Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín described the planning approval as a key milestone in Northern Ireland's stadium redevelopment programme and said it was a good example of cross-departmental co-operation at Stormont.
The situation is complicated by the fact that clubs can make deductions for investment in their stadium and youth programmes, as well as discounting salaries of any players who signed a contract before the rules were announced.
The Sinn Féin minister said the development of regional sports stadiums was a Programme for Government commitment which she would continue to honour.
Brazil has spent a fortune on a lavish, if somewhat leisurely, programme of stadium construction and renovation.
"We are delighted to add the Barbarians-Samoa match at the Olympic Stadium to our testing programme," the England Rugby 2015 chief executive said.
In 2011, the Northern Ireland Executive allocated £138 million for a major programme of stadium redevelopment throughout Northern Ireland, with £28 million allocated to the redevelopment of Windsor Park.
In the annual report, the club proudly highlight their all-round investment, with 106 further non-playing staff recruited, £255 spent per fan on improving the stadium experience, enhanced community programmes and other infrastructure.
At least 40% of the $11bn World Cup construction programme – including stadiums, training facilities, transport infrastructure and hotels – is either under way or has been completed, the Russian organising committee told the Guardian this week.
Many of the children singing at the stadium benefit from UNICEF programmes in Papua New Guinea and the uplifting moment merged the worlds of sport and music together on behalf of children.
A day out at the Pirelli Stadium - a ticket, a programme, a cup of tea and a pie - would cost an adult £20.80.
Hearts say the money will be used to repair key infrastructure at Tynecastle Stadium and strengthen their academy programme.
