City and Cleveland Browns at odds over proposed stadium relocation to suburbs
Ryan James, co-owner of Cleveland’s oldest Irish pub, the Flat Iron Cafe, relies on National Football League game days to keep his business afloat. These days make up to 10% of his annual revenue and are critical in sustaining his business with tight margins. However, the Cleveland Browns, whose games bring business to downtown Cleveland, are planning to move to Brook Park and build a new, taxpayer-funded $2.4bn stadium. This controversial move reflects a growing trend where sports franchises rely on public funds for stadium construction, sparking debates and lawsuits between cities and teams across the US. The issue highlights the conflict between community vibrancy, profits for billionaire owners, and financial burden on taxpayers.
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