Maracanã     

Largest in the world, built for the 1950 World Championship. Competition between spectators can be just as fascinating for visitors; avid fans boost the morale of their favorite team by waving huge flags, striking drums or playing other musical instruments, shooting fireworks and giving thuderous applause or moans as the occasion solicits. Soccer is the national sport in Brazil, and the stadium is often filled to capacity with more than 90,000 people when there is a major match, and the official record is of 183,341 spectators in 1969. This is where Pelé made his 1,000th goal. Maracanã is also used for mega-shows every now and then, and artists like Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones have already performed here. Next door to it are Maracanãzinho, smaller bowl with a capacity of 20,000 and the Olympic Stadium Célio de Barros, often used for international competitions.

    Only when there are games. Please Ask.

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