Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:01
A rejuvenation process in preparation for next year`s FIFA World Cup was started on the turf of Brazil`s iconic Maracana stadium.
Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 11:04
Brazil international goalkeeper Jefferson has criticised the state of the Maracana stadium pitch, saying the venue for next year`s World Cup final is unfit for playing.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 13:58
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says he has identified weaknesses in the Spanish team ahead of Sunday`s Confederations Cup final at the Maracana Stadium here.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 13:46
More than 10,000 police officers will be deployed at the Maracana Stadium Sunday for the Confederations Cup final between Brazil and Spain.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 13:41
Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 12:32
Italy midfielder Andre Pirlo said he felt "honoured" to make his 100th international appearance at Brazil`s iconic Maracana Stadium against Mexico Sunday.
Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 15:29
A sublime 83rd-minute volley from Paulinho earned Brazil a 2-2 draw against England in the first match at the revamped Maracana stadium.
Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 14:08
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari ruled out any major changes in his team to face France June 9, despite an unconvincing 2-2 draw against England at the refurbished Maracana Stadium.
Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 12:58
Though Brazil`s friendly match against England to re-inaugurate the iconic Maracana stadium ended in a 2-2 draw, the home team had good reason to be satisfied, striker Fred said.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 14:55
In a further embarrassment to Brazilian organizers, the vuvuzela, which was the official instrument of the 2014 World Cup, has been banned from the Confederations Cup because of safety concerns.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 14:30
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo admitted that the Maracana Stadium is not fully ready for Sunday`s Brazil-England friendly.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 14:10
England`s attacking options have been further depleted by the withdrawal of Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck from Sunday`s friendly against Brazil at the refurbished Maracana Stadium.
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