Officials in Brazil claim the Rio Olympics will bring lasting benefits, but did the country's hosting of the World Cup two years ago manage to help local people?... more »
British tabloids warned it was a jungle outpost where dangers ranged from rampant crime to snakes, but Manaus's mayor said Wednesday the World Cup host city had proved critics wrong.... more »
England manager Roy Hodgson and his Italy counterpart Cesare Prandelli declared themselves happy with the much-criticised Manaus pitch on the eve of their World Cup Group D clash on Saturday.... more »
The sauna of Manaus's Amazonia Arena will provide the backdrop for a battle of cautious counter-punching on Saturday when powerhouses England and Italy face off in their World Cup opener.... more »
The pitch in Manaus due to host its first World Cup finals match between England and Italy on Saturday is not up to the standards required for a match of that stature, according to world players union body FIFPro.... more »
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