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What happened to the stadiums in Brazil?

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What happened to the stadiums in Brazil?

This Feb. 2, 2017 photo shows Maracana stadium’s dry playing field in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium was renovated for the 2014 World Cup at a cost of about $500 million, and largely abandoned after the Olympics and Paralympics, then hit by vandals who ripped out thousands of seats and stole televisions.

Is Maracana stadium in use?

The stadium is mainly used for football matches between the major football clubs in Rio de Janeiro, including Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Vasco da Gama….Maracanã Stadium.

Public transit Maracanã Station SuperVia train services Metrô Rio line 2
Owner Rio de Janeiro State Government
Construction

Who plays at Maracana stadium?

Fluminense FC
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Maracanã/Teams

How many stadiums did Brazil build for World Cup?

12 stadiums
It’s estimated to have cost the Brazilian government $220-$300 million. Three workers died during construction. It’s one of 12 stadiums Brazil built for the 2014 World Cup. The stadium was used for just 4 matches during the World Cup.

Why are Olympic stadiums abandoned?

Due to Greece’s economic frailties after the Olympic Games, there has been no further investment and the majority of the newly constructed stadiums now lie abandoned.

What is the best stadium in the world?

Ranking the Top 10 Stadiums

  • The Allianz Arena, Germany.
  • Old Trafford, United Kingdom.
  • Camp Nou, Spain.
  • Azteca – Mexico.
  • Santiago Bernabeu, Spain.
  • Anfield Road, United Kingdom.
  • San Siro, Italy.
  • The Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.

Do Olympic stadiums get reused?

Host cities spend millions of dollars on infrastructure that in some cases gets unused years after medals are awarded and spectators have moved on to the next Olympics.