Even if authorities have said that the stadium could be put to use for local games after the World Cup, football matches in Manaus could attract a thousand people at most, which would not make it an economical decision to host a local match there, the Guardian said.
For the others who are not fortunate to secure tickets to see their favorite teams at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, they are willing to break a few laws, risk getting jailed, and even get broke, all for the sake of the tournament, Hindustan Times said.
Coach Niko Kovac, on behalf of his team, has told reporters present at the team's training base that the players will not be talking to the media about the nude photos that were taken in stealth by paparazzi during a pool party following a controversial loss against Brazil, Yahoo Sports reported.