Players criticize Maracanã field after NFL game in Rio

Players criticize Maracanã field after NFL game in Rio

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Players said the playing surface at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium deteriorated during the NFL matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens on 26 September, though no injuries were reported. The league had announced plans to stage the Ravens-Cowboys game at the Maracanã despite reports that the grass field might appear poor on television.

The NFL Players Association warned that the surface could fail to meet safety and performance standards, prompting league officials to work with independent experts to reinforce the turf. After an inspection, NFL officials declared the field met safety requirements, allowing the international contest to proceed.

参与者

National Football League Baltimore Ravens Dallas Cowboys

地点

Maracanã Stadium Rio de Janeiro

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2026年九月28日
1 篇总计
Field survived Ravens-Cowboys, for the most part
Field survived Ravens-Cowboys, for the most part

NBC Sports • 09月28日 21:22

Players noted the playing surface at Maracanã Stadium deteriorated during the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens, prompting concerns about field quality despite no injuries.

可信度 46% 操纵 32% 中立
2026年九月26日
3 篇总计
NFL says Maracanã Stadium field passed required tests before Cowboys-Ravens kickoff
NFL says Maracanã Stadium field passed required tests before Cowboys-Ravens kickoff

sports.yahoo.com • 09月26日 22:55

The playing surface at Brazil's Maracanã Stadium passed required tests after NFLPA concerns, clearing the way for the upcoming Baltimore Ravens-Dallas Cowboys matchup.

可信度 68% 操纵 10% 中立
Close-up images of field at Maracanã Stadium, a day before Ravens-Cowboys
Close-up images of field at Maracanã Stadium, a day before Ravens-Cowboys

NBC Sports • 09月26日 22:18

The Baltimore Ravens will face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium, with league officials saying the playing surface is acceptable despite visible synthetic patches.

可信度 68% 操纵 12% 中立
NFL says field in Brazil is good to go for Ravens-Cowboys on Sunday
NFL says field in Brazil is good to go for Ravens-Cowboys on Sunday

NBC Sports • 09月26日 15:01

NFL officials said the playing surface at Rio's Maracanã Stadium meets safety standards after an inspection with independent experts and the NFL Players Association.

可信度 68% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年九月25日
3 篇总计
JC Tretter: Field condition in Brazil "reinforces" NFLPA concerns about international games
JC Tretter: Field condition in Brazil "reinforces" NFLPA concerns about international games

NBC Sports • 09月25日 19:18

NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter said the grass field in Rio de Janeiro poses traction and stability issues, highlighting broader worries about international game standards.

可信度 72% 操纵 32% 中立
NFLPA sounds alarm on Brazil field conditions before Cowboys vs. Ravens
NFLPA sounds alarm on Brazil field conditions before Cowboys vs. Ravens

USA Today • 09月25日 19:02

The NFL Players Association warned that the playing surface at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium may not meet safety and performance standards for the upcoming international matchup, prompting the league to take remedial actions.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
Work continues on field for Ravens-Cowboys
Work continues on field for Ravens-Cowboys

nbcsports.com • 09月25日 14:42

The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys will play at Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, with officials working to reinforce the grass field after reports of its condition.

可信度 72% 操纵 32% 中立
2026年九月22日
1 篇总计
NFL intends to proceed with Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil, but field will look bad on TV
NFL intends to proceed with Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil, but field will look bad on TV

NBC Sports • 09月22日 16:55

The league intends to stage the Ravens versus Cowboys matchup at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, acknowledging that the playing surface may appear poor on television.

可信度 68% 操纵 8% 中立

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