Tag: Fonte Nova

By Stephanie Foden, Contributing Reporter SALVADOR, BRAZIL – While many international travelers may equate Bahia state's capital city with Carnival, football (soccer) in Salvador - much like the rest of Brazil - is also a prominent part of local culture....

By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil brushed Italy aside 4-2 in the Arena Fonte Nova yesterday to top Group A in the FIFA Confederations Cup and progress to the competition's knock-out stages. The result...

By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Arena Fonte Nova, located in the northeastern city of Salvador, has been damaged by the incessant rain that struck the city last Sunday. One of the 36 roof...

By Robbie Blakeley, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup is just two months away and Brazil is putting the finishing touches to what will be its first taste of hosting such a mammoth...