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Mundial 2014
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Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians no sooner than mid-April
It's a record-breaking delay, but circumstances are equally disturbing and FIFA assures there are no plans of relocating the opening game to another city. Arena Corinthians will be ready no sooner than April 14 or 15, just 59 days before the World Cup.
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2014 World Cup: Six stadiums to miss FIFA deadline
Brazilian sports minister admitted that not three, but all six stadiums still under construction will miss the December-2013 deadline set by FIFA. Though alarming, it doesn't mean trouble for the hosts just yet.
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Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians under construction again
Though part of the site is still off-limits, most workers are returning to deliver Arena Corinthians as soon as possible. The construction site has been shut down for five days following Wednesday's tragedy.
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Sao Paulo: Crane collapse killed two people and damaged Arena Corinthians
Today was supposed to be the last day of roof truss installation atop Arena Corinthians. Unfortunately tragic accident unfolded as the 100-ton structure was in the air. It fell killing two people and causing major damages.
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Brazil: Workers could have died? Construction halted in Curitiba
Labour tribunal ordered for the site to be abandoned until safe working conditions are created. This decision comes as another hit for Curitiba's Arena da Baixada, one of five most delayed projects of 2014 World Cup.
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Brazil: First roof segment installed in Cuiaba
The 83-ton steel truss was yesterday mounted atop the northern stand of Arena Pantanal. Four more will cover this stand, while overall surface of the roof is to reach 25,600 sqm.
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Brazil: Stadium operators need to learn
FIFA took its infrastructure after the Confederations Cup and domestic managers offered little in return. As a result, fans and journalists are outraged, while thousands of seats remain empty due to extremely high ticket prices.
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2014 World Cup: FIFA reveals ticket prices, Brazilians won themselves better treatment
Fans from other countries may be forced to spend a small fortune on tickets for the 2014 World Cup. Very cheapest entry stands at $90 (€69), while most expensive one is $990 (€755). Brazilians will pay three times less, which seems to be the result of massive demonstrations protesting the tournament.
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Sao Paulo: Large trusses going up
Each of them will eventually reach 240 meters and hang above the southern and northern section s of the Corinthians Arena. Currently first two modules of the steel trusses were raised, twelve more await mounting.
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Brazil: Shocking set of new rules at Maracanã
The controversial consortium operating Brazil’s biggest stadium yesterday introduced a new set of rules at the ground. Many supporters and journalists are shocked as most of the ‘Brazilian style’ in supporting has been banned. But that’s a problem only for those, who can afford new ticket prices.
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Brazil: Dream final, but disastrous tournament
When global media were impatiently counting days for delayed stadium deliveries, few could expect that preparation fears will instantly be replaced with millions taking into the streets. As Brazilian team prepares to win over Spain, polls show that protesters enjoy 80% support from the population, while the president went under 30% within days.
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Brazil: Check out the Confederations Cup stadia
The opening game is under way, so it’s about time to check the host venues of 2013 Confederations Cup. Three of them are brand new, three largely revamped from how they used to look. Brazilians did well to build them. Wait, did they?
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Brazil: New stadium in Natal to be ready in late 2013?
Despite over 1,800 workers on site, works are still behind schedule. The concrete shell is ready, now temporary sections, roof and pitch are to be done. Will the contractors manage to deliver their build in half a year?
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Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã’s revival game was hanging by a thread
The famous stadium in Rio was yesterday ruled unsafe to host the kind of game that is planned for Sunday. Brazil-England friendly will take place, though, as today state authorities managed to get the safety certificate required.
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Brazil: Human error responsible for Fonte Nova accident
Stadium managing group released a statement in which they blame erroneous installation of the roof membrane for the Monday accident. Repairs are already ongoing and Arena Fonte Nova is to be safe for 2013 Confederations Cup.
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Brazil: Rain ripped Fonte Nova's roof
One of the membrane sheets spanning over the stands in Salvador gave way under the weight of water gathering on it. Similar accident was prevented from happening at another segment of the roof, BBC reports.
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Rio de Janeiro: FIFA doesn't want perpetual seat holders at the World Cup
When the famous Maracana was built, some families had to support the investment with private funding. For this they were granted the right to have a seat at Maracana for any event ever, providing they'll be willing to cover annual seat cost. Now FIFA says they won't be able to see neither the Confederations Cup, nor the World Cup. Businessweek.com report.
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New stadium: Itaipava Arena Pernambuco
Very last stadium for this year's Confed Cup is ready. Or at least operable and will see its first real football game tomorrow. Surely one of the most interesting venues for both Brazilian tournaments!
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Belo Horizonte: Mineirão now a solar power plant
Formally the stadium was reopened in late 2012, but now a second opening took place, one of the solar power plant placed atop the stadium. From now on the arena will supply energy to the municipal power grid.
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New stadium: Estádio Nacional de Brasilia
Last stadium formally opened ahead of June's Confederations Cup is finally here. Not through with construction yet, but with first game played the first test has been passed!