Brazil Protests Await Government Action
The wave of mass demonstrations throughout Brazil has peaked for now, but Brazil’s protest movement, currently at a truce with...
July 2, 2013Topic
Maracana
Brazil Seleção Now Look to World Cup
"The champions are back!" Brazil returned to the sporting forefront this past Sunday, June 30th, after taking world and European...
July 2, 2013
Rio’s Maracanã Stadium is Privatized
Ownership of Maracanã Stadium will officially pass from the state of Rio to a private consortium formed by Odebrecht, IMX...
July 2, 2013
A Curmudgeonly Glossary of Brazilian Protest Terms
The Curmudgeon, who for years has deemed politics his favorite spectator sport, has been watching the demonstrations, and has paid...
July 2, 2013
Brazil Win 2013 Confederations Cup: Daily
Brazil thrashed Spain 3-0 yesterday evening at the Maracanã to win the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
July 1, 2013
Rio Protests at Maracanã Stadium: Daily
Minor protests continued at Rio's Maracanã Stadium during in the final game of 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday, June...
July 1, 2013
Violent Protests Continue in Brazil: Daily
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of Fortaleza on Thursday, ending in clashes with police as the city played...
June 28, 2013
Spain to Meet Brazil in Confed Final: Daily
Brazil will meet Spain in the FIFA Confederations Cup final after the world and European champions scraped past Italy 7-6...
June 28, 2013
Italy Beat Mexico 2×1 at Maracanã: Daily
Italy overcame Mexico 2-1 yesterday afternoon in the first competitive fixture at the reopened Maracanã.
June 17, 2013