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Maracana Pitch Prep for NFL Game
NFL workers fix Maracana turf hours before Cowboys-Ravens match.
In brief
NFL workers fix Maracana turf hours before Cowboys-Ravens match. NFL workers are trimming Maracana pitch to address turf concerns ahead of Sunday's Cowboys-Ravens game. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Maracana pitch prep
Workers trimmed Maracana turf less than 30 hours before Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens game.
Turf concerns for two weeks
Maracana pitch has been problematic for nearly two weeks due to poor shape amid Brazilian football season.
Turf improvements underway
Workers used mows and scissors to perfect turf for Sunday's NFL match.
NFLPA monitoring conditions
NFLPA experts worry about loose turf causing too much slipping during game.
Field director confidence
Field director Nick Pappas said turf conditions check out with no need to worry.
“Things check out, no need to worry”
Previous Brazil games
NFL played in Brazil since 2024 with turf issues forcing players to change cleats.
Fan reactions
Cowboys fans more concerned about Brazilian steakhouse lunch than turf conditions.
What it means
NFL workers are trimming Maracana pitch to address turf concerns ahead of Sunday's Cowboys-Ravens game.
