The Road to the Promised Land Locations

This page is about the locations that are specific to the story The Road to the Promised Land and yet did not appear in Dream or Premonition. Although the story spans for an entire season with events happening in many different cities, those places are the settings for key points in the storyline.

Note: The vast majority of the locations in this page exist in real life. They are put by order of appearance.

Stadiums[]

International Stadium Yokohama[]

Located in Yokohama, this all-seater multipurpose stadium with a capacity of 72,327 is the home of J-League club Yokohama F. Marinos. It is also known as the Nissan Stadium. Since its opening in 1998, it is the stadium with the highest fixed seating capacity in all of Japan. During the 2002 FIFA World Club, the stadium hosted 3 round robin matches, and the final match between Brazil and Germany. In the story, Kakeru and Nana join the Manchester United team to face Yokohama F. Marinos and their friend Yusuke Saeki in the first preseason match during the summer break period.

Saitama Stadium 2002[]

Often called Saitama Stadium (埼玉スタジアム Saitama Sutajiamu) or simply Saisuta (埼スタ), this stadium is located in Midori-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Currently, it is the home ground of J-League team Urawa Red Diamonds since 2001 and one of the biggest soccer-only stadiums in Asia through a maximum seating capacity of 63,700. Because of the level of support from local supporters who attend every Urawa home game, Saitama is regarded as one of the most difficult places to play for any visiting team in the world. In the story, Manchester United face Urawa Red Diamonds in the last game of United's preseason tour in Japan.

Wembley Stadium[]

Wembley Stadium is a soccer stadium in Wembley Park, London, England. It was opened in 2007 and was built on the site of the earlier Wembley Stadium, originally built in 1923 and demolished in 2003. With a maximum capacity of 90,000, Wembley Stadium is the second largest stadium in Europe. The building's signature feature is a circular section lattice arch that's rising to 133 meters high, and supporting the weight of the north roof and 60% of the retractable roof on the southern side.

Annually, Wembley hosts matches for the England national football team, music concerts, rugby matches, NFL matches, and more. During the 2012 summer Olympics in London, the stadium hosted several matches in both the men's and women's soccer tournament, including both gold medal matches. In terms of real-life high-profile matches, Wembley Stadium hosted the 2011 and 2013 UEFA Champions League finals, the UEFA Euro 2020 final (displaced in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic), and the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final.

In the story, Wembley Stadium is the venue of the annual FA Community Shield match between the Premier League champions and the FA Cup winners. At one point, it also hosted a friendly international match between England and Japan. In the later stages of the campaign, the stadium is also the venue for the semi-finals and the final match of the FA Cup.

Emirates Stadium[]

The Emirates Stadium is a soccer stadium in Holloway, London, England, and the home of Arsenal Football Club. Also named Arsenal Stadium during European club competitions and international friendlies, it is one of the largest stadiums in England with a seating capacity of 59,867. The construction was completed in 2006 after Arsenal were denied from expanding the former Arsenal Stadium of Highbury in 1997.

Johan Cruijff Arena[]

Originally opened as the Amsterdam Arena, this stadium is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Opened in 1996, the stadium mostly serves as a venue for soccer matches, music concerts and other events. The Arena has a retractable roof, a grass surface and a maximum seating capacity of 54,033 during soccer matches (68,000 during music concerts). Besides being the home stadium for A.F.C. Ajax, it is also the venue for the majority of home matches for the Netherlands national football team because of its status as the country's largest stadium. In 2017, the venue has been renamed in memory of Ajax's late superstar Johan Cruijff.

Anfield[]

Located in Anfield, Liverpool, England, this mythical soccer stadium is the home of Liverpool F.C. since the club's formation in 1892. It was the home of Everton F.C. between 1884 and 1891, before they moved to Goodison Park after a dispute over rent. By the time of the story, the stadium's capacity has been expanded to 54,074 following expansion of the Main Stand and of the Anfield Road Stand. Among Anfield's most-renowned features are the Kop end, in which Liverpool's vocal supporters congregate, and the sign stating "THIS IS ANFIELD" in the players' tunnel. The purpose of the sign is to both intimidate the opposition and to bring Liverpool players good luck upon touching it.

Hampden Park[]

Originally opened in 1903 and renovated to its current configuration in 1999, Hampden Park is a soccer stadium located in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, Scotland. The 51,866 capacity venue serves as the home of the Scotland national football team and amateur Scottish League club Queen's Park F.C.,and regularly hosts the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup. Used also for concerts and other sports events, the stadium was configured as an athletics stadium for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Before that, the stadium also hosted 8 soccer matches during the 2012 Summer Olympics. In the story, Japan faces Scotland in a friendly match set in the November international break.

Celtic Park[]

Celtic Park is a soccer stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, Scotland, and the home of Celtic Football Club. Built in 1892 and renovated between 1994 and 1998, Celtic Park is the largest soccer stadium in Scotland with a capacity of 60,411. Regarded as one of the loudest stadiums in Europe, Celtic Park is one of the toughest places for the opposition to play in while local supporters nicknamed it as "Paradise". In real life, the stadium hosted the opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. In the story, Manchester United face Celtic in the fifth group stage match of the UEFA Champions League.

Etihad Stadium[]

Also known as the City of Manchester Stadium in international and UEFA club matches for which sponsors are not allowed to display their names, it is the home of Manchester City Football Club. By the time of the story in The Road to the Promised Land, the stadium holds a capacity of 55,017 as a result of an expansion phase that was completed before the start of the 2015-16 season. Following that expansion phase, the Etihad Stadium is now one the largest club soccer stadiums in England.

Etihad Stadium 2018 (Interior) — Etihad Stadium (Interior)

The stadium was also known as the venue for athletics competitions, the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2002 Commonwealth Games before its reconfiguration into a soccer stadium and re-opening in August 2003. It was also the venue for the 2008 UEFA Cup Final, matches of the England National Football Team, rugby league matches, a boxing world title fight, and the England rugby union team's last match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. In the story, it is the stage of one of the pivotal moments in the season with another Manchester derby classic.

King Power Stadium[]

The King Power Stadium is a soccer stadium in Leicester, England. It is the home ground of Leicester City Football Club since its opening in 2002. It was originally named the Walkers Stadium as snack foods company Walkers was also the club's shirt sponsor. The naming rights have been sold to travel retail group King Power in the 2011-12 season. The stadium holds a maximum capacity of 32,312. Besides matches for Leicester City F.C., the stadium was also used for 3 international friendly matches between 2003 and 2006. The stadium was also used for 3 matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. For events in which sponsors cannot be named, the stadium is simply known as the Leicester City Stadium.

Villa Park[]

Villa Park is a soccer stadium in Aston, Birmingham, England. It has been the home of Aston Villa Football Club since its opening in 1897. The ground has hosted 16 international matches involving the England National Football Team, the first in 1899 and the most recent in 2005. It is the first English ground to host international matches in 3 different centuries. In the history of the FA Cup, the stadium hosted 55 matches for semifinals, more than any other stadium. After going through different various stages of renovation and redevelopment, the current capacity goes up to 42,682.

Leigh Sports Village[]

Leigh Sports Village is a £50 million multi-use sports, retail, and housing development in Leigh, Greater Manchester, England. Built between 2007 and 2008, the centerpiece of the development is a 12,000-capacity stadium which is home to professional rugby league team Leigh Centurions. It also is the home of Manchester United U19, U23, and Women's teams since 2014. Other facilities on site include the Leigh campus of Wigan and Leigh College, Leigh Sports Center, which includes a gym, multi-use sports hall and swimming pool, Holiday Inn Express, Morrisons supermarket and Whistling Wren public house.

St James' Park[]

St James' Park is a soccer stadium located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Originally built in 1880, it has been the home of Newcastle United Football Club since 1892. The site used to build the stadium was near the gallows of the city, lending the word "Gallowgate" as one nickname for the stadium and as the designated name for the southern end of the stadium. Besides home matches for Newcastle United, the stadium was also used for international soccer matches during the 2012 Summer Olympics. In other uses, the venue has also hosted rugby matches and rock concerts. Following the 1993 and 1998 expansions, the current seating capacity goes up to 52,354.

Olympic Stadium (London)[]

Built in the Stratford district of East London as part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the multi-purpose London Stadium, commonly known as the Olympic Stadium, is the home of West Ham United Football Club. It was constructed to serve as the home stadium for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, hosting the track and field events and opening and closing ceremonies. Originally built with a capacity of 80,000, the capacity was reduced to welcome around 60,000 spectators during association football matches and athletics events after the re-opening in July 2016. The stadium was also used for several matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Juventus Stadium[]

Built in Turin, Italy, this stadium is the home of Serie A club Juventus Football Club. The stadium was built was built on the site of Juventus and Torino Football Club's former home, the Stadio delle Alpi (Stadium of the Alps). Opened in September 2011, it has a seated capacity of 41,507 since 2016, Juventus Stadium is one of only 2 club-owned stadiums in Serie A. The Juventus Museum is also located inside the stadium while a shopping center has been opened adjacent to it. In the story, Juventus is one of Manchester United's rivals in the UEFA Champions League.

Orlando City Stadium[]

Orlando City Stadium is a soccer specific stadium located in downtown Orlando, Florida. Known as the "Purple Palace", it is the home venue for the Orlando City SC, which entered Major League Soccer (MLS) as an expansion franchise in 2015, and their National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) sister club, the Orlando Pride. The stadium was opened on March 5, 2017 with a capacity of 25,500. In the story, it is the venue of the final day of the SheBelieves Cup, an American-based invitational association football tournament involving the best 4 women's national teams in the world.

Stamford Bridge[]

Located in Fulham, West London, England, this soccer stadium is the home of Chelsea Football Club. Opened in 1877, the stadium is the 3rd oldest association football stadium in the world. It was used by the London Athletics Club until 1905, the year Chelsea Football Club was founded. The construction of the East Stand in 1973 initiated the removal of the race track that was part of the stadium since its opening. Stamford Bridge currently holds a maximum capacity of 40,853. Full planning permission was originally granted in March 2017 for a project that sought to expand the capacity to 60,000, but the redevelopment project was put on halt on May 31, 2018.

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium[]

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (Exterior) — Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Exterior - 2011-2019)

The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is an all-seater soccer stadium in Madrid, Spain. Regarded as one of the world's most famous and most prestigious soccer venues, it was inaugurated in 1947 and is the home of Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has hosted the European Cup final in 1957, 1969, 1980, and 2010. It was also the venue for the final matches of the 1964 European Nations' Cup and of the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (Interior) — Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Interior - 2011-2019)

Original inaugurated and named as Nuevo Estadio Chamartín (New Chamartín Stadium) in relation to Real Madrid's former stadium, it was renamed in 1955 in honor of then club president Santiago Bernabéu de Yeste. The Bernabéu is both the second-largest stadium in Spain and the second-largest home stadium to a top-flight European club. By the time of the story, the stadium maintains the configuration that stood between 2011 and the beginning of the renovation process in 2019, with a then-maximum capacity of 81,044 spectators.

In real life, the renovation plan was approved by the Madrid City Council in October 2016. However, the project only began in 2019. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine causing significant disruption to supply chains, Real Madrid is forced to postpone the completed stadium's formal opening to 23 December 2023. By the end of the process, the stadium saw its height increased by 10 meters and had an extra tier added, bringing the capacity to just over the 85,000 mark. A retractable roof as well as a retractable pitch have been added.

Allianz Arena[]

The Allianz Arena is a soccer stadium in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and the home of both Munich clubs, F.C. Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 München. Widely known for its exterior of inflated ETFE plastic panels, it is the first stadium in the world with a full color-changing color exterior. Located at the northern edge of Munich's Schwabing-Freimann borough, it is the third largest arena in Germany with a capacity of 75,000 (dated in 2018), behind Dortmund's Westfalenstadion and the Olympiastadion in Berlin. During UEFA club matches, the stadium bears the official name of Fußball Arena München (Football Arena Munich) and the maximum allowed capacity is set to 70,000 according to UEFA regulations.

Goodison Park[]

Goodison Park is a soccer stadium in Walton, Liverpool, England. It the home of Everton Football Club since its completion in 1892, making it one of the oldest association football stadiums in the world. Located in a residential area two miles (3 km) from Liverpool city centre, the stadium has an all-seated capacity of 39,572. Other than hosting Everton games, the stadium has been the venue for events such as the 1894 FA Cup Final, numerous international soccer matches, and a boxing cruserweight championship match between native Evertonian Tony Bellew and Ilunga Makabu on 29 May 2016. In the story, the stadium is the focal point of a late twist in the Premier League title race.

Parc des Princes[]

The Parc des Princes (literally "Princes Park" in English) is an all-seater soccer stadium in Paris, France. The venue is located inside the 16th arrondissement of Paris, in the southwest of the city centre. Opened in 1972, the stadium is the third to have been built on a site that used to be a forested parkland owned by the French royal family. Hence the origin of the name. With a capacity of 47,929, it has been the home of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG) since 1974. Before the opening of the Stade de France in 1998, it was also the home arena of the French National Football and Rugby Union teams. The stadium was briefly mentioned in Chapter 39, but it is a focal point in Chapter 46 as the stadium hosted an important Champions League match.

Stade de France[]

The Stade de France is the national stadium of France, located just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. With an all-seater capacity of 80,698, it is used by both the France national football team and French rugby union for internal competition. The stadium was built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, but also served as a main venue for the 2000 and 2006 UEFA Champions League finals, some matches for the 1999 Rugby World Cup, the 2003 World Championships in Athletics, and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. In 2022, the stadium hosted the UEFA Champions League final after UEFA moved the final away from St. Petersburg, Russia in the fallout of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Domestically, the Stade de France serves as a secondary home facility for Parisian rugby clubs Stade Français and Racing Métro 92, hosting a few of their regular-season fixtures. The stadium also hosts the main French domestic cup finals, which include the Coupe de France (both football and rugby), Coupe de la Ligue, Challenge de France, and the Coupe Gambardella, as well as the Top 14 rugby union championship match. The stadium is also used for music concerts and other sporting events. From 1999 to 2016 it hosted the annual Meeting Areva athletics meet.

In the story, the UEFA Champions League final is played at the Stade de France. For the event, 24,000 tickets are allocated to supporters from either team while the French Football Federation, the UEFA's requirements and the general public receive the rest of the tickets (respectively 10,000, 13,338 and 10,000).

Other[]

Tokyo Medical University Hospital[]

Affiliated with the Tokyo Medical University (東京医科大学 Tōkyō Ika Daigaku) and founded in 1931, this 1,091-bed hospital, featuring a medical staff of 1,800, is located in the business skyscraper district of Nishi-Shinjuku. The most recent renovation expanded the hospital into a 19-story building in 1986. The hospital hosts a total of 15 main departments, including internal medicine, surgery, radiology, emergency care, pharmaceutics, and many more. In the story, Kakeru and Nana are taking part in their clinical clerkship program between the end of the Premier League season and the beginning of training camp during the summer break. In Chapter 1, Kakeru and Nana are assigned in the nephrology department.

Komazawa Olympic Park[]

This sports complex is located on land in both Meguro and Setagaya, Tokyo. Originally built for the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the complex includes athletic, soccer, baseball, swimming, tennis, archery, jogging and cycling facilities. In real life, it is the main sports complex for students from Komazawa University and the Nippon Sports Science University (Setagaya Campus). Except sporting facilities, the complex also includes a children's park, a few playgrounds and large recreational green spaces of high environmental quality.

After finishing their daily obligations during summer weekdays, Kakeru and Nana come to the auxiliary stadium (designated as 補助競技場 on the map) for some soccer training or to the training room for a workout session. That auxiliary training field is located on the northernmost side of the complex while the training room (designated as トレーニングルーム on the map) is located inside Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium, to the East.

Minato Mirai 21[]

Minato Mirai at dusk — Minato Mirai 21 at dusk

Often known simply as Minato Mirai (みなとみらい), it is the central business district of Yokohama, Japan. Besides business, it is also a major center for shopping and tourism, attracting visitors and businesspersons throughout the Greater Tokyo Area. Minato Mirai 21 is host to several major hotels, office towers including the Yokohama Landmark Tower, the Pacifico Yokohama convention center, the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel, art museums, and numerous cafés and shops in shopping centers and along its pedestrian mall. In Chapter 2, Kakeru and Nana join the rest of the Manchester United team at one of the highly-rated hotels in the district, ahead of their preseason camp.

The Landmark London[]

The Landmark London is a 5-star hotel located on Marylebone Road, on the northern side of central London, England, in the borough named the City of Westminster.

The Landmark London (Winter Garden) — The Winter Garden

Originally opened in 1899 as the Great Central Hotel, the building was built as one of the Victorian era railway hotels. It has a central clock tower and was built around a large central courtyard. The hotel has 2 main entrances, one in the North and the other to the South. After experiencing a period of decline between the 1920s and 1986, the hotel was bought by a Japanese company and was reopened as a luxury hotel named The Regent in 1993. After being purchased by a Thai company named The Landmark Group in 1995, the hotel has been renamed in its current name. The Landmark London now features 300 rooms and suites, a luxury spa, a gourmet restaurant and a main restaurant named the Winter Garden. The original central courtyard has been replaced by an atrium and the Winter Garden under a glass ceiling. In the story, this hotel is the place where the Manchester United players are lodged ahead of any away match against London-based opposition.

Wythenshawe Hospital[]

Officially known as the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM), Wythenshawe Hospital is a major acute teaching hospital that's affiliated with the University of Manchester. Its fields of expertise include cutting edge cardiac services, respiratory medicine, burns and plastic, as well as cancer and breast care services. The hospital occupies a leading position in UK interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, cardiac electrophysiology and cardiothoracic surgery for over 4 decades. It is also one of 6 heart and lungs transplantation in the UK. In the story, Kakeru spends a day of his clinical placement at the time in the North West Heart Center.

Pâtisserie Valérie, Manchester Deansgate[]

Patisserie Valerie, Deansgate Manchester — Pâtisserie Valérie, Deansgate (Main entrance)

This café was one of more than 120 cafés and a part of the Pâtisserie Valérie chain in England. The first shop was opened in 1926 in central London by the Belgian, Madam Valérie. The business grew since the late 1980s, but the growth was mostly noticeable since 2006 as the chain grew from 8 to over 120 shops. The chain specializes in hand-made cakes, and its menu includes continental breakfasts, lunches, teas and coffees. Although the café was closed in real life after going into administration by January 2019, the Manchester Deansgate café is one of the settings of the first date between Yusuke and Noriko.

National Football Museum[]

The National Football Museum is a museum at the Urbis building in Manchester city center founded to preserve, conserve and interpret several important collections of association football memorabilia. The museum was originally located in Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, but moved to Manchester in 2012. The museum itself is based over 4 floors with various contents and interactive features, and is the largest museum in the world dedicated to the world's most popular sport.

Manchester Arndale[]

Manchester Arndale (sometimes also known as the Arndale Center or the Arndale, a term that has been widely used to describe a number of shopping centers in the UK) is a large shopping center in Manchester, England. The center is the largest of a chain of Arndale Centers built across the UK in the 1960s and 1970s. It was constructed in phases between 1972 and 1979. The Manchester Arndale was redeveloped after the 1996 Manchester bombing. The center has a retail floor space of just under 1,500,000 sq ft, making it Europe's third largest city-center shopping mall. It is one of the largest shopping centers in the UK with 41 million visitors annually.

MediaCityUK[]

MediaCityUK is a 200-acre mixed-use property development site on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford and Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The project's principal tenants are media organisations (BBC, ITV Granada, ITV Studios) and the University of Salford. The land occupied by the complex was part of the Port of Manchester and Manchester Docks. MediaCityUK is to be developed in two phases. The 36-acre first phase was completed in 2011, and the second is dependent on its success. Metrolink, Greater Manchester's light-rail system, was extended to MediaCityUK in 2010 and further extensions are planned. In the story, Yusuke and Noriko take a walk on the banks of the Ship canal and at the heart of MediaCityUK.

Deansgate Locks[]

The Deansgate Locks development is located under a viaduct that goes by the Rochdale Canal. After the development of the Manchester Metrolink tram system in the 1992, a station was opened on top of the viaduct. Whitworth Street runs parallel to the station on the same viaduct. The viaduct arches beneath the station have been since refurbished and converted into a development that comprises bars, restaurants, and clubs. Not to be mistaken with the Deansgate Area of Manchester (a mile walk away), 'The Locks' are famous for their trendy bars and clubs. The most popular area of Manchester, Castlefield, is located right next to the Locks. It is the main setting in Chapter 17.

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital[]

The new Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is a children's hospital in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, England. Opened on June 11, 2009 with the purpose of replacing 2 older children's hospitals, the Royal is part of the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation. It offers a range of specialties including oncology, nephrology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, burns, genetics, and orthopedics. The Royal is the largest, single-site, children's hospital in the UK. In the story, the Manchester United players visit the Royal's children during the club's annual visit before Christmas.

Christie Hospital[]

Officially named The Christie NHS Foundation trust since April 2007, this hospital from Withington, Manchester is one of the largest cancer treatment centers in Europe and an international leader in cancer research. Originally built in 1892 and re-named in 1901 in honor of Richard Copley Christie, chairman of the hospital construction project, the Christie was one of the first hospitals specialized in cancer research and treatment. In the story, the Manchester United players also visit the Christie's children a few days before Christmas.

Altrincham[]

Altrincham is a market town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, south of the River Mersey about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Manchester city centre. The area is seen as the "Kensington" of Manchester. Historically part of Cheshire, Altrincham is an affluent commuter town, partly because of its transport links. The town has a strong middle class presence; there has been a steady increase in Altrincham's middle classes since the 19th century. In the story, it is the neighborhood where Noriko's parents and grandfather live. In Chapter 25, Kakeru, Nana, Yusuke, and Noriko go to Lewis family house for a Christmas dinner.

Heathrow Airport[]

Heathrow Airport (also known as London Heathrow) is a major international airport in London, United Kingdom. the airport is the 2nd busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic, as well as the busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic, and the 7th busiest airport in the world by total passenger traffic. It is one of 6 international airports serving Greater London. In 2017, it handled a record 78.0 million passengers.

Interior Terminal 4 — Interior of Terminal 4, Heathrow Airport

Heathrow lies 14 miles (23 km) west of Central London, and has two parallel east–west runways along with four operational terminals on a site that covers 12.27 square kilometres (4.74 sq mi). The airport is owned and operated by Heathrow Airport Holdings, which itself is owned by FGP TopCo Limited, an international consortium. London Heathrow is the primary hub for British Airways and the primary operating base for Virgin Atlantic.

In Chapter 25, Yusuke takes his flight to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Terminal 4, which is also the hub for Etihad Airways - the second largest airline of the UAE.

Victoria Warehouse (a.k.a. Red Square)[]

This 2-building complex was originally built in 1925 and 1932. Initially used to store cotton for the early part of the 20th Century, the building was also used a storage facility for other companies. In 2009, a restoration project was launched with the aim to preserve and incorporate as many elements of the original building as possible into a modern design to preserve the legacy of the spaces and bring the buildings into the 21st century. Since 2012, Victoria Warehouse has been a venue for art exhibitions, experimental music and theater shows, sporting events, and cultural happenings. Adjacent to the event space, the complex also includes a boutique hotel, a spa, and a bistro-style restaurant.

Manchester_United_1-0_Real_Madrid_(Sergio_Ramos_own_goal)_-_5th_March_2013 — Manchester United 1-0 Real Madrid (Sergio Ramos own goal) - 5th March 2013

An example of the atmosphere at Red Square after a Manchester United goal

In the story and just as in real life, Victoria Warehouse is colloquially known to Manchester United supporters as the "Red Square". The event space serves as the unofficial Manchester United fan zone for important matches. A stone's throw away from Old Trafford to the Northeast, it is the prime spot to head to before a match for well-priced drinks and an atmospheric match build-up. Inside the event space, the wall behind the stage is adorned with Manchester United flags. A giant screen is available for people to watch the TV broadcast of the match in the event. As the space is used for a music venue, the acoustics work wonders for the usual pre-game chants and merry making.

The Bishop Blaize[]

The Bishop Blaize is a pub in Stretford, Greater Manchester. Located south of Old Trafford and within a 5-minute walk to the stadium, the pub is regarded as one of the best and most passionate Manchester United supporters-only pubs alongside the likes of the Tollgate and the now-defunct Sam Platt's. On matchdays, the Bishop Blaize is open several hours before kickoff time for people to go eat, drink, and get pumped up before the match. The singing and chanting are usually led by Manchester United superfan Pete Boyle at the bar.

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown[]

Located in downtown Nashville, this contemporary hotel is a short distance from places like the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Bridgestone Arena, the Nashville Convention Center, and the home of the Tennessee Titans, Nissan Stadium. Modern rooms come with free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and coffeemakers. They also include pull-out sofas and designer toiletries. Amenities at the Hyatt Place include a coffee and cocktail bar, a 24-hour eatery, an indoor pool, a 24/7 fitness center, a business center, and meeting facilities. In the story, Nadeshiko Japan were lodged at the hotel ahead of a match in Nashville.

Hilton Manchester Deansgate[]

Hilton Manchester Deansgate is a hotel in Downtown Manchester, United Kingdom. The hotel is housed within the 47-storey mixed-use skyscraper with the highest residential living space – Beetham Tower. Originally built between 2004 and 2006, the tower is also described as "the UK's first proper skyscraper outside London" with a height of 554 feet (169 m). As a result of the elongated floor plan, the structure is one of the thinnest skyscrapers in the world with a height to width ratio of 10:1 on the east-west façade, but is noticeably wider on the north-south façade. A blade structure on the south side of the building acts as a façade overrun accentuating its slim form and doubles as a lightning rod.

The 4-star Hilton hotel occupies floors from 1 to 22 with its 279 contemporary bedrooms. The hotel has a four-story annex, containing a swimming pool, ballroom, conference rooms and a coffee shop. The 23rd floor has a four-meter cantilevered overhang with two glass windows in its floor, overlooking the ground from the skybar, Cloud 23. It ranks among the world’s best bars but only has capacity for 250 people. In the story, Yusuke has booked one of the King Deluxe rooms (on the 17th floor) to enjoy the great view of Manchester at night and more with Noriko.

The Mishimas' House[]

Built in a different part of the town of Kamakura relative to the Aizawas' house, the Mishimas' house is also bigger with 2 main floors, an attic floor above those, a backyard, and a garage. Nana's bedroom is quite big, which implies that the Mishimas are wealthy enough to be considered at least in the upper middle class. The house appeared in Episode 08 of the anime series. In the context of the current story, Nana returned to the family house between the events of Chapter 41 through 43. It is also mentioned that Nana's mother put up a large collection framed pictures, framed newspaper articles featuring Nana's exploits, and framed soccer shirts worn by Nana over time.

Mandarin Oriental, Munich[]

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is a hotel located in Munich's Old Town near shopping along Maximilianstrasse Avenue and the famous brewery Hofbräuhaus. The building that houses Mandarin Oriental, Munich was originally constructed in 1880 and served as the city’s opera house. In 1990, the building was converted into a hotel by hotelier Georg Rafael. Between 1990 and 2000, it was then known as the Hotel Rafael Munich before it was purchased by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2000. Two phases of renovation an refurbishment took place in 2007 and in 2015 respectively.

At the moment, the hotel has 48 rooms, 25 suites, and 4 restaurants and bars. The most notable restaurant is Restaurant Matsuhisa, which serves Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. In Chapter 41, the Mandarin Oriental is the hotel where Kakeru and his teammates are lodged before their match against Bayern Munich.

Manchesterplatz[]

First unveiled on 22 September 2004 as a dark blue granite plaque set in a sandstone border, the place is a memorial built in memory of the 23 people who perished in the Munich Air Disaster on the 6th of February 1958. Underneath is a plaque expressing Manchester United's gratitude to the municipality of Munich and its people. The memorial is located in the Munich suburb of Trudering-Riem, which is in the vicinity of the old Munich Airport. On 24 April 2008, the Munich city council decided to name the site where the memorial stone is placed "Manchesterplatz" (Manchester Square). In the Chapter 42, the Manchester United team visited the memorial before their match against F.C. Bayern Munich.

Manchester Piccadilly station[]

Manchester Piccadilly is the biggest railway station in Manchester, England. First opened in 1842, it was last renamed as Manchester Piccadilly in 1960. Located to the Southeast of Manchester city centre, it hosts long-distance intercity and cross-country services to national and regional destinations including London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, York, and local commuter services around Greater Manchester. It is one of 19 major stations managed by Network Rail. Piccadilly station is also a major interchange with the Metrolink light rail system with 2 tram platforms in its undercroft.

Manchester Piccadilly (Avanti West Coast train) — Avanti West Coast train at Manchester Piccadilly

Between the late 1990s and early 2000s, Piccadilly station was refurbished, taking five years and costing £100 million (in 2002); it was the most expensive improvement on the UK rail network at the time. Piccadilly station is the 4th busiest station in the United Kingdom outside London with over 30 million passenger entries and exits between April 2018 and March 2019. The station hosts services from 6 train operating companies, including the Avanti West Coast serving links between Manchester and London. In Chapter 51, Noriko and Sarah meet at Piccadilly station before they take the high-speed train to London.

Tiara Château Hôtel Mont Royal Chantilly[]

The 5-star Tiara Château Hôtel Mont Royal Chantilly is located in La Chapelle-en-Serval, a commune located in the Oise department. Surrounded by Chantilly Forest, the 19th century-style castle stands at a 35-minute drive from Paris and a 15-minute drive from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a spa, and a fitness center. Guestrooms include desks and chairs, coffee tables, flat-screen televisions with satellite, free Wi-Fi internet access, and views on the Chantilly forest. The hotel was the base camp for the Romania National Football Team at Euro 2016 in real life. In the story, the location has been chosen by Manchester United as their base camp ahead of the final in Paris.

Albert Square, Manchester[]

Albert Square is a public square in the center of Manchester, England. It is dominated by its largest building, the Manchester Town Hall, a Victorian neo-Gothic sandstone ashlar local governmental building on a triangular site, with a 280-foot (85-metre) bell tower, housing a carillon of 23 bells, designed by Alfred Waterhouse. The square also contains a number of monuments and statues, including the main monument to Prince Albert, Prince consort of Queen Victoria (1819-1861). The square, named after the Prince, was laid out to provide a space for the memorial in 1863–67. Work on the town hall began in 1868 and was completed in 1877.

Kamakura Prince Hotel[]

Kamakura Prince Hotel is a Kamakura-based hotel located right next to the Shichirigahama coast, a part of the famous Shonan area on Sagami Bay. All 98 guest rooms overlook the sea. People can also see two of Japan's most famous sights: Mount Fuji and the island of Enoshima. One of the hotel's main features is the Shichirigahama Banquet Hall, which uses a warm wood flooring and can hold up to 600 people for a dinner-style banquet or up to 1,100 people for a buffet-style banquet. With a total surface area of 1,140 squared meters, the banquet hall can be divided into 6 sections to suit needs for banquets, weddings, dances or balls, welcome/farewell parties, exhibitions, alumni meetings, international conventions, and many others, depending on the number of people and the purpose. In Chapter 59, the hotel's banquet hall hosts the reception that follows after Kakeru and Nana's wedding.