Brazil World Cup stadiums completed 10 months after event
Two of the stadiums built for the purpose of hosting the Brazil World Cup have finally been completed, 10 months after the tournament, BBC reports. The Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo and the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba have only just been finished to their original designs. Both venues were used during the World Cup, with completion works held back. Both stadiums hosted matches at the World Cup, with construction work put on hold for the duration of the tournament. There were clashes between protestors in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo and other host cities. The Brazilian government had hoped the new arenas, which are an improvement on the older stadiums, would become a legacy for the country. But the Arena da Baixada has only just added its retractable roof, after construction was delayed in the build-up to the World Cup amid safety fears. And the Arena Corinthians has only now had glass panels installed in the roofing structure.
