Articles related to "Wembley Stadium"

Visitors to Wembley Stadium and Concert Arena will find an excellent choice of hotels within walking distance. Facilities vary, as do prices and types of accommodation.

NFL London is the yearly NFL regular season game that takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

NFL London 2008 saw the New England Patriots crush the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third live regular-season game to be held at London's Wembley Stadium

The New Wembley Stadium, renowned worldwide as the home of football, sits on the site of Sir Edward Watkin's Folly, a Victorian tourist attraction built in 1895.

After seven years the FA Cup Final returns to Wembley Stadium as Chelsea play Manchester United. Increased costs, legal wrangles and disputes have delayed the re-opening.

The Old Wembley Stadium was the historic home of English football for almost 80 years; in 2007 the New Wembley Stadium was opened to replace this iconic stadium

Europe's top soccer clubs have one major goal in mind in late Spring 2011 - playing in London's Wembley Stadium, which will be hosting the UEFA Champions League final.

The halfway point of the NFL season is only a week away as teams begin jockeying for position down the stretch run

All eyes will be focussing on Wembley Stadium over the Spring Bank Holiday as the English Football League stages its play off finals.

The 2008 Race of Champions will be the setting for a fascinating race between Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton and triple gold medal winner Chris Hoy.

On 7 July 2007, 150 acts, headlined by Madonna, performed on 7continents as part of Live Earth to raise environmental awareness. The UK press was not convinced.

London's legendary Wembley stadium could host the NFL Super Bowl in 2014. This would be the first time American Football's biggest game is played outside the United State

During the 41st Super Bowl, the NFL announced that Miami Dolphins will play New York Giants in a regular-season game in front of 90,000 fans at London's Wembley Stadium.

As the world readies for the London Olympics of 2012, previous British Olympics hosted in London are remembered.

It was a week of big performances, not-so-big performances, upsets, comebacks, and the NFL in London, England. Here's a look at the top storylines.

AC/DC are Australia's most successful rock group. In 2009 AC/DC will tour the UK, and this article details that tour, as well as comparing it to their UK tour in 1985.

Hot on the heels of the newly released Prospekt's March EP and amid rumours of a shock split, Coldplay reassure fans with news of three new major show dates.

In a disappointing game, a goal in extra time from Didier Drogba ensured Chelsea defeated Manchester United to win the first FA Cup Final at the new Wembley Stadium.

The FA Cup kicks into overdrive with both semi-finals set for English football's grandiose home Wembley Stadium.

Manchester United suffered elimination at the semi-final stage of the FA Cup as manager Sir Alex Ferguson fielded a virtual second-string side.

Michael Owen played his first game of the season for Newcastle against Reading who are closing in on next year's UEFA Cup after their first ever season in the Premiership

For the third year in a row, a festive paradise has been created in Hyde Park, so that Londoners can enjoy Christmas fun and frolics.

Irish rockers U2 have announced an extensive tour of Europe and North America. The show will visit 14 European cities followed by 16 cities in the US and Canada.

Europe's top soccer clubs have one major goal in mind - playing on May 27, 2009 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, which will be hosting the UEFA Champions League final.

Chelsea and Manchester United could meet in three competitions over the final weeks of the season - Premiership, FA Cup and possibly the Champions League Final.

England swept away Andorra's challenge to stretch their lead at the top of their qualification table to ten points.

This Saturday sees Premiership giants Chelsea and Manchester United contest the first FA Cup final at the new Wembley stadium; will it be Fergie or Jose lifting the cup.

Farrell Spence's debut album A Town Called Hell was one of 2008's undervalued gems. Now based in Ireland, she's currently playing a series of intimate solo shows.

The heads of the NBA said nine years ago that they want NBA regular season games in Europe by 10 years time. It may not be within a decade, but it may be soon.

Style mag Wallpaper also publishes guides to the world's great cities. The minimalist London guide is the opposite of Rough Guides, but perfect for the stylish traveler

Toronto joins Mexico City and London as hosts for National Football League regular seasong games

England, Northern Ireland and Scotland kept up hopes of British representation in the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa.

The long track speed skating venue of the 2010 Olympics has gained international recognition for structural design. It is one of many standout sports arenas in the world.

David Beckham became the fifth Englishman to win 100 caps when he played for England against France on March 26th 2008. Who are the other four players on this elite list?

Jose Mourinho seeks to overcome recent adversities at Chelsea and lead them to FA Cup Final success over Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United at Wembley.

Chris Martin has contributed to a Jay-Z song, and Jay has recorded a verse on a new Coldplay jam, now the mega-stars will come together live for the first time.

In his first international game for eleven months, David Beckham helped England to a draw with Brazil at Wembley . He seems certain of selection for the game in Estonia.

Teams win more games when playing at home is a rarely challenged sporting truth. What are the reasons for this and could the impact of home field advantage be waning?

Lee Mead has shot to fame since winning the BBC 1 reality show, Any Dream Will Do. Along with his West End role he has also released a superb debut album.

In 2008, the Detroit Lions suffered the first 0-16 season in NFL history. In 2009, when the topic of league's worst team is discussed, the Lions aren't even mentioned.

This month's DVD releases include some great romantic classics, up-to-the-minute comedy, and a variety of musical documentaries, dramas, and science fiction new and old.

Whether Candy Shop or 4 Minutes is your favorite, Madonna.com has been transformed into a Sticky & Sweet theme park with the bold look and feel of her Hard Candy Album.

Scotland and Ireland took huge steps towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup next year with wins over Macedonia and Cyprus respectively on Saturday, whilst Northern Ireland drew.

Despite the size and support of Newcastle United Football Club, they have enjoyed years of success but more recently endured years of failure.

The Merseyside Derby, pitching Liverpool rivals Everton FC and Liverpool FC against each other, is the oldest derby in the first division of English football.

Though costly, the new stadium features many new amenities while also giving tribute to the old nearby park.

Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening With Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reunites the heroes of one of the best rock bands that never existed.

A 100th birthday is an event to be recognised. 2nd October 2009 is the 100th centenary of the inaugural match at Twickenham Rugby Stadium.

1985 was the year when both Madonna and Bruce Springsteen graduated into Megastardom. It was also the year where rock stars used their powers to make a difference.

Vancouver's 2012 Olympics is a chance for athletic showmanship - and a cessation of war hostilities. Revived in the 20th century, Olympic Truce is an ancient tradition.