Maracanã Stadium Still Without Contracts
The stage for the Seleção Brasileira's finest moment since in over a decade, Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã will host its...
July 9, 2013Topic
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Rio Reacts as Engenhão Closes
The closure of Rio’s Engenhão Stadium could not only play havoc with Brazil’s national and state football (soccer) calendar but...
April 2, 2013
Engenhão Stadium Closed in Rio: Daily
Rio's Engenhão stadium has been put out of action by mayor Eduardo Paes for the indefnite future.
March 28, 2013
UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter in Brazil
A Brazilian version of “The Ultimate Fighter”, a reality show created in 2005 by UFC, started Sunday, March 25th, airing...
April 17, 2012
Watching a Football (Soccer) Game in Rio
With the Brazilian football season back in full swing, those hankering for some sport amongst the samba rhythms have a...
February 21, 2012
First Classico Ends in Stalemate
First Taça Guanabara classico of 2012 ended goalless on Sunday evening as Botafogo and Flamengo clashed at the Engenhão.
February 7, 2012
Flamengo Stay in Libertadores: Daily
Flamengo qualified for the group stages of the Copa Libertadores after defeating Bolivian outfit Real Potosí 2-0 last night at...
February 2, 2012
The Football Stadiums of Rio de Janeiro
With Maracanã Stadium out of action until 2013, the alternatives in Rio are Botafogo’s Engenhão Stadium, and Vasco’s São Januario...
June 7, 2011
Flamengo Capture 2011 Carioca Crown
By Robbie Blakeley, Contributing Sports Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Flamengo are the 2011 Carioca champions after defeating Vasco...
May 3, 2011