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Bernabeu set to get retractable roof after €400 million revamp approved

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Real Madrid has been given the green light to move forward with a revamp of the Santiago Bernabeu that will see a retractable roof added to the stadium.

Madrid's home since 1947, the Bernabeu was heavily redeveloped before the 1982 World Cup, with the latest plans to freshen up the venue including a retractable roof to cover the entire arena and a light display to cover the outside of the structure.

Plans for the refurbishment were originally revealed in 2014, although Madrid has since been held up by red tape.

Work is now set to begin next year on the new construction and will cost in the region of 400 million euros ($442M.