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.
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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.
Brazil Senate approves contentious 2014 World Cup law
By David Gold
May 11 – The World Cup law for Brazil 2014 has moved another step closer to being authorised after the country’s Senate approved the Bill, which passed through the lower house of Parliament in March.
Brazil 2014 and FIFA agree a truce
By Andrew Warshaw
May 9 – FIFA and Brazil insist they have overcome their differences over the 2014 World Cup but will meet every six to eight weeks to make sure they do not lag further behind in preparations.
Brazil 2014 and Government officials to hold breakthrough talks with FIFA President
By Andrew Warshaw
May 2 – Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo and members of Brazil 2014 will meet FIFA President Sepp Blatter next week for potentially breakthrough talks on the troubled hosting of the World Cup.
Russia 2018 inspections continue in St Petersburg and Kaliningrad
By David Gold
April 30 – FIFA has continued its inspection of potential host cities for the Russia 2018 World Cup with visits to St Petersburg and Kaliningrad.