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CESC FABREGAS’ Italian side Como have unveiled stunning new plans to redevelop their lakeside stadium.

The Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia is regarded by many as the most picturesque arena in European football.

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Como have unveiled plans to redevelop their stadium[/caption]

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The plucky side were promoted to Serie A last summer[/caption]

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The plans are set to boost the local community[/caption]

Situated by Lake Como, it boasts breathtaking views for both home and away supporters.

And with Como now playing in Serie A, plans are afoot to make it one the best stadiums around.

The minnows are managed by none other than Arsenal and Chelsea icon Fabregas.

They sit 15th in the table, two points above the relegation zone.

And after being promoted from Serie B last season, Como have already seen the capacity of their stadium increase from 7,798 seats to 10,584.

Now, the club have confirmed a lengthy process to redevelop their home ground further.

The three-stage plan is set to take shape in May 2026, with the first construction phase finishing in October 2027.

A second phase will continue until August 2028.

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And the project, which does not yet specify how many more seats will be added, will be a “gift for the entire community” as it looks to boost the surrounding area.

Como president Mirwan Suwarso said: “Our aim is to ensure Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia remains a vital part of the community.

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Cesc Fabregas is the manager of Como[/caption]

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Their stadium currently holds over 10,000 fans[/caption]

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Como are 15th in Serie A right now[/caption]

“The new project must honour the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium legacy while making it an active and accessible space for all citizens and visitors — not just for football, but for everyone to enjoy, 365 days a year.”

Alessandro Rapinese, the Mayor of Como, added: “This is the first phase of the process.

“This stadium is not just for football, but a gift for the entire community.

“I look forward to the various phases and to being able to enjoy Como play inside the new stadium.”

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A DOUBLE stabbing has left a man and teenager with serious injuries.

The horror took place near Rushford Street and Purcell Street in Longsight, Manchester at around 7pm on February 4, 2025.

The men, aged 16 and 20 were found by cops at the scene with stab wounds.

Witnesses say a “fight” took place shortly before the knife attack yet no arrests have been made.

Pictures circulating online show fleets of police cars and ambulances arrive at the scene.

Detective Inspector Terina Arthern, from GMP’s City of Manchester division said: “We have launched an investigation, and we are following several lines of enquiry to establish the timeline of events which led to two young men being injured tonight.

“You may notice additional officers deployed in the local area while we conduct our enquiries. Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns or information you’d like to share.

“You can do this in person, by calling 101 quoting log 2868 of 04/02/2025. Alternatively, if you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

AN Post have announced major price changes for Irish punters with the cost of stamps increasing in just weeks.

On February 27, the price of a national stamp will rise from €1.40 to €1.65 for personal customers, and on March 1 for business users.

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An Post have announced a price hike on stamps[/caption]

In a statement, An Post said this price increase is in line with global trends and still below the EU14 + UK benchmark of €1.88 for a next-day letter service.

The hike aims to cover rising costs, including wage increases for postal staff and the impact of declining letter volumes, which have dropped by 50 per cent over the past decade.

As fewer letters are sent, the cost of maintaining this network increases, and An Post said the price of stamps has to rise to balance the financial equation.

For instance, Denmark has seen an 85 per cent drop in letter volumes since 2008, and the price of a stamp there now stands at €5.23.

However, small businesses can save with the An Post Advantage Card, getting a discounted rate of €1.55 for the national stamp, a 6 per cent reduction.

The international letter stamp price will also go up, from €2.20 to €2.65.

And larger envelopes, packets and parcels sent internationally will see price hikes, while the national Digital stamp will rise from €2 to €2.22.

Independent assessments by PWC confirm that the new pricing meets regulatory obligations and aligns with cost-orientation, affordability, and non-discrimination principles.

An Post also revealed plans to ensure that half of all letters will be delivered by electric vehicles or alternative fuel sources by the end of 2025.

To support older customers, An Post said it would continue its outreach programmes, particularly for those in isolated rural areas, working with Irish charity Alone to ensure communication services are accessible.

An Post will also extend free delivery services for letters and parcels up to 1kg to residents of Nursing and Care homes until the end of 2025.

CEO of An Post David McRedmond emphasised that aligning with global postal trends is necessary to maintain the service in the face of declining customers.

He said: “An Post’s priority is to provide a world-class service for the people and businesses of Ireland.

“To do this, we need to be aligned with global postal trends that see large price increases to compensate for falling volumes due to e-substitution.

“We’ve worked hard to get the economics right on price for postage by introducing smarter work practices and reducing costs to keep our prices below the European benchmark average, and below the UK.  An Post remains entirely self-financed (having repaid a Government loan in full in 2024).

“While we manage the decline in postal, An Post is also investing heavily in the parcel and eCommerce business which is growing rapidly.”

Managing Director of An Post Letters and Parcels, Garrett Bridgeman, added that they are pleased to retain the current pricing for our Registered Mail Service.

He said: “I’m also pleased to confirm that An Post’s Community Focus supports including free postage up to 1kg to all nursing and care homes will continue throughout 2025.

“An Post’s quality of service is amongst the highest in Europe. 

“We’re pleased to retain the current pricing for our Registered Mail Service. 

“With the continued expansion of our electric delivery fleet, we will protect our customers and support Irish businesses,  bringing air pollution levels down, helping Ireland to reach its emission goals while ensuring safe, decent work and working conditions for all our people.”

SIMON Harris is putting together a new Irish trade team based in the US to plan for potential shocks caused by US President Donald Trump’s policies, the Irish Sun can reveal.

It comes amid fears that the EU and US could be set for a trade war after President Donald Trump threatened to hit Europe with new tariffs.

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Any tariff on European goods entering the US would be devastating for Irish businesses as America remains Ireland’s largest trading partner with €317billion in trade done in 2023 alone.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris will today bring proposals to the Cabinet to create a new US-based body that will be tasked with strengthening US Irish relations.

The trade team will be in charge of advising the Government on how to deal with any potential policy changes brought in by Donald Trump’s administration.

This new body will be called the Strategic Economic Advisory Panel and will be made up of influential business professionals working in the US.

It’s understood that the Tanaiste wants to fast track the establishment of the body due to concerns about the potential for trade tariffs being slapped on the EU.

Minister Harris will also today propose the establishment of a separate Consultative Group on International Trade Policy made up of business reps and State agencies who will meet every eight weeks to discuss developments.

The US has already entered a trade war with China and has suspended implementing tariffs on Mexico and Canada following last minute negotiations.

Over the weekend, President Trump warned that the EU was next in the firing line as he accused Europe of “taking advantage” of the States.

He said: “They don’t take our cars. They don’t take our farm products. They take almost nothing.

“And we take everything from them – millions of cars, tremendous amounts of cars and food products.

“The European Union … it’s an atrocity, what they have done. So obviously something is going to take place there.”

There are concerns that a trade war between the EU and the US could damage the Irish economy – particularly if pharmaceuticals are included in a Trump tariff as Ireland exports tens of billions of euro worth of meds to America.

Business Minister Peter Burke yesterday warned that “trade is a two way street” as he highlighted the volume of goods and services that the EU buys from America.

According to the EU, some €502billion worth of European goods were sold to the US in 2023 with €346billion in American goods going in the opposite direction.

However, this trade deficit of €155billion is significantly decreased when services are included.

The EU imported €396billion worth of services from the States in 2023 while exporting only €292billion.

In total, this leaves a trade deficit for the US of just over €50billion.

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