FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund Pays US$100 Million to Brazil
World Cup organizer and football (soccer) governing body FIFA has announced the creation of a special fund with US$100 million...
January 22, 2015Topic
Jerome Valcke
Curitiba Could Miss Out on FIFA World Cup: Daily
The southern city of Curitiba could lose the opportunity to host FIFA World Cup games if building work does not...
January 23, 2014
2014 FIFA World Cup Tickets on Sale: Daily
Football fans can now request the tickets for their preferred game for the 2014 World Cup, as the first application...
August 24, 2013
Fonte Nova Roof Suffers Damage: Daily
The Arena Fonte Nova, located in the northeastern city of Salvador, has been damaged by incessant rain.
May 30, 2013
Brazil Adds New Oversight to LOC
FIFA announced that the Brazilian government will have a permanent member within the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2014...
May 15, 2012
FIFA Criticizes World Cup Progress: Daily
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke on Friday criticized Brazil for its lack of preparation to host the 2014 World Cup.
March 3, 2012
FIFA in Brazil for First Visit of 2012
FIFA general secretary Jérôme Valcke was in Brazil last week to inspect the nation’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup,...
January 24, 2012
São Paulo’s World Cup Preparations Underway
Investment for the 2014 World Cup are an estimated US$20 billion and Brazil’s largest – São Paulo is working to...
August 30, 2011
World Cup Media Center to be in Rio
FIFA announced that Rio de Janeiro is to be the home of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) during the 2014...
June 28, 2011