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Stade Pierre-Mauroy

This latter requirement was introduced in 2011, following a new law passed in the wake of the massive Japan earthquake and tsunami of that year.

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The city was now included in a vast association with its enclosed neighbors, forming the Urban Community of Lille Métropole.

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Plans were soon made to build a new stadium which would match UEFA demands, but the project was postponed and finally cancelled due to struggle with preservationists who stated that the location chosen for the new stadium was too close from the 17th Century Citadel.

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