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Brazil 2014

FIFA’s Jérôme Valcke makes first trip to Brazil since “Bagshot blunder”

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By Andrew Warshaw

May 28 – For the first time since his infamous “kick up the backside” comments, FIFA general secretary Jérôme Valcke is flying to Brazil today to resume his duties as the organisation’s main negotiator for the 2014 World Cup.

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Brazil 2014 report reveals “most projects will be completed in 2013”

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By David Gold

May 25 – Brazil’s Ministry of Sport has revealed its latest assessment of preparations for the 2014 World Cup, with Minister Aldo Rebelo claiming that “most projects will be completed in 2013”.

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Brazilian cities working hard to green up 2014 World Cup

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By David Gold

May 18 – Brasília and Cuiabá are among the Brazilian cities leading the way in the country’s drive to meet its environmental objectives for the World Cup in two years’ time.

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Brazil 2014 will fill South America with pride, insists CBF President José Maria Marin

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By David Gold

May 17 – José Maria Marin, Ricardo Teixeira’s replacement, has said he is confident the Brazil 2014 World Cup will fill the nation and South America with pride.

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Brazil plans ‘green’ World Cup as Maracanã Stadium embraces solar power

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By David Gold

May 15 – Brazil’s iconic Maracanã is to be powered by solar energy through a partnership with World Cup sponsor Yingli Solar, who will place 1,500 photovoltaic solar modules at the top of the stadium.

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Belo Horizonte appoints Mike Lee firm ahead of Brazil 2014

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By Andrew Warshaw

May 14 – Belo Horizonte, the south-eastern Brazilian city scheduled to stage six matches at the 2014 World Cup, have appointed MLA True Communications, sister company of Vero Communications, to support its international promotions campaign in the build-up to the tournament.

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Brazil Senate approves contentious 2014 World Cup law

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By David Gold

May 11 – The World Cup law for Brazil 2014 has moved another step closer to being authorised after the country’s Senate approved the Bill, which passed through the lower house of Parliament in March.

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Brazil 2014 and FIFA agree a truce

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By Andrew Warshaw

May 9 – FIFA and Brazil insist they have overcome their differences over the 2014 World Cup but will meet every six to eight weeks to make sure they do not lag further behind in preparations.

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Brazil 2014 and Government officials to hold breakthrough talks with FIFA President

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By Andrew Warshaw

May 2 – Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo and members of Brazil 2014 will meet FIFA President Sepp Blatter next week for potentially breakthrough talks on the troubled hosting of the World Cup.

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Brazil has done harder things than the World Cup, says country’s Sports Minister

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By David Gold

April 30 – Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo has sought to allay fears about the 2014 World Cup they are hosting, insisting that they are working hard and that the country “has done more important and more difficult things”.

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Brazil is on track for 2014 World Cup, insists Ronaldo

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By Andrew Warshaw

April 27 – Brazilian World Cup icon Ronaldo has attempted to play down the mountain of problems being faced by the 2014 hosts by insisting the country is on course to ensure a successful tournament in two years’ time.

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Faster telecoms signals to provide Brazil 2014 with tangible legacy

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By David Gold

April 23 – Brazil’s national telecommunications agency, ANATEL, has approved a bidding process to provide 4G signals to cities hosting games during the 2014 World Cup.

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Copacabana beach is jewel in Fan Fest sites crown of Brazil 2014

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By David Gold

April 21 – Supporters travelling to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup without tickets will still be able to watch matches courtesy of a giant screen on iconic Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, following confirmation of the 12 Fan Fest venues.

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Part-rebuilt Maracanã Stadium opens to the public

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By David Gold

April 16 – The doors of the revamped Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the final of the 2014 World Cup as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympics, have been opened to the public.

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Swiss aid organisation launches online Brazil World Cup protest with Blatter spoof video

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By Andrew Warshaw

April 12 – A Swiss aid organisation has launched a campaign targeting FIFA for holding World Cups in countries with poor human rights records.

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