World Cup Security Fails, Chile Fans Storm Maracana Stadium

By Josh Helmuth

That’s exactly what happened Wednesday at Maracana Stadium in Brazil prefacing Spain’s matchup with Chile when around 100 ticket-less Chile fans somehow stormed past initial security and into the stadium, crashing down the entire media center in the process.

Aside from Spain losing their second consecutive game, what happened behind the scenes at Maracana Stadium is the biggest story no one is talking about. FIFA doesn’t want it known that — although they make millions upon millions of dollars each World Cup — they can’t provide sufficient security for a stadium housing over 70,000 fans.

Below is multiple footage of the ruckus. 85 intruders were reportedly detained and expected to be deported immediately. Personally, I love the Charles Woodson appearance.

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Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.

Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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