Temporary stands for the World Cup opening match

Brazil has approved temporary stands at the stadium hosting the World Cup opening match in Sao Paulo.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2014 - 09:53

Brazil has approved temporary stands at the stadium hosting the World Cup opening match in Sao Paulo.

After inspecting the Itaquerao stadium, authorities said it would be safe to use the stands during the high-profile match between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: São Paulo Place: Itaquerao Place: Arena de Sao Paulo Place: Morumbi stadium Place: Morumbi Place: Beira-Rio Stadium Place: Porto Alegre Person: secretary general Person: Jerome Valcke Event: World Cup opening match Event: World Cup Event: Confederations Cup Organisation: Brazil Organisation: Croatia Organisation: FIFA Organisation: Serbia

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