WORLD CUP 2014: LATEST NEWS

The administration of the legendary Brazilian stage wishes to impose bans many supporters for the 2014 World Cup, including the fact to get shirtless. An agreement with the major clubs in Brazil is about to be signed. The goal is to "change habits" in the stands. The fans were expecting. Since the reopening of Maracanã, in June 2013 after three years of work, they were not prepared to return to their "old giant" (the nickname given to the stage) as they had left. The consortium Maracanã S / A, which manages the stadium, gave them reason. Through João Borba, its president, has announced various measures to "change the habits of fans" in the stands. Everyone sat the party started The most surprising: it is now forbidden to fans to get shirtless. But that's not all. Percussion instruments will also be banned, bamboos (support for flags) and also smoke. "We will talk to the club about a change of habits" (João Borda) Finally, the people present in the stands will sit. Prohibition to watch the game standing, while the Maracanã was known for not respecting this kind of safety. World in 1950, the stadium had hosted effect more than 200,000 people at the same time in the final. Today, it is now reduced to 78,838 seats. "Those who know the Maracanã, you are now part of history" This is part of a broader commitment to give a good image of the country as deadlines approach are the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games. On Twitter, the Brazilian fans' reactions were not long in coming. They denounce a "gentrification" of the stadium, and indignant against the price of tickets, which has increased dramatically with the approach of the World. Critics are particularly directed to Sergio Cabral, the prefect of Rio de Janeiro, at the origin of the coming of this administration. For now the club Fluminense agreed to sign these rules. The response of the other three clubs in the city are expected.