Posts Tagged: Brazil

  • Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador

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    Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador @ WikipediaSalvador, Brazil’s first capital city will welcome the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the new purpose-built Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova. Also known as Complexo Esportivo Cultural Professor Octávio Mangabeira, it was built for the 2013 Confederations Cup and Subsequently this year’s World Cup.

    History of Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador

    In 2013, the brewery Itaipava from Grupo Petropolis, signed the naming rights of the new arena “Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova” under a sponsorship agreement until the year 2023, amounting to US$ 100 million. This was the first naming rights agreement signed to 2014 World Cup stadiums. (more…)

  • Spain vs Netherlands – 5 star revenge

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    Spain vs. NetherlandsSao Paulo – We are all familiar with the saying ‘revenge is best served as a cold dish,’ we however did not expect Netherlands to execute so well, with a spectacular 5-1 demolition of defending world champions Spain.

    Revenge of the 2014 World Cup Final

    Lead by veteran’s Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben, the pair scored a brace each as they celebrated one of Holland’s most famous victories in the tournaments history. In a rematch of the 2010 World Cup final, majority of fans expected a cagey affair. What followed was described as ‘”inexplicable” by Holland’s captain, Van Persie. (more…)

  • Arena Pernambuco in Recife

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    Arena Pernambuco in Recife @ WikipediaItaipava Arena Pernambuco is located in the city of Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, a north-eastern state in Brasil. The stadium is co-owned by the state of Pernambuco and a private consortium. Its name stems from the sale of naming rights to beer company Itaipava.

    The city of Recife is the home of three historic Brazilian teams in the shape of Nautico, Santa Cruz and Sport. The big stadium of Itaipava Arena Pernambuco is however, the home of six-time state champions Clube Nautico Capibaribe, also known as Náutico. Náutico, as of 2013, is competing in the Serie A, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. (more…)

  • Arena Corinthians / Arena de São Paulo

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    Arena Corinthians / Arena de São PauloLocated in the East Zone of São Paulo, Arena de São Paulo is the new home of Brazilian giants Sport Club Corinthians Paulista and the venue of six mouth-watering football clashes at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The arena is also known as the Arena Corinthians and Arena de Itaquera.

    The city of São Paulo has a strong and fierce passion for the beautiful game. For a very long time Sport Club Corinthians Paulista was the only club in the city that did not own a stadium that matched its size and had the necessary infrastructure. With the announcement of this year’s World Cup, Corinthians fortunes changed as the erection of Arena de São Paulo became a necessity for the host city. (more…)

  • FIFA Opening Game: Brazil vs. Croatia

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    FIFA World Cup Brasil 2014After four years, 820 qualifying matches involving over 202 teams, the nation synonymous with the beautiful game is finally ready to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. With the build up to the tournament marred in controversy, one can expect the protests to be replaced with passionate support of the national team. The protests have been legitimate as Brazil looks to host the most expensive World Cup in history, at a time when the people feel the funds could be used to improve service delivery and infrastructure of the country.

    Brazil – A nation full of hope

    Coming off the back of a successful Confederations Cup 12 months ago, the Brazilian national team restored their identity. With an impressive 3-0 victory over world and European champions Spain in the final of the Confederations Cup public belief returned to its high expectant norms. (more…)

  • 2014 FIFA World Cup Squads

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    2014 FIFA World Cup Squads - SpainAll 32 participating nations at 2014 FIFA World Cup have announced their final squads. With unfortunate pre-tournament causalities ruling out the likes of Italy’s Riccardo Montolivo not everyone’s place was safe. Final squad announcements have come with their surprises, disappointments and some seemingly never ageing veterans. Below is a complete group-by-group guide of the final FIFA World Cup squads. Let´s see who will make it to this years final and win the glory World Cup. (more…)