Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Barcelona grants Neymar holiday leave to Brazil

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/88/spain/2013/12/18/4487435/barcelona-grants-neymar-holiday-leave-to-brazil

Old ghosts stirred up by Brazil’s relegation controversy

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/the-rio-report/old-ghosts-stirred-brazil-relegation-controversy-125329478.html

Why Multinational Marketers Need To Be In Brazil

http://www.forbes.com/sites/onmarketing/2013/12/18/why-multinational-marketers-need-to-be-in-brazil/

His eyes are the prize! Neymar to follow Beckham with Police ambassador role

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2525252/Barcelonas-Neymar-follow-David-Beckham-Police-ambassador-role.html

FIFA Brazil Director Denies Correlation Between Stadium Delays And Recent Accidents

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/12/18/Facilities/Brazil-Security.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Brazil's Government Blamed By Atlético Paranaense Marketing Director For Delays

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/12/18/Facilities/Brazil-WC.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Brazil Plane Maker Sells Jets to American Airlines

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/brazil-plane-maker-sells-jets-american-airlines-21191736

Hollande Discusses Trade, Education With Brazil's Rousseff

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303932504579253962438727856


Brazil Expects First Rail Auction in February

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303293604579254002093103052


Sony Brazil Exec Says Electronics Company Should Extend World Cup Deal

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/12/12/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Sony-World-Cup.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0


World Cup Ads Runneth Over -- Six Months Early

http://adage.com/article/global-news/world-cup-ads-runneth-months-early/245576/

Violence Halts Brazil League Match, Reignites Fears For Upcoming World Cup

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/12/10/International-Football/Brazil-Violence.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0


Thursday, December 5, 2013

Prize Money For Brazil World Cup Winner Increases By $13.5M Since '10

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/12/05/International-Football/WC-Rewards.aspx


Brazil Continues To Wonder If World Cup Infrastructure Will Be Ready

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/12/05/International-Football/World-Cup-Roundup.aspx


Brazil World Cup Stadiums Will Be Ready, FIFA Says

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303670804579236153643182852


Brazil Beginner Skiers Pursue Olympics in ‘Cool Runnings’ Redux

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-04/brazil-beginner-skiers-pursue-olympics-in-cool-runnings-redux.html


Chanticleer expands Hooters franchise agreement in Brazil, eyes spring opening in Rio de Janeiro

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/morning-edition/2013/12/chanticleer-expands-hooters-franchise.html


Michael Phelps films Subway commercial in Brazil, maintains mystery of potential comeback

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-michael-phelps-brazil-pele-subway-20131205,0,3885649.story


Pele Says Brazil Humble After 1950 Soccer World Cup Failure

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-04/pele-says-brazil-will-respect-world-cup-rivals-unlike-in-1950.html


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Record Prices No Deterrent to Fans of ‘Most Loved’ Soccer Team

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-27/record-prices-no-deterrent-to-fans-of-most-loved-soccer-team.html


Brazil High Court Puts Off Depositor Ruling Until Next Year

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/brazil-high-court-puts-off-depositor-ruling-until-next-year/?_r=0

Cost Of Brazil's World Cup Football Stadiums Expected To Increase By $435M

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/11/27/Facilities/Brazil-stadium-costs.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0


Rio 2016 President Carlos Nuzman Says 'Every Day Is A Final' Following Building Delays

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/11/26/Olympics/Rio-2016.aspx


In U.S., Black Friday About Deals; In Brazil, Black Friday About Fraud

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/11/26/in-u-s-black-friday-about-deals-in-brazil-black-friday-about-fraud/


Brazil venues struggle to meet World Cup deadline

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-25095153


Sit-down football protest: Players in Brazil take action over demanding schedule

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/sitdown-football-protest-players-in-brazil-take-action-over-demanding-schedule-8967183.html


Brazil’s top five talents of 2013

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/the-rio-report/brazil-top-five-talents-2013-132440818.html


Three die in Brazil World Cup stadium accident

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-25127897


Brazil Is Entranced by a Tale of Love, Taxes and Bribery

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/world/americas/a-tale-of-love-taxes-and-bribery-entrances-brazil.html?_r=0

Friday, November 22, 2013

Brazil Raises $9.1 Billion in Privatizing 2 Airports

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/11/22/brazil-raises-9-1-billion-in-privatizing-2-airports/?_r=0

422 Hotels To Be Built In Brazil Ahead Of 2016 Olympics

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/money/2013/11/22/422-hotels-to-be-built-in-brazil-ahead-2016-olympics/

Solange Knowles announces Brazil-inspired collection for Puma

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/fashion/solange-knowles-announces-brazil-inspired-collection-puma-article-1.1526060

World Cup - Blatter: FIFA could rethink midday Brazil starts

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-fifa-rethink-midday-world-cup-starts-blatter-174445475--sow.html

FIFA World Cup Brazil pairings are set and Nike takes an early lead

http://www.oregonlive.com/playbooks-profits/index.ssf/2013/11/fifa_world_cup_brazil_pairings.html

Brazil: from dirt holes to stadiums

http://blogs.aljazeera.com/blog/americas/brazil-dirt-holes-stadiums

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Gridiron a solution for post Cup era Brazil stadium?

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/380949/gridiron-a-solution-for-post-cup-era-brazil-stadium

Under Armour moves into Brazil

http://www.ispo.com/newsblog/2013/04/11/under-armour-moves-into-brazil/

Under Armour eyes Latin America for growth in 2014

http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2013/10/24/under-armour-aims-for-latin-america.html

Kevin Plank Says Under Armour Is Focusing On Hotspur Deal, Brazil

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2012/04/20/Under-Armour.aspx

In 2014, the Boys From Brazil Will Score for Nike

http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/stocks/articles/nike-top-stock-of-2014-nike/11/20/2013/id/52753

Rio's Olympic Waterways Full of Trash and Sewage

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Rios-Olympic-Waterways-Full-of-Trash-and-Sewage-232638321.html

Nike Festival dos Esportes

http://www.nike.com/br/pt_br/c/festivaldosesportes/festivaldosesportes

Festival Launches Brazil World Cup Jersey

http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-entertainment/festival-launches-brazils-world-cup-jersey/

Friday, November 15, 2013

A carnival atmosphere as Brazilian national team visits Miami

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/15/3754342/a-carnival-atmosphere-as-brazilian.html

A Yellow Card

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9979648/brazil-2014-world-cup

Justice Ministry Asks Brazil Hotels To Explain Price Hikes For World Cup

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/11/12/International-Football/Brazil-hotels.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Brazilian Football Confederation Extends Partnership With Itau Bank Through '22

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/11/14/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Itau.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Sau Paulo's Itaquerao World Cup Stadium Is 94% Complete, Expected To Meet Deadline

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/11/15/Facilities/Sao-Paulo.aspx

The old boy from Brazil - World Cup hero Jairzinho on helping Rio's slum kids

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brazilian-world-cup-legend-jairzinho-2792333

Top Rank Signs Brazil Olympic Star Esquiva Falcao

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/top-rank-signs-brazil-olympic-star-esquiva-falcao-20895450

Friday, November 8, 2013

American Football on the Rise in Rio

http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-sports/american-football-on-the-rise-in-rio/

Neymar invierte en apartamentos... y en música

http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20131107/fc-barcelona/neymar-invierte-en-apartamentos-y-en-musica_54393160811.html

Rio Olympics Chief Commercial Officer Aiming For Record $1.5B In Sponsorships

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/11/07/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/Rio-Sponsors.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

First Look: ‘Pele’ Biopic Shoots in Brazil

http://variety.com/2013/film/news/pele-biopic-brazil-1200806382/#

Learning to Speak Brazinglish

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/09/opinion/barbara-learning-to-speak-brazinglish.html

Romario, Ronaldo at Odds Over Brazil World Cup

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/romario-ronaldo-odds-brazil-world-cup-20821840

In a Garden in Brazil, a Biennial Show at Instituto Inhotim

http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/08/in-a-garden-in-brazil-a-biennial-show-at-instituto-inhotim/?_r=0

Brazil Soccer Champion Fluminense Fights to Beat Historic Drop

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-08/brazil-soccer-champion-fluminense-fights-to-beat-historic-drop.html

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Brazilian Footballer Turned Politician Romario Critical Of Spending For 2014 World Cup

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/10/18/People-and-Pop-Culture/Romario.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Brazil's Sports Minister To Resign Before World Cup To Run For Office

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/10/18/International-Football/Brazil-Sports-Minister.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Organizers: Alligator Risk Low At Golf Venue For 2016 Rio Olympics

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/10/21/Olympics/Rio-Golf-Course.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Brazil President Dilma Rousseff Creates Committee To Monitor World Cup Price Gouging

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/10/21/International-Football/Brazil-Gouging.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Barcelona Makes Portuguese Ninth Language On Its Website To Engage Brazilian Fans

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/10/22/Media/Barcelona.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Pickup Soccer in Brazil Has an Allure All Its Own

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/20/sports/soccer/pickup-soccer-in-brazil-has-an-allure-all-its-own.html?_r=0

With Confederations Cup in the Rear-View, Brazil Looks to the World Cup

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-quigley-md-dphil/brazil-world-cup-preparations_b_4118211.html

Insight: As Brazil's Batista falters, Rio dream does too

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/20/us-brazil-batista-rio-insight-idUSBRE99J03I20131020

Monday, October 14, 2013

Brazil Drug-Testing Laboratory Seeks WADA Approval Ahead Of 2016 Rio Olympics

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/10/11/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/Brazil-lab.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Carlyle Group Seeks Brazil Payday With CVC Travel Group IPO

http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2013/10/14/carlyle-group-seeks-brazil-payday-with-cvc-travel-group-ipo/

Washington Wizards’ Nene receives poor reception in Brazil homecoming

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/washington-wizards-nene-receives-poor-reception-in-brazil-homecoming/2013/10/12/7a0bc6d4-3394-11e3-ad00-ec4c6b31cbed_story.html

Helping Tourists Go Native In Brazil

http://www.forbes.com/sites/annefield/2013/10/13/helping-tourists-go-native-in-brazil/

Wizards’ Nene connecting with Brazilian fans

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/wizards-nene-connecting-with-brazilian-fans/2013/10/11/f1765728-32c9-11e3-ad00-ec4c6b31cbed_story.html

Wizards return to Washington after ‘spectacular’ trip to Brazil for NBA exhibition

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/wizards-return-to-washington-after-spectacular-trip-to-brazil-for-nba-exhibition/2013/10/13/b160eafc-33ca-11e3-ad00-ec4c6b31cbed_story.html

Brazilian legend Oscar Schmidt downplays Wizards joke, has harsh words for Nene

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wizards-insider/wp/2013/10/14/brazilian-legend-oscar-schmidt-downplays-wizards-joke-has-harsh-words-for-nene/

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Vivendi Unit, Charlie Ergen's EchoStar Eye Brazil Pay TV Venture

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vivendi-charlie-ergen-brazil-venture-639497

A Tough Choice: Play for Brazil or Spain?

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/02/sports/soccer/a-tough-choice-play-for-brazil-or-spain.html?_r=0

Reality dawns

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21586684-slower-growth-and-assertive-new-middle-class-will-force-political-change-reality-dawns

Looks good

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21586681-brazilian-cosmetics-and-other-consumer-brands-are-powering-ahead-looks-good

Land of the setting sun

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21586682-brazil-country-future-spends-far-too-much-its-past-land-setting-sun

Money no object

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21586685-how-many-prestigious-sports-stadiums-does-brazil-need-money-no-object

The road to hell

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21586680-getting-brazil-moving-again-will-need-lots-private-investment-and-know-how-road

Leave well alone

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21586679-brazils-agriculture-has-benefited-government-neglect-its-car-industry-has-had-too

The price is wrong

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21586678-why-brazil-offers-appalling-value-money-price-wrong

Why is Brazil so expensive?

http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2013/09/economist-explains-15

Huffington Post Launching Site In Brazil

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/30/huffington-post-brazil-site_n_4018525.html

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Brazil´s Eike Batista Pushes for More Asset Sales to Raise Fresh Cash

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130924-709487.html

Brazil Strikes Deal With Swiss Authorities To Outsource World Cup Anti-Doping Process

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/09/24/International-Football/Brazil-anti-doping-lab.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

High-Profile World Cup, Olympic Sponsors Walk Fine Line Between Boon, Backfire

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/09/24/Marketing-and-Sponsorship/World-Cup-Sponsors.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Public Officials Threaten To Close Rio's Maracana Stadium Over Safety Fears

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/09/20/Facilities/Maracana.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Tim Sale Decision Seen Roiling Brazil’s Wireless Market

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-23/tim-sale-decision-seen-roiling-brazil-s-wireless-market.html

Hering Bets on Kids’ Clothing as Gap Threatens in Brazil

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-25/hering-bets-on-kids-clothing-as-gap-threatens-in-brazil.html

In Latin America, Brazilian Banks Fill Void Left by Global Giants

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/09/23/brazilian-banks-fill-a-void-left-by-the-global-giants/?_r=0

Brazil World Cup Stadium Could Be Used for Prisoners, Judge Says

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-09-24/brazil-world-cup-stadium-could-be-used-for-prisoners-judge-says

Brazil Soccer Players Revolt Over Packed 2014 Playing Schedule

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-24/brazil-soccer-players-revolt-over-packed-2014-playing-schedule.html

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Report: Tiago Splitter agrees to four-year deal with the Spurs

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22611728/report-tiago-splitter-agrees-to-fouryear-deal-with-the-spurs

Brazil to meet Portugal at Gillette Stadium

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brazil-meet-portugal-gillette-stadium-194500882--sow.html

Brazil A-Z: From anthems and beaches to Zico via samba

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23121262

Nike: Futebol Brasileiro "Mostra Seu Jogo"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT0WLVPfBCM&noredirect=1

Nike Brasil Celebrates Selecao Victory

http://nikeinc.com/news/nike-brasil-celebrates-selecao-victory#/inline/21192

Brazil midfielder Paulinho confirms £17m move to Tottenham

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jul/01/brazil-midfielder-paulinho-tottenham

Monday, June 17, 2013

Investors Dump Cos Owned By Brazil Billionaire Batista

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/06/17/investors-dump-cos-owned-by-brazil-billionaire-batista/

Brazil's other soccer fields

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/brazils-other-soccer-fields/2013/06/17/cbee39e8-d50f-11e2-a73e-826d299ff459_gallery.html

Hospitality sales brisk despite logistical hurdles

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2013/06/17/In-Depth/Hospitality.aspx

Stadiums rush to beat the clock

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2013/06/17/In-Depth/Stadiums.aspx

Sponsors map out activation strategies

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2013/06/17/In-Depth/Sponsorship.aspx

A Sports Drink for Brazil?

http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2013/06/14/a-sports-drink-for-brazil/

Why Neymar, Scolari and Brazil All Face Unprecedented Challenges

http://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbymcmahon/2013/06/16/neymar-scolari-and-brazil-all-face-unprecedented-challenges/

Neymar Settles Brazil’s Nerves in Opener

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/16/sports/soccer/neymar-settles-brazils-nerves-in-opener.html

A Good Start, but in Brazil It’s All About the Finish

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/sports/soccer/17iht-soccer17.html

Brazil hanging on for record IPO boom

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/26fe5d1c-d688-11e2-9214-00144feab7de.html

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Rio mayor dares to dream as World Cup 2014 and Olympics 2016 loom

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/10/rio-mayor-dream-world-cup-Olympics

Rio De Janeiro Mayor Sees Potential With 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics On Horizon

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/06/11/People-and-Pop-Culture/Rio-Mayor.aspx

Miner, Billions Over Budget, Slogs Ahead in Rural Brazil

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323582904578487090505277214.html

JBS of Brazil in $2.7 Billion Deal

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/06/10/jbs-of-brazil-in-2-7-billion-deal/

Brazil: The World's 22nd Best Team

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323949904578537624115057056.html

Will Brazil be left counting the cost of hosting the World Cup and Olympics?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/jun/11/brazil-counting-cost-world-cup-Olympics

Brazil prepares for World Cup as criticism mounts over cost

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/09/world-cup-brazil-cost-mounts

Friday, April 26, 2013

Havaianas: From Peasant Footwear to Global Fashion Powerhouse

http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2013/04/24/Havaianas-Fashion-Powerhouse-042413.aspx

Grendene Q1: bucking the Brazil shoe selling blues

http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2013/04/26/grendene-q1-bucking-the-brazil-shoe-selling-blues/#axzz2RdXhCCpa

Brazil’s love affair with shopping malls

http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2013/04/26/brazils-love-affair-with-shopping-malls/

Brazil announce friendly with Portugal in September

http://www.sambafoot.com/en/news/46185_brazil_announce_friendly_with_portugal_in_september.html

IndyCar prepares for long haul to Brazil

http://motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/26/indycar-prepares-for-long-haul-to-brazil/

The feel good factor in Belo Horizonte may not extend to the Brazil national team

http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/04/26/the-feel-good-factor-in-belo-horizonte-may-not-extend-to-the-brazil-national-team/

Brazil Insurer Prices Biggest I.P.O. of the Year

http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/04/25/brazil-insurer-prices-biggest-i-p-o-of-the-year/

White Elephant Hunting in Brazil

http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/26/white-elephant-hunting-in-brazil/

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Peter Siemsen, President of Fluminense Football Club, 'We Will Buy a Soccer Team in the USA'

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ricardogeromel/2013/04/16/peter-siemsen-president-of-fluminense-football-club-we-will-buy-a-soccer-team-in-the-usa/

Fluminense looks to expand in US with a club buy

http://www.insideworldfootball.com/world-football/central-north-america/12346-fluminense-looks-to-expand-in-us-with-a-club-buy

Seleção Shapes Up for Confederations Cup

http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-sports/selecao-shapes-up-for-confederations-cup/

Brasilia World Cup Stadium Opening Delayed Two Months Ahead Of Confederations Cup Start

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/04/17/Facilities/Brasilia-Stadium.aspx

2014 World Cup LOC CEO Ricardo Trade Talks Local Support, Stadium Delays And Security

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2013/04/17/Events-and-Attractions/World-Cup-QA-Ricardo-Trade.aspx

Brazilians lead way in international transfer market

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/04/16/uk-soccer-transfers-idUKBRE93F0HO20130416