"Manchester United have confirmed they want the revamped Old Trafford to be ready in time to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. The English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh associations officially submitted their joint bid to FIFA to host the 2035 World Cup on Friday, although they were already all-but-confirmed to host the tournament due to being the only bidders. In March, United announced their plan to leave Old Trafford, their home for more than 100 years, and move into a new 100,000-seater stadium."
"The proposed arena would surpass Wembley as the biggest in the United Kingdom. Collette Roche, Manchester United's chief operating officer, said: "Our ambition is to build a new 100,000-seater stadium fit to host the biggest international football games. "This will be part of a wider regeneration of the area around Old Trafford, with far-reaching benefits for the local community, Greater Manchester and surrounding region.""
Manchester United plans to replace Old Trafford with a new 100,000-seater stadium and aims for completion in time to host matches at the 2035 Women's World Cup. The English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh associations submitted a joint bid to FIFA and have included the proposed United stadium on the shortlist of venues. The proposed arena would surpass Wembley as the largest stadium in the United Kingdom. Club executives say the project will form part of a wider regeneration around Old Trafford and deliver far-reaching benefits for the local community, Greater Manchester and the surrounding region.
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