Rio’s Big Four Clash in Campeonato Carioca Semis
Following Fluminense's 3-0 dismantling of Vasco and Flamengo's 2-1 win over Botafogo, Fluminense and Flamengo are the last two teams...
April 24, 2017Topic
Maracana
Brazil’s Odebrecht Paid US$2.3MM in Bribes for Maracanã Renovation
Sworn testimony from several Odebrecht executives revealed the company paid US$2.3 million in bribes to win the US$228 million (eventually...
April 20, 2017
Rio’s Flamengo Defeats Atlético-PR 2×1 in Libertadores at Maracanã
With the victory, Flamengo takes over first place in Group 4 after three rounds of Group play.
April 13, 2017
France’s Lagardère to Take Over Rio’s Maracanã Stadium
French media conglomerate, Lagardère, have agreed to pay Odebrecht R$30 million, along with an additional R$20 million to pay for...
April 6, 2017
Flamengo Win in Copa Libertadores in Return to Maracanã in Rio
Flamengo began its 2017 Copa Libertadores campaign in triumphant fashion, defeating Argentinian club San Lorenzo 4-0 in Maracanã Stadium.
March 9, 2017
Rio’s Fluminense Beat Flamengo to Win 2017 Taça Guanabara
After a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time, Fluminense defeated Flamengo on penalties, 4-2, to win the first stage of...
March 6, 2017
Rio’s Engenhão to Host Taça Guanabara Flamengo-Fluminense Final
As a result of a recent government regulation that looks to curb fan violence, only fans of Fluminense will be...
March 2, 2017
One of Final Bidders for Rio’s Maracanã Management Drops Out
The CSM/GL Events/Amsterdam Arenas consortium has removed its bid to take over Maracanã Stadium, leaving only French company Lagardère Sports,...
February 23, 2017
Rio’s Flamengo May Not Play at Maracanã Stadium in 2017
Fans of the Flamengo football (soccer) club, one of the most popular in Brazil if not the world, are still...
December 22, 2016