Tag: Maracanã

Brazil’s Maracanã signs IMG to boost commercial potential

Article posted by Coliseum, June 23^rd, 2026

Sports marketing specialist IMG and Brazil’s Maracanã Stadium have sealed a partnership aimed at enhancing the commercial potential of the iconic Brazilian venue. IMG has been tasked with redefining the global and local commercial strategy for the Maracanã and unlocking its full revenue... » Read more

Maracanã up for sale amid public backlash!

Article posted by Coliseum, November 4^th, 2025

One of football’s most famous arenas, the Maracanã Stadium, is being put up for sale by the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ‘m.allfootballapp.com’ stated that the Brazilian authorities are reported to have included the legendary ground among 62 State-owned assets to be sold in a plan to... » Read more

Cast about for Maracanã naming rights partner

Article posted by Coliseum, April 14^th, 2025

The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A teams CR Flamengo and the Fluminense FC are scouting for companies interested in purchasing the naming rights of their home arena – the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ‘ge’ stated that the top-flights feel that the Maracanã Stadium tick all the... » Read more

Maracanã Stadium bidding process ‘foul play’

Article posted by Coliseum, November 8^th, 2022

The official bidding process to manage Brazil’s famous Maracanã Stadium was unexpectedly suspended on October 27th. ‘Máquina do Esporte’ stated that in a monocratic decision by Councilor Márcio Pacheco of the Court of Auditors of the State of Rio de Janeiro (TCE-RJ) (a State-run committee... » Read more

Copa América fans carry fake COVID reports

Article posted by Coliseum, July 14^th, 2021

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said guests at the Copa América Final on July 10th brought false COVID-19 tests to Maracanã Stadium in Brazil. Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 to win Copa América. ‘USA Today’ stated that the South American governing body said in a statement it... » Read more

Maracanã Stadium not to be named after Pelé

Article posted by Coliseum, April 14^th, 2021

The historic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) will not be renamed after soccer giant Pelé. ‘AP’ stated that the Rio de Janeiro Governor Claudio Castro recently vetoed a divisive proposal passed by the State legislature to honor the three-time World Cup winner by calling it the... » Read more

Brazil venue to be renamed after icon Pelé

Article posted by Coliseum, March 17^th, 2021

Brazil’s symbolic Maracanã Stadium gets a new name – ‘The Edson Arantes do Nascimento-Rei Pelé Stadium’ as a mark of respect to one of the world’s as well as the country’s greatest football legend Pelé. ‘ESPN’ reported that Rio de Janeiro State legislators approved the name... » Read more