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Brazil’s Adriano bids farewell in testimonial match at Maracana
1 week, 1 day ago

Brazil’s Adriano bids farewell in testimonial match at Maracana

The Hindu  

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano, nicknamed the ‘Emperor’ in his prime, bid farewell to football on Sunday in a testimonial match at the home of Flamengo, the club where his once promising career started. The testimonial, played at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, ended with a 4-3 victory for the ‘Flamengo Legends’ against ‘Friends of Italy’. …

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Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi’s Argentina squad celebrated like they’d won the World Cup again after a dramatic 1-0 win over archrival Brazil on Tuesday. It was Brazil’s first home defeat ever in World Cup qualifying, a game that was delayed because of a brawl between fans in the stands. The Argentina squad celebrated on the pitch for 10 …

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Messi walks off in protest, Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after ugly fight in Maracana stands
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi walks off in protest, Brazil vs Argentina World Cup qualifier delayed after ugly fight in Maracana stands

Hindustan Times  

There was a 30-minute delay in the kickoff of the Brazil vs Argentina FIFA World Cup qualifier match due to clashes among rival supporters in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Messi-led Argentina team walks off after clashes broke out in the Maracana stands The Brazil and Argentina players had lined up for their respective national anthems when the …

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Argentina returns to Maracana Stadium, where many believe pursuit of latest World Cup title began
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina returns to Maracana Stadium, where many believe pursuit of latest World Cup title began

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Many Argentinians believe that the pursuit of their country’s latest World Cup title started for real more than two years ago at Maracana Stadium. About two hundred Argentina fans gathered Monday evening outside the team’s hotel in Rio de Janeiro ahead of its South American World Cup qualifying match against Brazil. “The Maracana was once the …

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Argentina eyes Di Maria, Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina eyes Di Maria, Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash

The Hindu  

Argentina and Brazil tested new options up front on Saturday for their World Cup qualifying match next week, an encounter that could give the losing side a bitter ending to 2023. Lionel Messi’s Argentina lost to Uruguay on Thursday its first match since it hoisted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, while the host of the superclasico will play without …

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Argentina eyes Di Maria and Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina eyes Di Maria and Brazil tests Jesus ahead of World Cup qualifying clash

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina and Brazil tested new options up front on Saturday for their World Cup qualifying match next week, an encounter that could give the losing side a bitter ending to 2023. Lionel Messi’s Argentina lost to Uruguay on Thursday its first match since it hoisted the World Cup trophy in Qatar, while the host of the …

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Rio government names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr
1 year, 5 months ago

Rio government names anti-racism law after Vinicius Jr

The Hindu  

The Rio de Janeiro government named an anti-racism law after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr on Wednesday which will see sporting events stopped or suspended in the event of racist conduct. READ: Di Maria joins Benfica as a free agent for second stint The ‘Vini Jr law’, unanimously approved by the Rio government in June, includes protocol on how to …

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Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame
2 years ago

Brazil invites Messi to mark footprints in Maracana’s Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been invited to “eternalise” his mark at Brazil’s famous Maracana stadium by leaving his footprints in the iconic stadium’s Hall of Fame, the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence has said. After Argentina won the World Cup by beating France 4-2 on penalties in a heart-stopping final on Sunday, the public body which …

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Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title
3 years, 5 months ago

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil 1-0, wins Copa America title

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Two long droughts ended on Saturday at the Copa America final: Argentina won its first major title since 1993 after a 1-0 win against Brazil. When Argentina opened the scoring in a rare Brazil defensive mistake and Di Maria’s classy finish, the match became more physical and Argentina successfully stopped the ball from getting to Neymar. …

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Copa America Final Highlights Argentina 1 vs Brazil 0: Di Maria's goal wins Argentina its first Copa title since 1993; Messi wins first title with the Albiceleste
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America Final Highlights Argentina 1 vs Brazil 0: Di Maria's goal wins Argentina its first Copa title since 1993; Messi wins first title with the Albiceleste

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's coverage of the Copa America final between Argentina and Brazil being played at the Estádio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After 28 years of wait, Argentina finally has a trophy as it beat Brazil in the final of Copa America 2021 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Martínez, Molina, Tagliafico, Palacios, Rodríguez, …

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Rio de Janeiro Opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America Final
3 years, 5 months ago

Rio de Janeiro Opens 10% of Maracana Stadium for Copa America Final

News 18  

Rio de Janeiro officials are allowing Copa America organizers to invite thousands of COVID-19-tested fans into the final at Maracana Stadium between Brazil and Argentina on Saturday. Rio city health secretary Daniel Soranz issued guidelines on Friday permitting crowds of up to 10% in each section of the 78,000-seat stadium. The Maracana hosted about 60,000 fans in the previous Copa …

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Copa America 2021: Rio de Janiero to allow fans to attend Brazil-Argentina final in Maracana Stadium
3 years, 5 months ago

Copa America 2021: Rio de Janiero to allow fans to attend Brazil-Argentina final in Maracana Stadium

Firstpost  

This would make it the first match in the 2021 Copa America, South America’s largest international football tournament, with fans in the stands. Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro, one of the Brazilian cities hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, on Friday gave the go-ahead for thousands of fans to attend Saturday’s Copa America final against Argentina at the Maracana …

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Rio abandons plan to rename Maracana stadium after Pele
3 years, 8 months ago

Rio abandons plan to rename Maracana stadium after Pele

The Hindu  

Rio de Janeiro abandoned plans to rename its famous Maracana Stadium in tribute to Pele on Thursday after a widespread outcry from fans. The official proposal to give Pele’s name to the ground that hosted the final of the 2014 World Cup and the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games was vetoed by state governor Claudio Castro. The Rio …

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Rio de Janeiro state legislature backs off plan to rename Maracana stadium for Pele
3 years, 8 months ago

Rio de Janeiro state legislature backs off plan to rename Maracana stadium for Pele

Firstpost  

The Maracana, which takes its unofficial name from the surrounding neighbourhood, has been the scene of historic matches including the 1950 and 2014 World Cup finals Rio de Janeiro: The Rio de Janeiro state legislature backed down Tuesday from plans to rename Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium for football legend Pele, after the proposal triggered controversy. In an unusual move, legislative …

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Rio de Janeiro lawmakers sign bill to rename iconic Maracana stadium after football legend Pele
3 years, 9 months ago

Rio de Janeiro lawmakers sign bill to rename iconic Maracana stadium after football legend Pele

Firstpost  

Lawmakers voted on Tuesday to change the stadium’s official name to “Edson Arantes do Nascimento - Rei Pele” — the three-time world champion’s full name, plus “King Pele,” his nickname. Rio de Janeiro: Football’s greatest living legend, Pele, could add another to his long list of accolades: the Rio de Janeiro state legislature has voted to rename Brazil’s iconic Maracana …

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Rio de Janeiro Eyes Renaming Iconic Maracana Stadium for Pele
3 years, 9 months ago

Rio de Janeiro Eyes Renaming Iconic Maracana Stadium for Pele

News 18  

Football’s greatest living legend, Pele, could add another to his long list of accolades: the Rio de Janeiro state legislature has voted to rename Brazil’s iconic Maracana stadium for him. Lawmakers voted Tuesday to change the stadium’s official name to “Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Rei Pele” — the three-time world champion’s full name, plus “King Pele,” his nickname. The …

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Rio Votes to Put Pele's Name on Famous Maracana Stadium
3 years, 9 months ago

Rio Votes to Put Pele's Name on Famous Maracana Stadium

News 18  

Brazil’s world-famous Maracana stadium is to get a new name, after the Rio de Janeiro state legislature voted on Tuesday to change its official title to the Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Rei Pele stadium. The 80-year-old Pele, whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, played at the stadium many times for Brazil and scored his 1,000th goal there …

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Brazil to name famous Maracana stadium after Pele
3 years, 9 months ago

Brazil to name famous Maracana stadium after Pele

Al Jazeera  

Brazil’s Maracana stadium will be named after the country’s football legend Pele, as the Rio de Janeiro state legislature voted on Tuesday to change its official title to the Edson Arantes do Nascimento – Rei Pele Stadium. The 80-year-old Pele, whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, played at the stadium many times for Brazil and scored his 1,000th …

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Brazil Police Increase Presence Around Maracana for Copa Libertadores Final
3 years, 10 months ago

Brazil Police Increase Presence Around Maracana for Copa Libertadores Final

News 18  

Fears that Brazilian football fans may ignore social distancing rules and turn up for Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Santos have prompted Rio de Janeiro police to announce an increase in officers inside and outside the stadium. Although the game at the Maracana stadium is being held without fans, as many as 5000 people are expected to attend, …

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Empty Maracana to Host All-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Final
3 years, 10 months ago

Empty Maracana to Host All-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Final

News 18  

South American players have often reached the heights of European soccer in recent years, and European coaches are now doing the same in South America. He will lead Palmeiras against Santos on Saturday in an all-Brazilian and all-Sao Paulo final at an empty Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “That is why I crossed the Atlantic to be here, in …

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Football returns in Brazil at empty Maracana stadium
4 years, 6 months ago

Football returns in Brazil at empty Maracana stadium

The Hindu  

Brazilian football resumed after a three-month hiatus on Thursday night, with Flamengo beating Bangu 3-0 at an empty Maracana stadium in the first game of the restarted Rio de Janeiro state championship. Most of the other state championships, which are usually played between January and April before the national leagues take place in the second half of the year, have …

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