Tickets for the tour are due to go on sale this weekend on May 25th at 9am, but the site says that demand has already been overwhelming.

A Viagogo spokesman said their data shows “over a million ticket searches by fans from Bradford to Beijing.”

They added: "With just four UK dates and an average of 66,500 tickets available per performance, the site is predicting that over half a million fans will be left empty handed at the box office.

"If everyone who has searched for a ticket so far were successful, Wembley stadium would be filled 14 times over."

The tour already has four UK and two Irish dates scheduled in 2014 as well as several across South America. Niall Horan recently took to Twitter and revealed that more are sure to come.

Check out the band performing their hit ‘Kiss You’ on The Today Show last year below:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/OneDirection/view/76578/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:42:32 +0100 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/OneDirection/view/76578/ One Direction have visited Real Madrid whilst in Spain.

Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson met up with the football club's squad as they trained in the sunshine.

The singers rubbed shoulders with global stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo as they continued their love affair with the beautiful game.

The boyband recently spent time with Newcastle United, whilst they also had a kickabout at Wembley Stadium after announcing their 2014 Where We Are tour.

Niall Horan said on the Real Madrid website: "We are in the middle of a European tour right now and we will be performing in Madrid. They told us that we had the opportunity to come to see the Real Madrid players and that is very exciting for us. It is amazing to see how they train and see so many such good players. We are big football fans and Real Madrid are one of the best teams on the planet."

Louis Tomlinson meanwhile simply said: "They are great".

The first wave of nominations have been released for this year's ceremony, which is taking place on August 11.

One Direction are nominated for the Choice Music Group prize, whilst their singer Harry Styles is up for the Choice Male Hottie and Choice Smile gongs.

The news seemingly cements Styles as the leading icon from the group, who also feature the likes of Niall Horan and Liam Payne.

Other nominees for the ceremony include Justin Bieber in the Choice Male Artist and Male Hottie categories.

The hotly contested Choice Female Artist section will see Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, P!nk, Rihanna and Taylor Swift battle it out.

More details about the ceremony, including further nominees and its performers, are due to be revealed soon.

The lads have been enjoying some time off in Barcelona, Spain as they continue their trek around Europe on their Take Me Home tour.

Styles was pictured topless and taking in the sun as he put performing to the back of his mind.

Other photos of fans with the singer topless have also since appeared on Twitter.

Styles shows off his admirable tattoo collection in the snaps, with much of the upper half of his body plastered in ink.

One Direction meanwhile due are to play the Pavelló Olimpic venue in Barcelona tonight (May 22).

The 19-year-old singer's life turned upside down in 2010 when he was placed in the boyband on the UK X Factor, with global stardom soon ensuing.

The lads recently announced a worldwide 2014 stadium tour, but speaking to the Irish Herald, father Bobby Horan said that his son hasn't changed a bit despite all the fame. He said:

"The good thing is that he's still the same young fella that left our house in Mullingar that day in 2010."

One Direction are due to play in Horan's homeland Ireland on the 2014 Where We Are tour with a show at Dublin's Croke Park next summer.

Bobby Horan added that he thinks his son will be taken aback when he plays the venue. The proud dad said:

"The only time Niall was in Croke Park was when he auditioned for the X Factor in 2010, but that was in one of the conference rooms. He wasn't on the pitch or in the stands, so I know he's going to be amazed at the size of Croke Park."

The news was announced earlier today (May 21) and the official book will be titled, 'One Direction: Where We Are: Our Band, Our Story'. While it isn't due to be released for several months, pre-order has begun for around $15 (£10) on Amazon.

The message on the 'Little Things' heartthrobs' newsletter explains: "Calling all One Direction fans! This is the only official book from 1D charting their journey over the last year and a half—from the places they've visited and fans they've met, to their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, highs and lows. It has been a phenomenal year—and this is a phenomenal story."

The publication, for which the cover photo can be seen below, also promises to include "exclusive beautiful photos, backstage snapshots, hand-written annotations and brand new insights into the boys’ world."

Watch One Direction answer fans' questions during a recent concert here:

The British group performed at the Mediolanum Arena to a packed crowd as they continue their Take Me Home European tour.

Speaking on Twitter post-gig, Niall Horan said that their fans had been particularly enthusiastic all day - meaning that come stage-time, the crowd was hyped. He said:

"Milano was epic! U guys were crazy!"

The Irishman later added: "Absolutely mental in Milan last night! Knew it was gona be! I could tell by the rampage of our fans in the streets in the daytime."

Next up on One Direction's touring schedule is a show in Barcelona on Wednesday night (May 22).

The band won the Top Group, Top New Artist and Top Pop Artist awards at the ceremony in Las Vegas last night (May 19).

The news seems to have sat well with Niall Horan, who gushed on Twitter today (May 20):

"Wow ! Wake up and find out that we've won 3 billboard awards! Can't believe it! Thank you so much best fans ever ! Love you soo much xxxxxxx."

He continued: "Top group, top new artist, top pop artist! You guys are the best! Thanks very much! Means so much!"

Other winners on the night included Taylor Swift, who bagged eight awards, and Justin Bieber, who won three.

The former meanwhile made headlines after being seen sticking her tongue out at an embrace between the Canadian and former girlfriend Selena Gomez.

The chart-topping boyband, who announced plans to embark on a major 2014 stadium tour earlier this week, reveal in the clip how grateful they are for the support they continually receive:

Harry says: "Hi guys! We just wanted to send you a quick message to say thank you. We have just announced our stadium tour and we cannot believe it.

"We've been together for about three years and it's all down to you guys that we are able to do this so thank you so, so much."

Louis then added: "We can't wait to see you guys all over the world so thank you very much!"

When asked about the ‘Kiss You’ stars by an Australian radio station, McGuiness stated that he initially had no problem with the group:

“It generated just because we were two UK boybands… People were like, is there a rivalry? Well yeah, in the charts there is, but we don’t have anything against them. But then over time it generated a bit of bad feeling.

“You hear comments they’ve said in interviews to wind you up, and vice versa and then…it’s kind of fake, but then a few of the lads have wound me up personally.”

The 22-year-old then admitted that although he likes Harry Styles, he’s often irritated by the behaviour of several of his bandmates:

“I think he’s retained manners and a bit of dignity, whereas some of them, when they mouth off it really gets under my skin. It riles up loads of 14 year old girls and there’s no need for that, just talk to us.”

Tomlinson then appeared to acknowledge the interview on Twitter last night by tagging McGuiness’s profile with the message:

"So frustrating when people talk the talk in the press but when it comes down to it not a word is said face to face!"

The chart-topping boyband - also comprising Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne - are currently on their Take Me Home world tour, and played in Munich last night (May 17).

The five-piece landed in Italy today to play two shows in Verona and Milan on the 19th and 20th May.

Horan took to Twitter to gush about the band's welcome: "I love Milan, what a beautiful city! And I love Italian food ! Fans were super nice outside today! (sic)."

Earlier in the day, Horan thanked fans for their support in Germany.

He said: "Wazaaappp! Great night in Munich last night! Unbelieveable crowd! (sic)."

Meanwhile, Payne used the social networking site to share his gratitude to One Direction's loyal supporters.

He added: "Munich you were amzinngggg tonight :) so happy to be back on tour :) (sic)."

As previously reported, the boyband confirmed yesterday (May 16) the first batch of dates for their Where We Are stadium tour after teasing a 'big announcement' for a week.

It will kick off in South America in spring before travelling to the UK and Ireland, with more concerts due to be released.

The group announced the news at a press conference at London's Wembley Stadium, before hitting the pitch to pose in football tops from the countries they will visit.

There were seen in tops from the likes of Paraguay and Brazil - although they ditched the traditionally underachieving Scottish football team by wearing the country's rugby strip instead.

The group also had a kickabout on the famous pitch.

The group are due to kick off their 'Where We Are' tour next year with a run of dates in South America, Ireland and the UK, and at the press conference member Liam Payne confessed that the venues are so big they're now concerned that the shows might not sell out:

"We're looking at the pitch out in Wembley and we've got no idea how we're going to sell the tickets."

Louis Tomlinson added that the news is so huge they're now working hard to keep their feet firmly on the ground: "We're just trying to keep our feet on the ground. But right now we just take each day as it comes and get ready for the stadiums. I can't believe I just said that!"

Singer Niall Horan joked that he's particularly looking forward to the South American dates as he loves to party: "We're big into partying and Brazil are big into carnivals so we're excited to get involved."

Watch a clip from one of the boys' recent concerts here:

During today's press conference about their newly announced 2014 stadium tour, the lads explained that while their followers get an insight into their characters through their Twitter pages, they still don't feel as if they really know who they are so wanted to release a film showing exactly that:

"On Twitter you only have 140 characters, you can't get personality across in ten-minute interviews. It's going to be a lot more of how we interact and how we're chilled out in the dressing room and it will be nice to see us as we are."

'This Is us' has been directed by 'Super Size Me' star Morgan Spurlock and will be released later this year (August 29), and Niall Horan added that it will let their Directioners into their private lives like never before: "It's good in the movie because people can see what we're like behind the scenes."

Meanwhile, fans have been reacting to their 'big announcement' from earlier this afternoon and the hashtag '#onebigdisappointment' has been in the top 10 worldwide trending topics list on Twitter because the dates the group have confirmed so far are only in South America, the UK and Ireland.

Watch the official trailer for 'This Is Us' below:

The dates that have been revealed so far include South America, the UK and Ireland, and member Niall Horan took to his official Twitter page this afternoon to reassure fans that these won't be the only countries they visit on the impressive jaunt:

"Everyone as happy as we are? I'm buzzin'! #wherewearetour2014. For us this is absolutely crazy! We are soo excited! Every night is just gonna be amazing! Your support is incredible you have done this. Keep you're eyes peeled! Please don't be disappointed if your country wasn't announced! We will be announcing more over the year!"

Heartthrob Harry Styles also shared his excitement at the news and added that more shows will be planned around the globe over the coming months: "We cannot believe we're announcing a tour in 2014. Latin America, UK, Ireland.. Rest of the world, keep your ears open."

Tickets for the concerts will go on sale from May 25 at 10am UK time and the gigs confirmed so far are as follows:

• April 25, 2014 Bogata, Colombia Estadio El Campinon
• April 27, 2014 Lima, Peru Estadio Nacionalon
• April 29, 2014 Asuncion, Paraguay Jockey Clubon
• May 1, 2014 Santiago, Chile Estadio Nacionalon
• May 3, 2014 Buenos Aires, Argentina Velezon
• May 6, 2014 Montevideo, Uruguay Estadio Centenarioon
• May 8, 2014 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Apoteoseon
• May 10, 2014 Sao Paulo, Brazil Palmeiras Arena
• May 25, 2014 Dublin Croke Park
• May 28, 2014 Sunderland Stadium Of Light
• May 31, 2014 Manchester Etihad
• June 3, 2014 Edinburgh Murrayfield
• June 7, 2014 London Wembley

Watch the lads perform a cover of Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On' below: