Brazil World Cup Final Venue Opens After Delays, Cost Overruns
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Brazil’s President Dilma Rouseff was among those present today for the reopening of the stadium that will host next year’s World Cup final, after a three-year renovation program blighted by delays and cost overruns.
The Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, one of soccer’s most well-known stadiums, hosted an exhibition match featuring teams captained by former Brazil World Cup winners Ronaldo and Bebeto in front of a reduced 28,000-capacity crowd.