Oi signs up as first local sponsor of 2014 World Cup in Brazil
March 22 – Telecommunicatios company Oi has become the first local sponsor of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, it was announced today.
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Maracana Stadium to be given £175 million makeover for World Cup
By Duncan Mackay
December 17 – Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium, which is due to stage the 2014 World Cup final, is to get a $300 million (£175 million) face-lift, the city’s Secretary of Sports and Tourism announced today.
All Whites seeking to reach Brazil reach Asia
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December 12 – New Zealand have opened discussions with international officials about retaining the present system of World Cup qualification for the 2014 tournament that would see them trying to reach Brazil via the Asian route.
Brazil and Germany sign cooperation deal for 2014 World Cup
By Duncan Mackay
December 5 – Brazil and Germany have signed a cooperation agreement for the 2014 World Cup, it has been announced.