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Maracanã Stadium Vandalism Costs Estimated at R$300,000

Golazo Newsroom · Friday, 23 October 2026 at 03:33

Maracanã Stadium Vandalism Costs Estimated at R$300,000
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  • The Fla-Flu Consortium has reported an estimated R$300,000 in damages at the Maracanã stadium.
  • The destruction occurred following the Vasco da Gama versus Boca Juniors match held last Tuesday.
  • Vandalism affected 489 seats, alongside various sanitary facilities within the venue.

The Fla-Flu Consortium, responsible for managing the Maracanã stadium, has assessed the financial impact of vandalism that occurred during last Tuesday's match between Vasco da Gama and Boca Juniors. The estimated cost of the damage stands at R$300,000.

According to the stadium's administration, a total of 489 chairs were damaged by supporters. Beyond seating, other facilities such as sanitary basins, drinking fountains, taps, and soap dispensers also sustained harm. Flamengo, one of the clubs that uses the stadium, confirmed that these were "acts of vandalism" carried out by fans.

The consortium has already completed the replacement of the damaged chairs, ensuring the stadium's readiness.

Data source: ge, Foto: Arne Müseler / CC BY-SA 3.0 de via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Friday, 23 October 2026 at 03:33

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