Blokhin extends Ukraine contract Fifa.com Oleg Blokhin will remain as Ukraine's coach after UEFA EURO 2012 and take charge of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil ™ qualifiers, the Ukraine Football Federation have announced. The 59-year-old, who was a star striker with the former USSR, was in charge … and more

Building a future: Brazil turns to prisoners, slave workers for World Cup projects The Score A sign is displayed at the site where Corinthians' new stadium is being built, after the FIFA confirmed the city of Sao Paulo as the host of the opening ceremony for the 2014 World Cup. Tales Azzoni, AP IT WASN'TA tough choice for convicted bank robber … and more

TITANIC FRIENDLY Brazil vs. Argentina at Met Life June 9 Big Apple Soccer Argentina features the world's best player in current FIFA player of the year, Lionel Messi, while Brazil features one of the brightest young stars in the world game, Neymar. “Independently, Brazil and Argentina embody the very best of international … and more

msnbc.com Budget-friendly Carnivals beyond Rio msnbc.com However, with the recent strength of the Brazilian currency, Rio's skyrocketing cost of living and general inflation in the lead up to 2014's FIFA World Cup (the final game will be in Rio) and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, celebrating in “The … and more

Specialty hospital partners with Brazilian company ModernHealthcare.com The facility, which is called Hospitalys, is opening in the first quarter of 2012 in advance of the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympics in 2016, according to a news release. The organizations are not disclosing financial terms of the …
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Soccerway Pele urges Brazil to keep faith in Menezes Soccerway Pele believes it is imperative that Brazil stick with coach Mano Menezes if they are to have any hope of reclaiming the FIFA World Cup. Pele believes it is imperative that Brazil stick with coach Mano Menezes if they are to have any hope of reclaiming … Pele: I was born to play football Fifa.com Pele's Absence from Third Consecutive 2014 W.Cup Task Force Raises Questions World Football Insider all 6 news articles

Fifa.com Osieck names new trio, recalls Bresciano Fifa.com Australia coach Holger Osieck has recalled Mark Bresciano and announced three uncapped players for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil ™ qualifier against Saudi Arabia, in a squad that features a blend of youth and experience. and more

AFP Former Brazil striker Bebeto joins 2014 World Cup organising committee insideworldfootball (blog) By David Gold February 20 – Bebeto has joined fellow former Brazilian goalscoring great Ronaldo and embattled football chief Ricardo Teixeira on the 2014 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee. Bebeto and Ronaldo were both instrumental in the respective … February 19: Brazilian Duo Born Soccer365 (press release) Brazil's World Cup runneth over Postnoon Brazil's Bebeto elected to World Cup organizing panel AFP all 7 news articles

Home runs and Lanus's lead Fifa.com In its weekly roundup of the top league action across the Americas, FIFA .com focuses on two players making vital contributions to their teams in Argentina, the start of the Clausura in Uruguay and some noteworthy sequences in Mexico. In Brazil …
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Construction in Brazil – Key Trends & Opportunities to 2016: Activity Fueled … MarketWatch (press release) The main catalysts for this infrastructure development are the country's hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. WMI expects the Brazilian construction industry to continue to attract a high level of investments for various … and more
