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FIFA Ensures That São Paulo Stadium Will Be Ready For World Cup05 / 17 / 13FIFA said that São Paulo's World Cup stadium "will be ready on time," less than 24 hours "after warning the city it could lose the right to stage matches because of delays in building the new arena," according to Brian Homewood of REUTERS. FIFA said that "it had reached a settlement with stad... Tags: Facilities, Brazil |
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Rio Government Upgrading Stadium Area
The Rio de Janeiro government has bought the Indian Museum for R$60M ($29.7M) and "should demolish the building for Maracanã reforms," according to Vinicius Konchinski of UOL.com.br. The "historic building" will be demolished to make room for upgrades to the surroundings of the Maracanã ...
Tags: Brazil, FIFA World Cup, Facilities
Marin Can Decide Fate Of WC Revenue
When he took over the presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the 2014 World Cup Local Organizing Committee (COL), José Maria Marin "promised total transparency" in both organizations, according to Michel Castellar of LANGENET.com.br. But judging by the new social contra ...
Study: Corinthians Most Valuble In Brazil
A study done by audit and consulting company BDO revealed that Corinthians FC is the most valuable football club in Brazil "for the fourth year in a row," according to Bruno Winckler of iG. The Copa Libertadores winner is valued at a little over R$1B ($516M), a "record for Brazilian teams." Corint ...
Tags: International Football, Brazil
Suite Sales For 2014 WC Going Fast
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has "already equaled" suite sales from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, according to Felippe Costa of GLOBO ESPORTE. The most expensive package, Aquarela Series, costs R$4.6M ($2.3M) and holds between 16 and 26 spectators depending on the stadium. The package offers a ...
Tags: Brazil, Events and Attractions
Aon To Use ManU To Spread Brand In Brazil
ManU sponsor Aon, "plans on using the English team to spread it's brand in Brazil," according to Lucas Turco of MAQUINADOESPORTE.com.br. Between '12-13, the company plans on bringing "part of the coaching staff" to Brazil for different events along with installing Aon stands, like the one that exist ...
Tags: Brazil, Marketing and Sponsorship
Atlético Paranaense Finds New Sponsor
Brasileiro football club Atlético Paranaense has found a "main sponsor" for the remainder of the calendar year, according to MKTESPORTIVO.com. The team from Curitiba agreed to a R$1.8M ($882,000) deal with Brazilian bank Caixa Econômica Federal (CAIXA). For the last three years, Philco ...
Tags: Marketing and Sponsorship, Brazil
Traffic Sports Int'l Picks GlobeCast
Traffic Sports International, a rights-holder for several high-profile Brazilian football clubs, has chosen GlobeCast to provide satellite contribution services for delivery of Latin American football championships to fans in the Americas, Asia and Europe. Through the end of '12, GlobeCast wil ...
German Official Calls For Blatter To Quit
German Football League President Reinhard Rauball "demanded the resignation" of FIFA President Sepp Blatter in the wake of FIFA's bribery scandal, according to the DPA. In an interview with 'Die Welt', Rauball said, "Sepp Blatter should hand over his official duties as quickly as possible. In order ...
Tags: Leagues and Governing Bodies, Europe, Brazil
N. American Clubs Could Enter Libertadores
The possibility of North American football clubs entering future Copa Libertadores competitions was one of the main topics when tournament organizer South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) hosted the president of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Footbal ...
Tags: Leagues and Governing Bodies, North America, South America
Brazil Tourism Ministry Hands Out $54M
The Brazilian Tourism Ministry announced that it has given R$110.6M ($54M) to the 12 World Cup host cities for the "construction of touristic infrastructure," according to COPA2014.gov.br. The projects that will be financed will include, but not be limited to, Tourist Service Centers and tourist sig ...
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