The city of Manaus doesn't have a soccer team with enough draw to make use of the stadium built there for the World Cup. But residents are guardedly optimistic it can continue to operate now that their city has had its moment in the global limelight. Photo: Reuters The city of Manaus doesn't have a soccer team with enough draw to make use of the stadium built there for the World Cup. But residents are guardedly optimistic it can continue to operate now that their city has had its moment in the global limelight. Photo: Reuters
The city of Manaus doesn't have a soccer team with enough draw to make use of the stadium built there for the World Cup. But residents are guardedly optimistic it can continue to operate now that their city has had its moment in the global limelight. Photo: Reuters
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World Cup arena awaits its second act in Brazil's Amazonas city of Manaus

After hosting four World Cup games, Manaus in the Amazon wonders whether the city's stadium, built for the tournament, will decay or thrive

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Updated: 4:16am, 11 Jul, 2014

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The city of Manaus doesn't have a soccer team with enough draw to make use of the stadium built there for the World Cup. But residents are guardedly optimistic it can continue to operate now that their city has had its moment in the global limelight. Photo: Reuters The city of Manaus doesn't have a soccer team with enough draw to make use of the stadium built there for the World Cup. But residents are guardedly optimistic it can continue to operate now that their city has had its moment in the global limelight. Photo: Reuters
The city of Manaus doesn't have a soccer team with enough draw to make use of the stadium built there for the World Cup. But residents are guardedly optimistic it can continue to operate now that their city has had its moment in the global limelight. Photo: Reuters
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