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Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Maracana will move the soul at Women's World Cup, says Formiga
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - The Best FIFA Football Awards - Salle Pleyel, Paris, France - February 27, 2023 Formiga arrives for the Best FIFA Football Awards REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo ASUNCION - The Maracana has welcomed the greats of soccer and showbiz over the years with Pele, Zico and Frank Sinatra among those to have graced its stage and the iconic stadium is the perfect venue for a Women's World Cup match, said former Brazil player Formiga. The celebrated Rio de Janeiro stadium is one of eight venues for the 2027 tournament, the first time Latin America is hosting the women's showpiece event, and has been the setting for some of football's most memorable matches. Uruguay stunned Brazil at the stadium in 1950 to win their second World Cup, while Germany got their hands on the trophy in 2014 with victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina at the venue. Pele also scored his 1,000th goal there in 1969 in a match between Santos and Vasco da Gama, and it also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games. "A World Cup match there could be the greatest match in history," Formiga told Reuters on Wednesday after playing in a 'legends match' in Asuncion, a day before FIFA's 75th Congress. "I hope it's true and that everyone finally has the opportunity to experience the great Maracana. We have many other great stadiums in the country, but none like it." The Maracana also boasts the four biggest attendances in world football, with more than 150,000 fans crammed into the stadium to watch World Cup matches and qualifiers. "The Maracana is different, it's impressive, it moves people's souls," added the 47-year-old, who played in seven World Cups and seven Olympic Games for Brazil. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Soccer-Maracana will move the soul at Women's World Cup, says Formiga
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - The Best FIFA Football Awards - Salle Pleyel, Paris, France - February 27, 2023 Formiga arrives for the Best FIFA Football Awards REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo ASUNCION (Reuters) -The Maracana has welcomed the greats of soccer and showbiz over the years with Pele, Zico and Frank Sinatra among those to have graced its stage and the iconic stadium is the perfect venue for a Women's World Cup match, said former Brazil player Formiga. The celebrated Rio de Janeiro stadium is one of eight venues for the 2027 tournament, the first time Latin America is hosting the women's showpiece event, and has been the setting for some of football's most memorable matches. Uruguay stunned Brazil at the stadium in 1950 to win their second World Cup, while Germany got their hands on the trophy in 2014 with victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina at the venue. Pele also scored his 1,000th goal there in 1969 in a match between Santos and Vasco da Gama, and it also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games. "A World Cup match there could be the greatest match in history," Formiga told Reuters on Wednesday after playing in a 'legends match' in Asuncion, a day before FIFA's 75th Congress. "I hope it's true and that everyone finally has the opportunity to experience the great Maracana. We have many other great stadiums in the country, but none like it." The Maracana also boasts the four biggest attendances in world football, with more than 150,000 fans crammed into the stadium to watch World Cup matches and qualifiers. "The Maracana is different, it's impressive, it moves people's souls," added the 47-year-old, who played in seven World Cups and seven Olympic Games for Brazil. (Reporting by Javier Leira; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
CNA
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Maracana will move the soul at Women's World Cup, says Formiga
ASUNCION :The Maracana has welcomed the greats of soccer and showbiz over the years with Pele, Zico and Frank Sinatra among those to have graced its stage and the iconic stadium is the perfect venue for a Women's World Cup match, said former Brazil player Formiga. The celebrated Rio de Janeiro stadium is one of eight venues for the 2027 tournament, the first time Latin America is hosting the women's showpiece event, and has been the setting for some of football's most memorable matches. Uruguay stunned Brazil at the stadium in 1950 to win their second World Cup, while Germany got their hands on the trophy in 2014 with victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina at the venue. Pele also scored his 1,000th goal there in 1969 in a match between Santos and Vasco da Gama, and it also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games. "A World Cup match there could be the greatest match in history," Formiga told Reuters on Wednesday after playing in a 'legends match' in Asuncion, a day before FIFA's 75th Congress. "I hope it's true and that everyone finally has the opportunity to experience the great Maracana. We have many other great stadiums in the country, but none like it." The Maracana also boasts the four biggest attendances in world football, with more than 150,000 fans crammed into the stadium to watch World Cup matches and qualifiers. "The Maracana is different, it's impressive, it moves people's souls," added the 47-year-old, who played in seven World Cups and seven Olympic Games for Brazil.
Reuters
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Maracana will move the soul at Women's World Cup, says Formiga
ASUNCION, May 14 (Reuters) - The Maracana has welcomed the greats of soccer and showbiz over the years with Pele, Zico and Frank Sinatra among those to have graced its stage and the iconic stadium is the perfect venue for a Women's World Cup match, said former Brazil player Formiga. The celebrated Rio de Janeiro stadium is one of eight venues for the 2027 tournament, the first time Latin America is hosting the women's showpiece event, and has been the setting for some of football's most memorable matches. Uruguay stunned Brazil at the stadium in 1950 to win their second World Cup, while Germany got their hands on the trophy in 2014 with victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina at the venue. Pele also scored his 1,000th goal there in 1969 in a match between Santos and Vasco da Gama, and it also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games. "A World Cup match there could be the greatest match in history," Formiga told Reuters on Wednesday after playing in a 'legends match' in Asuncion, a day before FIFA's 75th Congress. "I hope it's true and that everyone finally has the opportunity to experience the great Maracana. We have many other great stadiums in the country, but none like it." The Maracana also boasts the four biggest attendances in world football, with more than 150,000 fans crammed into the stadium to watch World Cup matches and qualifiers. "The Maracana is different, it's impressive, it moves people's souls," added the 47-year-old, who played in seven World Cups and seven Olympic Games for Brazil.
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Women's World Cup 2027: Maracana Among Eight Stadiums Selected By FIFA
FIFA, the world football governing body, announced venues for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Wednesday, naming the iconic Maracanã Stadium among the eight venues. The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, the tenth edition of the tournament, will include 32 teams for the second time in its history, following the pool expansion at the 2023 edition, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil marks the first edition of the tournament to be held in South America. The tournament will run from June 24 to July 25, with eight venues hosting 64 matches. The host cities are Belo Horizonte (Estádio Mineirão), Brasília (Estádio Nacional), Fortaleza (Arena Castelão), Porto Alegre (Estádio Beira-Rio), Recife (Arena de Pernambuco), Rio de Janeiro (Estádio do Maracanã), Salvador (Arena Fonte Nova) and São Paulo (Arena Itaquera). 'From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, colour and warmth that only Brazil can offer,' said FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a statement. 'We will continue to work closely with the selected host cities on the exciting journey ahead of us, creating unforgettable moments in each of their stadiums in 2027, and ensuring that this tournament has a major and widespread positive impact.' The video announcement of the venues by FIFA featured Infantino along with two of the most iconic figures in women's football history: six-time FIFA Women's World Player of the Year/The Best FIFA Women's Player winner Marta and the legendary Formiga. 'I won't be on the pitch in 2027, but I'm always ready to represent Brazilian football – even more so at a special moment like this, when we're presenting the cities and stadiums that will host the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil,' said Formiga, the only player in history to appear at seven editions of a senior women's or men's World Cup. 'I played football for many years – 26 with the national team alone – so I know every corner of our country. And I can tell you: each of these cities is full of women's football talents who need support and inspiration. "The Women's World Cup will be an opportunity for them to see the greatest up close and think, 'If they can be there, so can I.' That's the impact that only an event of this size can have.' The host city selection process for the 2027 Women's World Cup began in August 2024, with 12 cities taking part in the bidding process to host games. Specialized FIFA teams representing key operational areas essential to tournament delivery visited all 12 candidate cities, assessing the proposed infrastructure and facilities according to FIFA's hosting requirements. Belém, Cuiabá, Manaus and Natal missed out in the end. The 2027 Women's World Cup will also be the last edition to have 32 participating teams, as the 2031 edition will expand to 48. 'It's tremendous that we are bringing the FIFA Women's World Cup to Brazil, one of the world's great football countries. It's wonderful for women's football and for the global growth of our sport in general,' said Jill Ellis, FIFA Chief Football Officer. 'For the host cities, there is going to be such an immense impact from hosting the biggest women's sporting event on the planet – in terms of growing the sport and the visibility. What is very, very special about the FIFA Women's World Cup is that it's the stage where heroes are made and champions are crowned.'Spain are the defending Women's World Cup champions, having won their maiden title by beating England 1-0 in the final in 2023.
