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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 - United close in on Owen
3 - Dunga pilots return to pole
4 - Transfer activity intensifies
5 - World Leagues preview
6 - An invention for all eternity
7 - Lu sends Beijing clear
8 - Owen linked with United move
9 - De la Red facing lengthy absence
10 - City bid for Terry rejected
11 - Mowbray biding his time
12 - Jack in the bag for Gunners
13 - USA go for Gold again
14 - Materazzi thrilled with new deal
15 - Juve given D'Agostino deadline
16 - Villa reject Bramble rumours
17 - Albiol cruises through Real medical
18 - Stoke deny Martins link
19 - Donadoni: I'm counting on Lavezzi
20 - Gala swoop for Keita
21 - Laporta talks Villa and Eto'o
22 - Ze Roberto: Hamburg is perfect
23 - Corinthians clinch cup crown
24 - Inter snap up Thiago Motta
25 - Hughes has high hopes for City
26 - Lillestrom relegation worries eased
27 - Surman parts with Southampton
28 - Veh: Title repeat 'Utopian'
29 - Gannon lands Jennings
30 - Yabu shifts Kawasaki into second
31 - Next week on FIFA.com
32 - Van Gaal on trophy trail
33 - Ferguson: Best wishes for Ronaldo
34 - Hibs challenge excites Galbraith
35 - Rodwell hails mentor Moyes
36 - Materazzi handed Inter extension
37 - Advocaat confirmed as Belgium coach
38 - Lasley: Here's your chance lads
39 - Four depart Manchester City
40 - New Gunners deal for Ramsey
41 - Real confirm Benzema en route
42 - Santa Cruz relieved to be at City
43 - Juve deny interest in Alonso
44 - Jagielka fighting to get fit
45 - Torres hails Benitez influence
46 - Schalke sign Pliatsikas
47 - Burnley snap up Edgar
48 - Gallas to stay with Gunners
49 - Davis joins Bolton
50 - Brazil knock Spain off top spot
51 - Rangers focus for Champions League tilt
52 - Di Matteo new Baggies boss
53 - Newly-appointed Straka departs
54 - Melo agrees extension at Fiorentina
55 - Gunners sign up young quartet
56 - Prolific Grafite commits to Wolfsburg
57 - Gonzalez set for Marseille
58 - Erding completes PSG switch
59 - Kaka unveiled by Madrid
60 - Fergie tips Valencia to shine
61 - Ancelotti reveals Maldini snub
62 - Hull still harbour Owen hopes
63 - Maicon 'going nowhere'
64 - Blackburn sign N'zonzi
65 - Thomson braced for Ferguson exit
66 - Burnley land Fletcher, Mears
67 - Milito completes Inter switch
68 - Culina named new Jets coach
69 - Coupet set for PSG
70 - City set to miss out on Eto'o
71 - Torres: Reds must keep stars
72 - Furman departs Ibrox
73 - Eto'o demands threaten transfer
74 - Wagner on song for German U-21s
75 - Reds primed for midfield battle
76 - City test for Celtic
77 - Blackburn swoop for Jacobsen
78 - Colombians crowned, leaders topple
79 - Maicon confident of new Inter deal
80 - Bayern: Ribery going nowhere
81 - Gilberto: Melo should join Gunners
82 - Pearce: Let's make history
83 - Bolanos sends Internacional top
84 - Rooney: I can be central to United
85 - Prica wins it for Rosenborg
86 - PSG agree fee for Erding
87 - McLeish denies Ezpinoza rift
88 - Antlers clinch hard-fought victory
89 - Tampines Rovers stay in touch
90 - Marseille open to Cana transfer
91 - Xu earns point for Guangyao
92 - England 'buzzing' ahead of final
93 - Scolari: Unacceptable behaviour
94 - Walcott set for striker role
95 - Eto'o closer to City switch
96 - Kashima stay top in Japan
97 - Barueri stun leaders, Goias win big
98 - Urawa Reds go second
99 - Shandong grab slim lead
100 - Cambiasso eyes more caps
101 - Neckarelz handed Bayern tie
Former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract.
English champions Manchester United's move to sign striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal appears to be nearing completion.
Seven wins from seven matches ended Brazil's longest spell away from the pole position they have monopolised since the Ranking's inception.
The last two weeks have produced plenty of big-name comings and goings in the transfer market, as FIFA.com reveals in its latest round-up.
FIFA.com looks ahead to the last day in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay, and at the crucial games set to take place in Brazil, Chile, Japan and the USA.
FIFA.com investigates the evolution of the ball, which had different names and uses across the world until becoming what it now is to the sport.
Beijing Guoan edged two points clear at the top of the Chinese Super League thanks to Lu Jiang's late-winner against Dalian Shide.
England striker Michael Owen could be moving to Premier League champions Manchester United according to reports in the British press.
New Real Madrid signing Raul Albiol will slot into the position vacated by injured star Ruben de la Red who is facing a lengthy absence from the game.
FA Cup winners Chelsea have confirmed they have rejected a bid from Manchester City for their captain and England defender John Terry.
New Celtic manager Tony Mowbray says he won't be making any hasty decisions with his squad personnel before deciding to make any changes.
Arsenal have tied up promising teenager Jack Wilshere on a new long-term contract as Arsene Wenger's London club continue to look to the future.
Fresh from winning silver at South Africa 2009, Bob Bradley's new-look USA are now aiming for glory at the 2009 CONCACAF showpiece event.
Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi has expressed his delight at being handed a contract extension which will keep him at the San Siro until 2012.
Juventus have until 6 July to meet Udinese's asking price for Italy midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino, the Udine side's owner Giampaolo Pozzo has declared.
Although they are keen to sign a centre-back following Martin Laursen's retirement, Aston Villa have dismissed talk of a move for Titus Bramble.
Real Madrid's medical chief Carlos Diez has lauded Raul Albiol's condition after the Spain centre-back passed a medical at the Bernabeu.
Stoke City are not interested in signing Obafemi Martins according to chairman Peter Coates, who does not envisage James Collins joining the Potters.
Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni expects Ezequiel Lavezzi to turn up for pre-season training on 10 July and to be at his disposal in the 2009/10 season.
Kader Keita will link up with his former Lyon strike partner Milan Baros next season, after ending his stay at the Stade Gerland and joining Galatasaray.
Joan Laporta has said Barcelona would like to sign David Villa but only at the right price, and told of his disappointment at the Samuel Eto'o saga.
Ze Roberto has revealed he turned down moves to the English top flight to join Hamburg, who he will represent as a scout after hanging up his boots.
A 2-2 draw sealed Corinthians a 4-2 aggregate win over Internacional in the Copa do Brasil final, and qualified them for the Copa Libertadores 2010.
Thiago Motta has joined Inter Milan from Genoa, with Francesco Bolzoni, Leonardo Bonucci and Riccardo Meggiorini heading in the opposite direction.
Manchester City Mark Hughes feels the club is starting to head towards a position in keeping with the level of expectation for the Blues.
Lillestrom have moved four points clear of automatic relagation with a hard-fought 3-2 home win against fifth-placed IK Start.
Cash-strapped Southampton sold England Under-21 international Andrew Surman, one of the club's brightest talents, to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolfsburg coach Armin Veh plays down his side's chances of retaining their crown and admits he does not expect to emulate his predecessor Felix Magath.
Motherwell manager Jim Gannon has made his first signing in securing the services of 24-year-old Tranmere midfielder Steve Jennings.
Midfielder Yuji Yabu lifted his side into second place when he scored the only goal in Kawasaki Frontale's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gamba Osaka.
Keen on finding out what next week's main stories, features and interviews are? Next week on FIFA.com offers fans a sneak preview of the week to come.
Louis van Gaal was unveiled as Bayern Munich's new coach and quickly set his sights on restoring the club's supremacy after last term's disappointments.
With Cristiano Ronaldo soon to be unveiled at Real Madrid, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wishes the Portuguese talent all the best.
On the heels of the capture of midfielder Patrick Cregg from Falkirk, Hibernian manager John Hughes has made his second signing in Danny Galbraith.
18-year-old Jack Rodwell looks forward to next season and feels Everton manager David Moyes can guide him through the next stage of his career.
Italy international Marco Materazzi has signed a new contract with Inter Milan, keeping him with the Serie A champions for another three seasons.
Dick Advocaat has been confirmed as the new coach of Belgium and will begin at the end of the year when his contract with Zenit St. Petersburg expires.
Motherwell midfielder Keith Lasley has urged the club's young players to seize their chance amid the significant recent exodus from Fir Park.
Manchester City have confirmed that four senior players - Danny Mills, Darius Vassell, Dietmar Hamann and Michael Ball - are leaving the club.
After making 22 first team appearances for Arsenal, 18-year-old midfielder Aaron Ramsey has agreed a new long-term contract with the Gunners.
Lyon confirm they have agreed to sell Karim Benzema to Real Madrid, after the Spanish giants agreed to increase their offer to 35 million euros.
Roque Santa Cruz's dream of joining Manchester City has finally become a reality, erasing lingering doubts about his chances of ending up at Eastlands.
Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli denied rumours his club are interested in signing Xabi Alonso, but did reveal interest in Gaetano D'Agostino.
Phil Jagielka's return from a ruptured cruciate knee ligament is on schedule but the Everton defender admits that he is finding his rehabilitation difficult.
Fernando Torres has praised Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, while Kaka has said Xabi Alonso would be "very welcome" at Real Madrid.
Industrious midfieder Vassilios Pliatsikas, aged 21 and capped once by Greece, will swap AEK Athens for Schalke, subject to a medical.
After welcoming Tyrone Mears and Steven Fletcher into their squad, Burnley have signed young defender David Edgar from Newcastle United.
William Gallas maintains that he has no intention of leaving Arsenal this summer and the veteran defender insists he is fully focused on the season ahead.
Bolton Wanderers manager Gary Megson has signed Sean Davis on a free transfer just six months after Portsmouth rejected a £3.5million bid for the midfielder.
Brazil's FIFA Confederations Cup triumph edged them above Spain on the Ranking, while Egypt, South Africa and USA also made upward moves.
Scottish champions Rangers should be aiming to give the UEFA Champions League a shake according to midfielder Kevin Thomson.
Former Chelsea star Roberto Di Matteo has been appointed manager of West Bromwich Albion following Tony Mowbray's departure to Celtic.
Frantisek Straka has finished up as coach of the Czech Republic just a month after assuming the reins from Petr Rada.
Fiorentina has confirmed that Felipe Melo has signed a one-year contract extension that ties the 25-year-old to the club until June 2013.
Arsenal handed professional contracts to four members of their successful FA Youth Cup team, while confirming eight players are being released.
Wolfsburg striker Grafite, the Bundesliga's top scorer last term, has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him with the champions until 2012.
Subject to a medical, Marseille have agreed to sign 28-year-old Porto midfielder and Argentina international Lucho Gonzalez to a four-year contract.
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed they have snapped up Turkish forward Mevlut Erding, their second summer signing, from Sochaux on a four-year-deal.
Real Madrid's new 'Galactico' Kaka received a triumphant welcome from tens of thousands of fans as he was presented at the Bernabeu.
Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Ecuador international Antonio Valencia.
Carlo Ancelotti revealed that he had extended an offer to Paolo Maldini to follow him to Stamford Bridge to become part of his coaching staff.
Hull City remain hopeful they can entice Michael Owen to the KC Stadium, as well as Marc-Antoine Fortune and Manchester United's Fraizer Campbell.
Though linked with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea, Brazilian defender Maicon will remain at the San Siro next season according to his agent.
Blackburn Rovers have signed 20-year-old French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi from Amiens SC on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Kevin Thomson feels the departure of Barry Ferguson this summer would be a blow for Rangers, but insists life would go on without the deposed captain.
Newly-promoted Burnley have broken their transfer record to sign Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher for £3million, following full-back Tyrone Mears' capture.
Serie A champions Inter Milan have completed the transfer of prolific Argentina striker Diego Milito from Genoa on a four-year deal.
Former Sydney FC coach Branko Culina has been appointed coach of A-League club Newcastle Jets following the resignation of Gary van Egmond.
French goalkeeper Gregory Coupet is set to move from Atletico Madrid to Paris St Germain, the Primera Division club announced.
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o seems set to remain at the Nou Camp according to representatives of the Cameroon star.
Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres says he expects the Reds to collect silverware next season provided key players remain at the club.
After limited opportunities at Rangers South African youngster Dean Furman has left Ibrox for English club Oldham on a two-year deal.
Samuel Eto'o is demanding a "transfer bonus" of 15 million euros from Barcelona to sign for Manchester City, which could scupper any deal for the striker.
Sandro Wagner's brace sealed a 4-0 win for Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final, their first success in the tournament.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez does not want to lose his first-choice centre midfielders, but the sums on offer portend difficult decisions ahead.
Celtic have announced that following their pre-season trip to Australia, they will face Manchester City in a pre-season friendly on 8 August.
Blackburn Rovers have signed experienced Denmark defender Lars Jacobsen on a two-year deal, making him the club's third signing of the summer.
Despite the focus on the FIFA Confederations Cup final there was still domestic action in Brazil and USA, while the title was decided in Colombia.
Maicon has been linked with Chelsea and other clubs this summer, but plans to remain with Inter Milan, so long as he is given an improved contract.
In spite of interest from numerous clubs, general manager Uli Hoeness insists that Bayern Munich will not be parting ways with playmaker Franck Ribery.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in acquiring Felipe Melo from Serie A side Fiorentina and former Gunners captain Gilberto Silva supports the move.
England U-21 coach Stuart Pearce has challenged his side to create history with a win over Germany in the UEFA Under-21 Championship final.
Ecuador midfielder Luis Bolanos scored a second-half hat-trick to help Internacional top in Brazil on goal difference ahead of Atletico Mineiro.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says he is looking to take on more responsibility at the club following the departure of several players.
Rade Prica scored a last-minute winner as Rosenborg maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 win at Valerenga.
Paris Saint-Germain announced that they had reached an agreement in principle with Sochaux to sign 22-year-old Turkey striker Mevlut Erding.
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has refuted claims that he is at loggerheads with Blues' board of directors over the signing of Giovanny Espinoza.
The Kashima outfit are now seven points clear at the top of the J-League, while there were also wins for Gamba Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale.
Tampines Rovers moved within five points of S-League leaders Gombak United following a 3-1 victory over Geylang United at Tampines Stadium.
If Marseille captain Lorik Cana decides to leave the Stade Velodrome, the club has said that it will not stand in the way of the Albania international.
Xu Liang's second-half penalty enabled Guangzhou Guangyao to salvage a 1-1 draw with leaders Beijing Guoan at Yuexiushan Stadium.
Stuart Pearce's men slipped past Sweden in their semi-final and Theo Walcott says England are now ready to face Germany in the Under-21 final.
Luiz Felipe Scolari claims Didier Drogba, Michael Ballack and Petr Cech did not respect him and his methods during his stint at Stamford Bridge.
Theo Walcott is expected to play as a central striker in their UEFA European Under-21 Championship and his pace could be a problem for the Germans.
Manchester City are reported to have bid £25m for European champions Barcelona's profilic Cameroon striker, whose contract ends in summer 2010.
Defending champions Kashima Antlers overcame midweek struggles, beating Oita Trinita 2-1 to remain at the summit of Japan's J-League table.
Barueri inflicted a first defeat of the season on leaders Atletico Mineiro, while Atletico Paranaense, Cruzeiro Goias and Sao Paulo all tasted victory.
Urawa Reds beat Vissel Kobe 2-0 to move into second place in the J.League, four points adrift of leaders Kashima Antlers, who have two games in hand.
Shandong Luneng took a slender lead at the top by securing a 1-1 draw against Changsha Jinde, after falling behind to Liu Jianye's 42nd-minute goal.
Esteban Cambiasso has long been a regular on Argentina's national team, but has not been selected since Diego Maradona took the reins.
SpVgg Neckarelz drew a plum tie against Bayern Munich in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, with the fixture set to take place in early August.
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