Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã has begun work on its playing surface after hosting a major NFL event, with the Brazilian landmark moving quickly to restore the field for football.
Quick facts
- The Maracanã has started alterations to its pitch.
- The work follows a high-profile NFL event at the stadium.
- The venue has released images showing the renewed playing surface.
The intervention marks a return to the stadium’s core sporting purpose after the American football occasion placed unusual demands on one of South America’s most recognisable football grounds.
Maracanã officials have shown the field in its new condition as the venue prepares for its next football commitments in Rio.
