The 33, 000-capacity stadium was selected to stage the Midland-based games of the Games after Villa Park was ruled out due to planned building work.

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Hampden's possible role in hosting the football event is likely to be shared with the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Old Trafford in Manchester, St James's Park in Newcastle, Villa Park in Birmingham and Windsor Park in Belfast.

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