CanadasBest Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Authorities close Costa Rica's soccer stadium over tax debts posted September 9 @ 22:14, EST SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - Saprissa Stadium was temporarily closed by the Costa Rica government on Thursday to enforce payment of tax debts. The soccer stadium, home of the national champion Saprissa club, will remain closed for five days. It was the venue for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in which Costa Rica defeated Canada 1-0 and was to have hosted two matches this weekend. If the estimated $500,000 US in taxes owed for 1995-1999 are not paid, the stadium could be closed for another eight-day period, Social Security authorities said. Saprissa spokesman Manuel Munoz accused the authorities of being "intransigent." In a press statement, he noted the team had already paid about $2.2 million in tax debts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fza Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 If we pay their taxes would we get the 3 points from last wednesday??... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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