Teixeira Faces Police Investigation: Daily
Ricardo Teixeira, head of the CBF, faces a police investigation on suspicion of illegally transferring funds into Brazil and money...
October 13, 2011Topic
World Cup 2014
Rio Favela to be Demolished for Olympics: Daily
Vila Autódromo, a favela situated in the heart of Barra’s Olympic Park and nearby Rock City, will be removed by...
October 4, 2011
FIFA Wants World Cup Opener at Rio’s Maracanã: Daily
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called for Brazil’s 2014 World Cup opening match to be played at the Maracanã Stadium...
August 30, 2011
Brazil Seleção Take Easier Path for World Cup
The CBF (Brazilian Football Federation) has opted for an easier path in the nation’s preparation for the 2014 World Cup.
August 16, 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
The Football Stadiums of Rio de Janeiro
With Maracanã Stadium out of action until 2013, the alternatives in Rio are Botafogo’s Engenhão Stadium, and Vasco’s São Januario...
June 7, 2011
Maracanã Stadium on Schedule, at R$1B Cost
Maracanã Stadium is right on schedule but costs have accelerated by almost 40 percent in just eight months to almost...
May 24, 2011
World Cup 2014 Goal-line Technology
FIFA, world football's governing body, is set to hold a two stage test process for goal-line technology.
May 10, 2011
Rousseff Takes World Cup Hardline
By Robbie Blakeley, Contributing Sports Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the public concern that Brazil won't be prepared...
April 19, 2011