Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 16:06
Brazil striker Fred has declared himself ready to start in Sunday`s international friendly against England at the revamped Maracana Stadium, despite nursing a broken rib.
Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 17:15
The clash at the Maracana had been thrown into doubt over a lack of required safety reports for the stadium, but the court order has since been overturned.
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 13:52
Some of Brazil`s stadiums which will host the FIFA Confederations Cup in June are facing problems, two weeks before the beginning of the tourney.
Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12:31
Rio`s famed Maracana Stadium reopens Saturday for an exhibition match that will serve as a first test ahead of the Confederations Cup in June and the World Cup next year.
Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 14:13
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes has denied the closure of the city`s Olympic athletics stadium will affect preparations for the 2016 Games.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 13:36
World football governing body FIFA has reiterated its concern at delays in the redevelopment of Rio de Janeiro`s Maracana Stadium for the 2014 World Cup.
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 12:18
Rio de Janeiro`s state government insists that Maracana Stadium remains on target to be ready for FIFA Confederations Cup in June.
Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 14:38
Rio de Janeiro`s Maracana Stadium is the least complete of the six arenas that will host the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 11:43
The Maracana Stadium should be free for use by domestic Brazilian football after the FIFA Confederations Cup in June next year.
Last Updated: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 15:48
The famous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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