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2016

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  30.10.2016 Sao Paulo: Painful early years for Arena Corinthians

  It’s been 2.5 years since the 2014 World Cup opening venue began its operation. And still it’s not finished, nor does it have a naming rights partner or manages to sell the business seats.

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  23.03.2016 Brazil: Corruption mars stadiums of 2014 World Cup

  Shocking news came from Brazil, where newly-built stadiums might be part of a greater corruption scandal. Arena Corinthians already is and new information about its construction have surfaced.

2015

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  03.03.2015 Sao Paulo: Corinthians in trouble over new stadium?

  One of Brazil’s most popular football clubs is reportedly in a financial crisis after huge problems with the long-awaited Arena Corinthians. Construction won’t end until next month.

2014

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  12.07.2014 Sao Paulo: Temporary stands dismantling begins

  For the opening game stadium the World Cup is over. Starting Thursday, capacity of the stadium will be down to 48,000, while dismantling of the temporary stands should last until November.

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  17.06.2014 World Cup: All stadiums tested, no serious incidents

  Some may argue that safety infractions happened, that stadiums aren’t ready. But in all fairness Brazil is proving to be a great host for tourists. And if Japanese fans cleaning litter make headlines, nothing serious is going wrong, eh?

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  12.06.2014 Sao Paulo: Intense countdown to World Cup opening

  Most desired scenario: everything goes well, the game is great and matchday experience for those inside at least enjoyable. But until today evening, work is still in full swing to get the stadium ready.

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  02.06.2014 Sao Paulo: Another test below expectations

  FIFA specifically ordered a further test game for Arena Corinthians to assure at least one game with all stands opened will be played. But once more only 40,000 people were allowed inside yesterday.

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  21.05.2014 Brazil: Stressful finish for the late three hosts

  Cuiaba stadium is handed over to FIFA today, but seats weren’t installed until two days ago. In Sao Paulo the recent test game proved not enough and one more is planned. Meanwhile Curitiba’s Arena da Baixada remains most delayed.

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  19.05.2014 Sao Paulo: Bitter opening of Arena Corinthians

  It’s not the first and surely not last stadium opened before works end. But this one is in the global spotlight as opening venue of the World Cup in 24 days. Yesterday it saw its last, 8th test event.

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  13.05.2014 Sao Paulo: Stadium change means a change in supporting model

  Supporters of South America’s richest club, Corinthians, are getting ready for their first league game at Arena Corinthians. Ticket prices went up by 40% and the club attempts to educate fans about the importance of taking the right seat.

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  11.05.2014 Sao Paulo: Already seven opening games at Itaquerão

  And the last 8th one will come next Sunday. Yesterday Corinthians fans watched 6 exhibition games with roughly a quarter of all capacity available to supporters.

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  16.04.2014 Sao Paulo: Itaquerão handed over, but still under construction

  Yesterday a symbolic delivery ceremony took place inside Arena Corinthians. But the club won’t be able to play an official game here for nearly a month. Construction works are rushing towards the finish line.

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  03.04.2014 Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians partially closed for World Cup?

  The state prosecutor's office warned Wednesday that safety improvements needed to be made to the stadium. Unless safety improves, parts of the stadium may be closed, even during the FIFA tournament.

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  30.03.2014 Sao Paulo: Another death at Arena Corinthians

  It's the third casualty in Sao Paulo's Itaquera district and seventh at World Cup stadiums overall. This time rescue efforts proved futile after Fabio Hamilton da Cruz fell almost 8 meters down.

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  11.03.2014 Sao Paulo: Last roof truss mounted, progress at 98%

  Several hours ago the missing roof fragment was mounted in northern part of Arena Corinthians. This is where tragedy unfolded in late November. Soon the stadium will reach its final appearance.

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  04.03.2014 Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians a month late again

  Less than 4 weeks – this is how little time will be left until the World Cup when Arena Corinthians opens in mid-May. But FIFA assures everything will still be ready in time.

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  31.01.2014 Sao Paulo: Accident site cleared

  After two months the tragic accident site at Arena Corinthians was cleared yesterday. Now work is to resume in this part of the construction, expected to end in April.

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  22.01.2014 Brazil: Sao Paulo will be ready in time

  Removal of the collapsed part of the roof began, while additional, temporary stands are under construction. Overall the stadium is said to be 97% ready. FIFA assured the opening game will be held at Arena Corinthians.

2013

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  06.12.2013 Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians no sooner than mid-April

  It's a record-breaking delay, but circumstances are equally disturbing and FIFA assures there are no plans of relocating the opening game to another city. Arena Corinthians will be ready no sooner than April 14 or 15, just 59 days before the World Cup.

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  05.12.2013 2014 World Cup: Six stadiums to miss FIFA deadline

  Brazilian sports minister admitted that not three, but all six stadiums still under construction will miss the December-2013 deadline set by FIFA. Though alarming, it doesn't mean trouble for the hosts just yet.