Match venues specified in the Podesta diaries (6)

I believe the answer is:

stadia

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'match venues specified' is the definition.
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'in the podesta diaries' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'STADIA' can be found hidden inside 'podesta diaries'.

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(Other definitions for stadia that I've seen before include "Athletics grounds" , "Sports arenas" , "Sports grounds" , "Big venues" , "Bowls" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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