Maracanã's grass is ready for the NFL debut in Rio de Janeiro
Maracanã clears the turf for Cowboys vs Ravens, first NFL game in Rio on Sunday at 5:25 p.m., with final adjustments to the international event.
Background: Rio hosts the NFL for the first time
Maracanã was chosen as the venue for the first NFL game in Rio de Janeiro. The match between Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens marks the arrival of American football league to the city and expands the presence of the tournament in international events held outside the United States.
Development: Lawn preparation is shown on Friday
On Friday, the stadium released images of the pitch prepared for the match. The delivery of the field anticipates the final routine of adjustments so that the structure receives an American football game, a modality with markings, positions and rules different from those used in traditional soccer.
The game window: Sunday at 5:25 p.m., Brasilia time
The match is scheduled for Sunday, at 17:25 (Brasilia time). With the pitch ready and the teams defined, Maracanã enters the execution phase of the event, gathering fans, organizing and operating an official game in Rio de Janeiro.
What changes for the cheerleader
For those who follow American football, the novelty is to have an NFL game in a stadium historically linked to soccer.
Current situation: stadium cleared, countdown to the first game
At the moment, Maracanã appears to be ready to host the first NFL game in Rio de Janeiro. The images released on Friday confirm the preparation of the pitch for Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens, and the next milestone is Sunday at 5:25 p.m., when the confrontation will begin .
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