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It was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup. Since then, it has mainly been used for football matches between the major football clubs in Rio de Janeiro, including Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo and Vasco da Gama. It has also hosted a number of concerts and other sporting events. Although the paid attendance at the final game of the 1950 FIFA World Cup was 199,500, the stadium currently seats 95,000 spectators.
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2 - Marseille held as Cesar error lifts Lille
3 - Messi hat-trick can't top Real
4 - Pana sneaks by Asteras
5 - Leverkusen back in title hunt
6 - Super-sub Johnson rescues City
7 - Newboy Honda drives CSKA to victory
8 - Ajax thump PSV, Feyenoord held
9 - Season over for Porto's Gonzalez
10 - Ikenwa double drops Dempo
11 - Shim fires Jeonbuk top
12 - Injured Bougherra out for three weeks
13 - United fightback frustrates Rangers
14 - Al Gharafa stay top after big win
15 - Al Wahda extend lead
16 - Rampant Rooney sends United top
17 - Everton confirm Donovan departure
18 - Bayern were poor admits Robben
19 - Could Rooney be a 'Galactico'?
20 - Happy Birthday to you!
21 - Sevilla frustrated by resilient Depor
22 - El Hamdaoui hits hat-trick
23 - Viola bounce back as Inter falter
24 - Lyon crash as stalemate reigns in France
25 - Olympiacos suffer own goal nightmare
26 - Wenger takes heart from late winner
27 - Sheva sends Dynamo clear
28 - Bendtner keeps Gunners in the hunt
29 - Robben double saves lacklustre Bayern
30 - Mahindra drop points
31 - Vidic covets Rooney showdown
32 - O'Neill: Draw a 'reasonable outcome'
33 - McCarthy says luck has turned
34 - Ancelotti: We are in good condition
35 - Keane puts Celtic into last four
36 - Drogba shoots Chelsea top
37 - Sydney secure Grand Final place
38 - Nakamura enjoys winning return
39 - Busan claim first win
40 - Torres reveals Liverpool doubts
41 - Pav lifts Spurs again
42 - Perspolis held to a draw
43 - Nesta surgery date set
44 - Moyes hopes to extend Donovan stay
45 - Two hats better than one?
46 - Fabregas: I always want to play
47 - City given green light to develop
48 - Herbert: Phoenix won't be intimidated
49 - Robinho happy to stay at Santos
50 - Recognition rewarding early expats
51 - World Leagues preview
52 - Bougherra: I'm happy at Rangers
53 - SPL defend compensation plans
54 - Midfielders returning for United
55 - Ruud thrilled with first start
56 - Terry confident of ousting Inter
57 - Churchill make a point
58 - USA still blazing a trail
59 - European Leagues preview
60 - MLS players vote to strike
61 - Drogba fires warning to rivals
62 - Benitez stays positive despite Lille defeat
63 - Washington wins it for Sao Paulo
64 - Copa Libertadores review
65 - Drogba named Africa's best
66 - Lotina extends Depor deal
67 - Lille pile more pain on Reds
68 - Drogba: I'm hungrier than ever
69 - Malaysia seek further boost
70 - Chilean football on the recovery trail
71 - Rooney setting no targets
72 - AFC Champions League review
73 - Verbeek: No decision on future
74 - Banfield stay out in front
75 - Beckham wraps himself in United colours
76 - Thereau treble lifts stuggling Charleroi
77 - Ten Cate offers resignation
78 - Teplice edge top ahead of Sparta
79 - Al Hilal win again
80 - Benitez wants 'real Liverpool'
81 - Search continues for Côte d'Ivoire
82 - Burnley end losing run
83 - Beckham: Rooney is the best
84 - Lyon stun Real to reach last eight
85 - UEFA Champions League review
86 - Rooney-inspired United cruise on
87 - Jelen double beats Bordeaux
88 - Pohang revive, Gamba struggle
89 - Campbell clings to England dream
90 - Macheda a fortnight from fitness
91 - Prandelli devastated by exit
92 - Ribery hails Bayern's solidarity
93 - Major milestones, striking success
94 - Spoils shared in Chile, holders draw
95 - Liverpool, Juve seek Europa salvation
96 - Wenger hails confident Bendtner
97 - Ibrahimovic, Guardiola banned for one match
98 - Kashima dent Jeonbuk's hopes
99 - Denilson continues Bunyodkor's perfect start
100 - Bayern's Breno out for the season
101 - Al Gharafa down Al Ahli
Clarence Seedorf's late goal gave AC Milan a win over Chievo to cut the gap with Inter Milan to a point, but an injury to David Beckham clouded the victory.
Marseille missed a chance to move to third in France on Sunday after being held 1-1 at Toulouse, while Lille benefited from an own-goal by Grenoble defender Bostjan Cesar.
Lionel Messi bagged all three goals in a win over Valencia, but compatriot Gonzalo Higuain claimed a hat-trick also as Real thumped Valladolid 4-1.
Panathinaikos extended their lead at the top of the table to five points with a 1-0 win at 10-man Asteras Tripoli on an ill-tempered night of Greek football.
Stefan Kiessling scored twice to put Leverkusen back in the Bundesliga race and seal a 4-2 win over Hamburg while Bayern stayed top of the table.
Manchester City rescued a 1-1 draw at Sunderland as Adam Johnson came off the bench to score a stoppage-time equaliser against his home-town club on Sunday.
Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda scored the winner as CSKA Moscow warmed up for Tuesday's Champions League trip to Sevilla with a 1-0 win over Amkar Perm.
Ajax gave their Eredivisie title hopes a huge boost by dismantling rivals PSV Eindhoven 4-1 on Sunday to move within six points of leaders FC Twente.
FC Porto's Argentinian midfielder Mariano Gonzalez will undergo surgery on a knee injury, the Portuguese champions confirmed on Sunday.
Nigerian striker Ekene Ikenwa scored twice as Salgaocar recorded an impressive 3-2 win over I-League leaders Dempo Sports Club on Sunday.
Jeonbuk Motors bounced back from their midweek Champions League defeat to leap to top of the K-League with a 1-0 win over FC Seoul Sunday.
Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist expects Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra to be sidelined with a hamstring injury for another three weeks.
Dundee United staged a stunning second half fightback to earn a 3-3 draw in Sunday's Scottish Cup quarter-final against holders Rangers.
Defending champions Al Gharafa remain in top spot after routing Al Wakra 4-1 in the Qatar League.
UAE League leaders Al Wahda opened a four-point gap over rivals Al Jazira as they defeated Al Dhafra 3-0 in the opening match of round 16 of the league.
Wayne Rooney fired Manchester United back to the top of the table with a brace against Fulham, while Manchester City saved a late draw at Sunderland.
Everton confirmed on Sunday that USA forward Landon Donovan will return to the LA Galaxy after the club were unable to extend his loan spell.
Arjen Robben admitted Bayern Munich were tactically poor before he scored twice in the second half to rescue a 2-1 win over Freiburg on Saturday.
Real Madrid have an "obsession" about signing Wayne Rooney, but they would need to pay at least 80 million Euros says ex-President Ramon Calderon.
FIFA.com presents a selection of football's best-known birthday boys this week. Nicolas Anelka and Fernando Torres are among those celebrating.
Sevilla suffered a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday, failing to make up ground on third-placed Valencia.
Mounir El Hamdaoui struck a hat-trick as AZ Alkmaar kept up their challenge for a direct Europa League place with a thumping 6-2 victory over RKC Waalwijk.
Fiorentina came back from a goal down to defeat Napoli 3-1 on Saturday, while Serie A leaders Inter crashed 3-1 at Catania on Friday.
Lyon crashed back to earth as they missed their chance to join the leading group in the French top flight, being held to a 1-1 draw at home by St. Etienne.
Olympiacos shot themselves in the collective foot as two own goals prevented them narrowing the gap to Super League leaders Panathinaikos.
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's last-gasp 2-1 victory at 10-man Hull could go a long way to helping the side win a first league title since 2004.
Dynamo Kiev re-established their three-point lead at the top of the Superliga with a 1-0 win over Vorskla as striker Andriy Shevchenko scored the only goal.
Didier Drogba sent Chelsea back to the top of the table on Saturday but Arsenal stayed on their heels thanks to a last-minute victory over 10-man Hull.
Arjen Robben scored twice as Bayern Munich struggled to overcome Freiburg on Saturday to put the hosts back on top of the German Bundesliga.
Mahindra United missed out on a chance to move clear at the top of the I-League on Saturday after sharing a 1-1 draw with East Bengal.
Nemanja Vidic has labelled Wayne Rooney as the world's best striker, but said he would love to face his Manchester United team-mate in South Africa.
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side did not do enough to warrant victory against Stoke at a windy Britannia Stadium on Saturday.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy believes his side's run of bad luck may have changed after a win at Burnley that gives them a "fighting chance" of survival.
After watching his side beat West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League, Carlo Ancelotti has insisted Chelsea are in good shape to take on Inter Milan.
Robbie Keane scored a hat-trick as Celtic progressed to the Scottish Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park here on Saturday.
Didier Drogba fired Chelsea back to the top of the Premier League with two second-half goals as the Blues slammed struggling West Ham 4-1 on Saturday.
Sydney will face defending champions Melbourne Victory in next week's A-League Grand Final after beating Wellington Phoenix 4-2 on Saturday.
Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura celebrated his return to the J. League after eight years as Yokohama F. Marinos beat Shonan Bellmare 3-0.
Busan I'Park picked up their first points of the new K-League season with a shock 2-0 win over Ulsan Horang-I at Ulsan World Cup Stadium Saturday.
Striker Fernando Torres has admitted he will think about his future at Liverpool if the club do not buy the players needed to turn them into contenders.
In-form striker Roman Pavlyuchenko kept Tottenham on course for the Champions League as his double clinched a 3-1 win against Blackburn.
Karim Bagheri's second-half goal secured a 1-1 draw for Perspolis at Malavan in the Iran Pro League.
AC Milan have confirmed defender Alessandro Nesta will have an operation on his knee on Monday.
David Moyes has not given up hope of keeping USA skipper Landon Donovan in a squad he maintains is the best he has ever had at the club.
FIFA.com takes a look at the phenomenon of the player-manager; the individuals capable of influencing play from the touchline and on the pitch.
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas insists there is no chance of him asking Arsene Wenger to rest him in order to protect against further injury problems.
Manchester City have signed a £1billion agreement with Manchester City Council to develop land around their Eastlands stadium.
Ricki Herbert insisted his side will not be overawed by the occasion when they travel to Sydney FC with a place in the A-League Grand Final at stake.
Robinho has reiterated his desire to extend his loan stay at Santos and hopes talks have already been initiated with Manchester City.
FIFA.com looks at the multitude of Brazilian players operating overseas who are better known in their adopted countries than in their homeland.
FIFA.com takes a look at the best of the weekend's domestic action in Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Japan, Korea Republic and Mexico.
Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra insists he is not thinking about leaving Rangers after this summer's 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
The SPL have defended plans to increase the compensation payments to clubs who lose young players they have developed.
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ryan Giggs' absence with a broken arm has provided him with the rest required to be a weapon for Manchester United.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has spoken of his delight after marking his full Hamburg debut with a goal against Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League.
John Terry has said that he is confident Chelsea can progress in the UEFA Champions League despite losing 2-1 in the first leg against Inter Milan.
Vimal Pariyar's late equaliser salvaged a point for Churchill Brothers at Viva Kerala in the I-League.
Victory over Germany at the Algarve Cup has helped USA hold on to top spot in the first FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking of 2010.
Bouncing back from European disappointment will be the aim for Real Madrid and AC Milan, while resurgent Arsenal will try to step up their title bid.
Major League Soccer players have voted to go on strike if no new labour agreement can be agreed with the league before the season starts.
In-form Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has spoken of his hunger to win back the Premier League title ahead of the Blues weekend meeting with West Ham.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was happy with an improved attitude from his side despite a 1-0 UEFA Europa League defeat at Lille.
A Washington double lifted Sao Paulo to a Copa Libertadores win over Nacional but fellow Brazilian clubs Internacional and Cruzeiro could only draw.
This week saw away wins for Brazilian hopefuls and Uruguayan minnows CA Cerro, who now stand top of their section in the Copa Libertadores.
Côte d'Ivoire and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been crowned African Player of the Year for 2009 ahead of Michael Essien and Samuel Eto'o.
Deportivo La Coruna coach Miguel Angel Lotina has signed a one-year contract extension at the Spanish club.
Liverpool's disappointing season suffered another blow with a 1-0 first-leg loss at Lille in the Europa League, while Juventus and Hamburg both won.
On his 32nd birthday, Chelsea's Didier Drogba has revealed he still has the same passion for football and remains as eager as always to win silverware.
Malaysia are working towards ensuring their recent progression in the global pecking order is just the beginning of a bright future in south Asia.
Driven by the President of the Chilean FA, the sport is beginning to bounce back from the terrible earthquake that struck the country last month.
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is refusing to set himself a target for the season despite breaking the 30 mark at Old Trafford last night.
The AFC Champions League has continued with myriad upsets as a number of big guns again failed to fire leaving this year’s contest wide open.
Australia coach Pim Verbeek says he has yet to make a decision on whether he will stay with the Socceroos beyond the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Argentinian Apertura champions Banfield secured a 2-2 draw away to closest challengers Nacional to consolidate top in their Copa Libertadores group.
Despite his AC Milan side suffering a heavy Champions League defeat David Beckham displayed his passion for Manchester United in an emotional Old Trafford return.
A Cyril Thereau hat-trick helped Charleroi to a 4-1 win over Lokeren in a one-sided contest between two struggling Jupiler League teams.
Former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant Henk ten Cate has offered to resign as coach of Dubai's Al Ahli after their 5-0 home defeat to Qatar's Al Sadd.
Teplice took a slim lead at the top of the league standings edging Sparta Prague on goal difference courtesy of a 2-1 defeat of Plzen.
Saudi big guns Al Hilal continued their perfect Champions League start with a 3-1 win over Iran's Mes Kerman, while Al Sadd blitzed UAE champs Al Ahli 5-0.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told his players that tomorrow's last-16 first-leg tie against Lille may be their "most important game of the season."
The Côte d'Ivoire Football Federation says that Guus Hiddink has not reached a deal to coach the Elephants at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Burnley ended a run of four successive defeats with a 1-1 draw at home against Stoke City though the Clarets remain entrenched in the relegation zone.
David Beckham hailed Wayne Rooney as one of the world's best players after Manchester United put AC Milan out of the UEFA Champions League.
Miralem Pjanic’s 75th-minute strike snatched Lyon a draw at Real Madrid, completing an unlikely 2-1 aggregate win that eliminated the Spanish giants.
Lyon got a late goal from Miralem Pjanic to knock out Real Madrid, while AC Milan were swept aside by a Wayne Rooney-inspired Manchester United.
Wayne Rooney thrust Manchester United to a 4-0 defeat of AC Milan, which sealed a 7-2 aggregate triumph and sent the Red Devils into the last eight.
Ireneusz Jelen's second-half brace earned Auxerre a 2-1 victory at Bordeaux to frustrate the champions' bid to pull clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Reigning champions Pohang Steelers put their AFC Champions League campaign back on track, while former winners Gamba Osaka were held at home.
Arsenal's veteran centre-half Sol Campbell, 35, has said that he refusing to give up hope on a England recall for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he expects Federico Macheda to be back in action in two weeks to help ease Manchester United's current striker crisis.
Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli has spoken of his bitterness at La Viola's dramatic Champions League exit against Bayern Munich.
Franck Ribery has said that Bayern Munich's dramatic Champions League triumph against Fiorentina proves that the German giants are unified.
The scoring feats of Messrs Bendtner, Crouch and Villa feature in FIFA.com's latest statistical review, along with landmarks for England and River Plate.
Estudiantes were held away to Bolivar as a lively Chilean derby ended all square, while Racing and Deportivo Cuenca beat Cerro Porteno and Morelia.
Juventus and Liverpool will both seek to pick up the pieces of their respective disappointing campaigns in Thursday's UEFA Europa League action.
Arsene Wenger hailed the mental strength of striker Nicklas Bendtner after the Dane scored a hat-trick in Arsenal's 5-0 UEFA Champions League rout of Porto.
Barcelona have been hit with a one match ban for coach Pep Guardiola and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic following the weekend match against Almeria.
A late winner from Yasushi Endo gave J.League champions Kashima Antlers a dramatic 2-1 AFC Champions League victory over Jeonbuk Motors.
Uzbek giants Bunyodkor have maintained their 100 per cent record in the AFC Champions League with a 2-1 win over Al Wahda thanks to a Denilson double.
Bayern Munich's Brazilian defender Breno, on loan at Nuremburg, has been ruled out for the season after suffering a horror tackle at the weekend.
Qatar's Al Gharafa scored a comeback 3-2 win against Al Ahli to maintain their perfect start and condemn the Saudis to a second consecutive defeat.
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