By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Flamengo qualified for the next round of the Copa do Brasil with a 2-1 win over Campinense last night. It took an own goal and a late strike from Elias to see the Rubro-Negro through to the third round, as the side continues to [...]
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL- Belo Horizonte’s Mineirão Stadium is ready to host some of the biggest names in world football (soccer) over the next twelve months. The renovated arena was finished at the end of 2012 and has already hosted three major events to test the stadium’s efficiency at [...]
Opinion, by Robbie Blakeley RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Seleção coach Luiz Felipe Scolari this morning announced his squad for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and it was refreshing to see some daring in the coach’s choices. Much debate has surrounded the possible, and previously likely, call-up of either Ronaldinho Gaúcho or Kaká. But neither has [...]
By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Fluminense are through to the quarter-finals of the 2013 Copa Libertadores after a 2-0 win over Ecuadroain side Emelec at São Januário. Following a 2-1 reverse last week the Tricolor’s victory gave them a 3-2 aggregate win. The game saw the return of influential [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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