Soccer Arena Remains Construction Site 78 Days Before Cup Opener
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Giant yellow-colored steel girders prop up the roof, thousands of seats remain to be installed, the video screens have yet to be mounted and the dressing rooms lack any trace of furniture.
This is the condition of the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, which will host the opening game of soccer’s World Cup in 78 days. For world governing body FIFA, the state of the 820 million reais ($355 million) stadium is among the biggest concerns as General Secretary Jerome Valcke holds a week of talks with local organizers and government officials.