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

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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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 …

Stadium State Rio Pele Maracana

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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3 years, 9 months ago

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

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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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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 …

Stadium Brazil Rio Pele Maracana Renaming Iconic Janeiro Eyes

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 …

Brazil Rio Maracana Pele Stadium

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 …

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

Rio abandons plan to rename Maracana stadium after Pele

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

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

Rio de Janeiro Eyes Renaming Iconic Maracana Stadium for Pele

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

Brazil to name famous Maracana stadium after Pele

Football returns in Brazil at empty Maracana stadium