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The origins of the London Stadium's contentious position trace back to its bidding process in the early 2000s. Following London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympics, the project aimed to revitalize Stratford and create an athletic legacy. However, the structure proceeded through a series of poorly executed proposals and convoluted negotiations with West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur.
The lack of foresight regarding its long-term use led to the current situation, where a venue constructed for the Olympics fell short of promising a sustainable future for the clubs that would inhabit it.