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What if a soccer club could transform an entire city? Too often perceived as mere leisure players, professional sports clubs play a deeper role in the urban, economic and social development of territories.Using the example of the Royal Charleroi Sporting Club and its future stadium, the Zebrarena, this book explores the potential impact of a sports project on the city of Charleroi. Through theoretical analysis, prospective scenarios and interviews with key players from the club and the city, the authors ask: can sport really become a driving force for urban revitalization, local employment and social cohesion?This book offers an original reflection, at the crossroads of sport, urban planning and public action. It is aimed at researchers, decision-makers, students, sports enthusiasts and ordinary citizens keen to better understand the link between a club and its territory.A fresh, critical and accessible look at a subject that is still too little explored.