VOICED: Remaking Rio's mythic Maracana stadium

The Maracana Stadium in Rio underwent a $660 million renovation for the 2014 World Cup, reducing its capacity to 83,000 seats and adding a modern roof. The stadium, known for historic soccer moments like Pelé's 1000th goal and Brazil's 1950 World Cup defeat to Uruguay, is a symbol of both pride and painful memories. Despite delays and criticism over costs, the renovation was completed by December 2012. The World Cup's return to Brazil was met with excitement, offering a chance to avenge past defeats and showcase the best soccer globally.

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