stadium projects in Italy.