Tag: Brazil World Cup

Wednesday, May 7th 2014 - 07:16 UTC
“Manaos less riskier than Iraq” Brazilian Sports minister tells English media

Brazil's Sports minister Aldo Rebelo minimized the possibility of violence during the coming World Cup and replied to the British media that the Amazon city of Manaos, where England will be playing a match, will not be riskier that war zones.
Thursday, May 1st 2014 - 07:33 UTC
Brazil raises taxes on beer and sodas; primary surplus slightly down in March

The Brazilian government will raise taxes on beers, sodas and other beverages in a move that will raise an extra 1.5 billion Reais (674 million dollars) in revenue to help meet the fiscal savings goal. Earlier this month, the government had already announced a tax hike on beer to bolster fiscal accounts that have been hit hard over the last three years by rising subsidies, higher spending and an economic slowdown.
Friday, December 27th 2013 - 05:07 UTC
World Cup 2014: Brazil most expensive stadium has a leaking roof

Reports from stadium operators in Brazil have revealed that the most expensive of the 12 stadiums built or renovated for the 2014 FIFA World Cup has a leaking roof, less than eight months after it was finished.
Thursday, December 26th 2013 - 07:37 UTC
FIFA calls on Brazil to work flat-out in the months ahead of World Cup June 12 kick-off

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke says there is a huge amount still to do in preparations for the World Cup. In his end-of-year statement on FIFA.com, the Frenchman urges Brazil 2014 organizers to work flat out in the months before the June 12 kick-off in Sao Paulo to deliver on their promises.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 06:04 UTC
Spectacular launching of the 'brazuca', the official match ball for the 2014 Cup

The adidas brazuca, the Official Match Ball for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil was given a fittingly spectacular launch on Tuesday 3 December. The iconic Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro provided a picturesque venue, while a breathtaking 3D light projection show wowed attendees including former Netherlands international Clarence Seedorf and Brazil Cafu.
Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 03:03 UTC
Fifa admits delays in three stadiums but is confident all will be ready by June

Fifa has admitted that not all of the stadiums for the Brazil World Cup will be ready in time for its original deadline of January. But Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, said he was confident all 12 stadiums would be ready when the tournament kicks off in June following a meeting with the local organizing committee.
Saturday, November 30th 2013 - 07:09 UTC
Brazil’s troubles and Qatar human rights record on FIFA's ExCo agenda next week

The troubled state of Brazil’s 2014 World Cup preparations and Qatar 2022 concerns are expected to be the main talking points at next week’s FIFA Executive Committee meeting in Salvador de Bahia.
Thursday, October 3rd 2013 - 19:23 UTC
Brazil, a giant but with “a lot of fat and much in the way of muscle”

Brazil, Latin America's largest economy is in dire need of structural reforms and reduced government bloat to fuel sustainable growth, analysts say. And this will not happen overnight and will take massive political will. A giant but it carries “a lot of fat and not much in the way of muscle”.
Thursday, May 10th 2012 - 05:16 UTC
Brazilian Senate approves ‘Budweiser bill’ ending dispute with FIFA over World Cup sponsoring

The Brazilian senate approved a bill Wednesday giving FIFA the guarantees needed to organize the 2014 World Cup. The approval came just a day after the Brazilian government met with FIFA officials in Switzerland to discuss the country's preparations and resolve their differences.
Saturday, May 5th 2012 - 05:58 UTC
FIFA concerned with the pace of preparations for the 2014 Brazil World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed concern about the slow pace of preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and said he wanted the delays to be made up as soon as possible.