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Mundial 2014
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Opinion: Ban caxirolas now, save the World Cup
Tomorrow's Copa Bahia final will see caxirolas (official 'instrument' of 2014 World Cup) banned more than a year before the tournament starts. Brazilian sports minister says it's bad news, but we beg to differ!
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Brazil: Maracanã 'privatised', again with controversy
Billionaire Eike Batista grabs 35-year tenancy over Brazil's most famous and largest stadium. Competition argues his partners had unfair advantage, while other are still outraged that the stadium is 'given away' to private companies for free after having spent over $557 million of taxpayers' money.
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Brazil: Maracanã price tag still growing
Where’s the roof on this one? We may still be treated to increases as construction is hardly done. Just on Monday state authorities approved another large increase of the budget, according to SID.
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Brazil: Opening venue to be built last?
Though it’s only May now, we already know that construction works at Arena Corinthians won’t be done until February or even March 2014, just 3 months ahead of the World Cup. Even in South Africa deadlines weren’t exceeded so far.
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Rio de Janeiro: Media criticize “new” Maracanãs debut
Holes in the floor, many installations not working, flooded VIP zone and on top of that stadium staff trying to prevent people from taking photos of the flaws. Attempts to make situation not look bad seem futile as journalist list flaws…
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Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã reopens today
This doesn’t mean it’s already redeveloped. On the contrary, the impromptu friendly game proves that some work still needs to be done. But Brazil’s largest stadium will see its first game since 2010 anyhow.
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Brazil: Sports minister afraid fans will be priced out after 2014 World Cup
New stadia brought new ticket prices and a new problem for Brazilian fans. Cheapest tickets for some games already cost more than in most European leagues and situation may get worse. The government is concerned about gentrification threat, Reuters reports.
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Brasilia: Opening of Nacional delayed, FIFA concerned
Theoretically it was due to open last Sunday, but construction works are still far from finished. To save the image of organisers at least the pitch was expected to be ready, but heavy rainfall blocked it. Now FIFA announces inspection intensification ahead of Confederations Cup.
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Brazil: Fight against time ahead of Confederations Cup
As it turns out, no more than three arenas will be ready, while three others are well behind. Behind the initial, updated and final deadlines. Largest venues seem to be in worst position, but FIFA assures the tournament will be held as planned.
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New presentations: Fonte Nova from 1951 to 2013!
The old stadium had seen some great games of 100,000+ spectators, but it was also the place of a tragic accident in 2007. Closed right afterwards it is now completely rebuilt and again able to hold beautiful football. First game tomorrow!
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Brazil: Maracanã in need of redevelopment after… redevelopment?
Despite almost being ready for the 2013 Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup, Brazil’s most famous stadium failed to meet requirements of the IOC, ahead of 2016 Olympics.
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Sao Paulo: Arena Corinthians construction to stop?
It’s been months since Banco do Brasil and Sao Paulo municipality were supposed to transfer funds for the investment in Itaquera district. But so far Corinthians and Odebrecht had to finance all works themselves and now claim they’ve had enough. They threaten to stop works in upcoming weeks.
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Porto Alegre: First 'leaf' assembled at Beira-Rio
In 2014 there will be 65 of them and it's these elements that will create the impressive dome over Beira-Rio's stands. But so far the first giant leaf-shaped segment is being assembled, to be installed tomorrow.
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Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã pitch laid
Yesterday marked a milestone at the site of what is to be Brazil's largest stadium. The famous Maracanã has its pitch in place, while installation of roof membrane and seats is progressing every day.
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Brazil: FIFA very concerned with Maracanã's delay
Its schedule was very tight already in 2010. Now, after several delays, it's extremely tense. FIFA secretary general expressed his serious concerns as the stadium is to be ready weeks after the final deadline set by FIFA.
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Rio de Janeiro: Maracanã workers on warning strike
Work stopped for one day yesterday and will be halted further if authorities don’t meet the demands of workers on site. They expect better working conditions. Will authorities agree in race against time?
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Brazil: Bitter-sweet reopening of Mineirão
Parking chaos, information chaos, technical flaws. It was bad enough for operator to be fined for Mineirão's first game after redevelopment. But on the other hand the game itself was a memorable moment with capacity crowd and hot atmosphere.
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Brazil: New Castelão reopening far from perfect
Two games in one day marked the occasion of first football matchday at the redeveloped World Cup stadium in Fortaleza. But even summarized, both fixtures’ crowds wouldn’t fill the stadium.
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Brazil: England to reopen Maracanã
The great classic of global football, Brazil vs. England, is now confirmed to reopen the record-breaking stadium this June. All sounds great, but that gives hosts just 5 days to prepare the venue.
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Brazil: Third delay at Maracanã, when will FIFA lose their patience?
Already in 2010 the schedule seemed to be a tight one. It also seemed that FIFA wouldn’t accept any slips. But as we hear about third postponement of venue delivery, the governing body remains calm.