Rio chiefs tell FIFA that Maracana will be ready for Confederations Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has revealed that the Rio de Janeiro authorities have given him guarantees that the city’s Maracana stadium will be able to host Confederations Cup games in June, but admitted that there is “no plan B” if the venue is not ready.

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