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The stadium hosting the NFL's first Rio game has a rich history, including World Cup title games

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American football will make its debut in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday at a futebol cathedral. The 78,000-seat Maracana Stadium is a revered soccer venue that has hosted two World Cup championship games, Olympic gold medal matches for men and women, and numerous clashes between South America’s biggest te

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