Workers’ rights under review by Qatar 2022
By Andrew Warshaw
June 14 – Qatar 2022 have promised to give labour rights in the Gulf state key consideration after a lengthy report suggested they were not up to international standards.
World Cup
FIFA’s Jérôme Valcke focuses on “rising anticipation” ahead of Brazil 2014
By Andrew Warshaw
June 12 – Exactly two years before the start of the Brazil 2014 World Cup, FIFA general secretary Jérôme Valcke, back in his role as the tournament’s chief trouble-shooter, has spoken of the “rising anticipation” through South America.
FIFA’s Prince Ali “expresses concerns” over Asia World Cup qualifiers refereeing
By Andrew Warshaw
June 11 – Jordanian Football Association President Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, the forward-thinking new vice-president of FIFA, has taken the unusual step of criticising the standard of refereeing after his country were controversially trounced 6-0 by Japan in a World Cup qualifier.
Exclusive: World Cup preparations are “going well”, insists Brazil’s Sports Minister
By David Gold
June 8 – Aldo Rebelo, Brazil’s Sports Minister, has told insideworldfootball that the infrastructure development and construction projects taking place for the hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup are “going well”, despite suffering a raft of bad press and setbacks in recent months.
Brazilian President gives controversial World Cup law final sign-off
By David Gold
June 6 – Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has finally signed the controversial 2014 World Cup law, bringing to an end the wrangling over its content.
Sochi praised by FIFA World Cup 2018 delegation
By David Gold
June 1 – The head of the FIFA delegation currently touring prospective host cities for the Russia 2018 World Cup has praised the black sea resort of Sochi.
Brazil launch 2014 World Cup slogan
By David Gold
June 1 – Brazil 2014 has launched its official slogan for the world cup – “all in one rhythm”.
FIFA’s Jérôme Valcke makes first trip to Brazil since “Bagshot blunder”
By Andrew Warshaw
May 28 – For the first time since his infamous “kick up the backside” comments, FIFA general secretary Jérôme Valcke is flying to Brazil today to resume his duties as the organisation’s main negotiator for the 2014 World Cup.
Brazil 2014 report reveals “most projects will be completed in 2013”
By David Gold
May 25 – Brazil’s Ministry of Sport has revealed its latest assessment of preparations for the 2014 World Cup, with Minister Aldo Rebelo claiming that “most projects will be completed in 2013”.
Moscow presents stadium options to FIFA and Russia 2018 as host cities contenders tour continues
By David Gold
May 18 – The delegation touring potential host cities for the Russia 2018 World Cup have visited Moscow, following stops in Yekaterinburg and Yaroslavl this week.
Brazilian cities working hard to green up 2014 World Cup
By David Gold
May 18 – Brasília and Cuiabá are among the Brazilian cities leading the way in the country’s drive to meet its environmental objectives for the World Cup in two years’ time.
Brazil 2014 will fill South America with pride, insists CBF President José Maria Marin
By David Gold
May 17 – José Maria Marin, Ricardo Teixeira’s replacement, has said he is confident the Brazil 2014 World Cup will fill the nation and South America with pride.
FIFA and Russia 2018 delegation checks out Yekaterinburg’s credentials
By David Gold
May 16 – The FIFA and Russia 2018 delegation touring potential Host Cities for the World Cup in six years’ time has paid its latest visit to Yekaterinburg.
Brazil plans ‘green’ World Cup as Maracanã Stadium embraces solar power
By David Gold
May 15 – Brazil’s iconic Maracanã is to be powered by solar energy through a partnership with World Cup sponsor Yingli Solar, who will place 1,500 photovoltaic solar modules at the top of the stadium.
Belo Horizonte appoints Mike Lee firm ahead of Brazil 2014
By Andrew Warshaw
May 14 – Belo Horizonte, the south-eastern Brazilian city scheduled to stage six matches at the 2014 World Cup, have appointed MLA True Communications, sister company of Vero Communications, to support its international promotions campaign in the build-up to the tournament.