Brasília Hosts Confederations Cup Opener
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off in just over a month and the six host cities are putting the finishing touches to their respective stadiums, as well as preparing to receive tens of thousands of ardent football fans. On June 15th the ball [...]
Recife Hosts 3 Confederations Cup Games
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The northeastern city of Recife is finishing off the Arena Pernambuco as it gears up for major participation during the Confederations and World Cups. The brand new stadium is estimated to be 97 percent ready and will host its first test-event on May 14th. [...]
Botafogo, 2013 Carioca Champions: Daily
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Botafogo were crowned 2013 Campeonato Carioca champions yesterday after winning the Taça Rio. A 1-0 win over Laranjeiras outfit Fluminense gave them the trophy, and with the Taça Guanabara success in March, was sufficient to give them the state crown, the twentieth in their [...]
Maracanã Opens With Exhibition Match
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Maracanã Stadium reopened its doors on Saturday, April 27th, 2013, for the first test-event in preparation for June’s FIFA Confederations Cup. The evening was a grand celebration for all who had helped renovate the stadium over the past two and a half years, as [...]
Flu & Fogo to Meet in Taça Rio Final: Daily
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Botafogo and Fluminense will lock horns in the final of the Taça Rio next week after both beat lower opposition in the semis. Fogo thrashed Resende 5-0 on the Saturday whilst Fluminense brushed aside Volta Redonda yesterday afternoon 4-1. Botafogo were never in danger [...]
4G Data Services Launched in Rio: Daily
By Ben Tavener, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Telecoms giant Oi launched its high-speed 4G mobile internet service in Rio on Thursday, becoming the city’s second operator to offer the service. Rival operator Claro launched its 4G services in cities hosting the FIFA Confederations Cup, including Rio, last week. TIM and Vivo [...]
Rio Maracanã Stadium to Open Saturday
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – An icon of Brazilian football (soccer), the Maracanã Stadium, is almost fit for purpose again after two and a half years out of action for renovation works. This Saturday, April 27th, is the first ever match at the refurbished international standard arena, now meeting [...]
Taça Rio Semi-Finalists Decided: Daily
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Fluminense will meet Volta Redonda whilst Botafogo face Resende as the Taça Rio semi-finals were decided yesterday afternoon. Fluminense comfortably saw off Bangu 2-0 at São Januário, and Bruno Mendes put his goal drought behind him as Botafogo laboured to a 1-0 victory over [...]
Flamengo Win in Copa do Brasil: Daily
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A Hernane hat-trick was enough to put Flamengo into the next round of the 2013 Copa do Brasil last night as the Rubro-Negro comprehensively defeated Remo 3-0. After a 1-0 win in the first leg away from home Fla went through with a 4-0 [...]
Seleção Shapes Up for Confederations Cup
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Seleção (Brazilian national team) is getting ready for its first taste of competitive football (soccer) since the 2011 Copa America as the Confederations Cup beckons. Under the stewardship of Luiz Felipe Scolari, who replaced Mano Menezes last November, Seleção has just two friendlies [...]
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