Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Brazil's World Cup training starts amid protests

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-27582163

Former Neymar Partial Rights Holder DIS Suing Player, Both Clubs Involved In Transfer

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2014/05/27/Finance/Neymar.aspx

Postcard from . . . Brazil: Belo of the ball

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/4e658a12-df54-11e3-86a4-00144feabdc0.html#axzz32vuRmZt2

Brazil faces problem of ‘white elephant cities’ after World Cup

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/7c207b1e-dfff-11e3-b709-00144feabdc0.html#axzz32vuRmZt2

Brazil ‘land of football’ underwhelmed by World Cup 2014

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/a882b86e-e29f-11e3-ba64-00144feabdc0.html#axzz32vuRmZt2

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, City's Ad Scene Is More Prepared for World Cup Than Country Itself

http://adage.com/article/global-news/sao-paulo-brazil-adland-ready-world-cup/293385/

Brazil Football Team's Plane for 2014 World Cup Gets Awesome Graffiti Makeover

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2076791-brazil-football-teams-plane-for-2014-world-cup-gets-awesome-graffiti-makeover#articles/2076791-brazil-football-teams-plane-for-2014-world-cup-gets-awesome-graffiti-makeover

Ronaldinho cashes in on World Cup after being left out of Brazil squad by renting out his house for over £9,000 per night

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2638080/Ronaldinho-cashes-World-Cup-left-Brazil-squad-renting-house.html

The Neymar Conundrum: Does Brazil Root for or Against Him

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-24/the-neymar-conundrum-does-brazil-root-for-or-against-him.html

Brazil Is Tired of Being Scolded

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/opinion/barbara-brazil-is-tired-of-being-scolded.html

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Brazil's Neymar on the Weight of the World Cup

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304431104579548183265530184?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304431104579548183265530184.html

For Brazil's Soccer Stars, Careers Often Begin On Makeshift Fields

http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/05/19/313982248/for-brazils-soccer-stars-careers-often-begin-on-makeshift-fields

World Cup prep a disgrace, says Brazil legend Pele

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/309161.html

Sao Paulo World Cup Stadium Holds Test Event; Roof Completion Not Expected

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2014/05/20/Facilities/Sao-Paulo-Roof.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Note to Olympic Sailors: Don’t Fall in Rio’s Water

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/19/world/americas/memo-to-olympic-sailors-in-rio-dont-touch-the-water.html?_r=1

FIFA faces legal action over World Cup kickoff times

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/860789.shtml

In Brazil, labor protests ramp up as World Cup nears

http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-ff-brazil-protesting-workers-20140518-story.html

500,000 Foreign Tourists to Attend Brazil World Cup Games

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-16/500-000-foreign-tourists-to-attend-brazil-world-cup-games.html

Brazilians left wanting by flawed World Cup investments

http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/05/18/us-brazil-worldcup-legacy-idINKBN0DY0AZ20140518

Brazilians protest World Cup spending, call for better services

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/15/us-brazil-worldcup-protests-idUSBREA4E0MA20140515

Brazil Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo Says Argentine 'Barras' Unwelcome At World Cup

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2014/05/15/International-Football/Argentine-Fans-World-Cup.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

High Cost Corruption Claims Mar World Cup Preparations In Brazil One Month From Event

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2014/05/14/Facilities/World-Cup-Corruption.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0

Hangin' With... Brazil World Cup Local Organizing Committee CEO Ricardo Trade

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Global/Issues/2014/05/09/People-and-Pop-Culture/Hangin-With.aspx?hl=brazil&sc=0