Cowboys vs. Ravens in Brazil: NFL Aware of Maracanã Stadium Field Concerns
- On September 27, the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, though concerns persist regarding the quality of the playing surface.
- Multiple Brazilian soccer players, including Flamengo goalkeeper Agustin Rossi, have recently criticized the stadium's condition, citing bumps and traction issues that make ball control difficult.
- Front Office Sports reporter Mark Maske noted the NFL plans to proceed with Maracana Stadium and "has a plan in place to ensure a high-quality playing surface."
- The 2024 game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers in Brazil also encountered significant playing surface complaints, demonstrating recurring challenges with international venues.
- Eight years ago, the NFL scrapped a Chiefs-Rams game in Mexico City due to poor conditions, creating precedent for potential venue changes if current field standards prove inadequate.
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The lawn in the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro provides for fierce discussions before the NFL match between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens. Football professionals complain about unevenness, the NFL has been working on the pitch for days. Nevertheless, the NFL holds on to the event.
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The two clubs are 1-1 and desperate for a win on the third Sunday of the NFL season. Players on both teams said they expected their league to ensure a good playing surface despite comments from soccer players about sub-standard field conditions in the wake of a match last week at the iconic Maracana Stadium. "I believe the NFL does a great job at having their specialists go out there and look over the fields. I can't worry about that," Ravens qu…
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