Browsing: Brazil 2014

Both amounts are part of the $400 million destined to participating teams and belong to the common fund of monetary funding of the football entity.

Of the 23, two of those jailed are accused of the death of a Brazilian TV cameraman, who was killed when he was struck by a flare

On Thursday, he will be officially presented at a press conference before jetting off to the United States of America on Friday for the club’s pre-season tour

The Selecao were defeated by a record breaking 7-1 scoreline in the semi-finals of this summer’s tournament by eventual champions, Germany

Germany controlled possession and look to create chances with fluid movement and quick interchanges, though Argentina’s pace on the break was a constant threat

It’s a compliment, because when he focuses, I admire the gift he has so much

Brazil should have at least had some joy with just over 20 minutes left, when Oscar was clearly tripped in the penalty area by Blind

The final, to be played at the imposing Maracana Stadium, is a repeat of the gruelling 1990 encounter between the two countries, which was decided courtesy of a 85th penalty goal by Germany’ Andreas Brehme, as well as the 1986 final won 3-2 by Argentina

Onuoha’s corpse was moved on Thursday morning to Nnewi, where it would be deposited in a mortuary, pending burial arrangements

Police said the 10th grade student was depressed and hanged herself on Wednesday morning in Bharaul village, 250 miles east of the capital Kathmandu

In contrast to the wide open, raucous display that the other semi-final produced, the Argentina against Netherlands Wednesday match was an even contest and a frequently dull one as the game became increasing bogged down in a midfield battle

Klose’s goal – one of five Germany’s goals in an amazing opening 45 minutes against the hosts – took him clear of former Brazil striker, Ronaldo, on 16 goals at the finals

Barretto said in a statement in Rio de Janeiro on Monday that these were companies, which participated in the “2014 Project

They smoke cigarettes on the streets and drop the stubs at corners, which are in turn picked up by “junkies” who take hard drugs

The 2014 edition in Brazil cannot be less different, with Brazil up against Germany and Argentina taking on The Netherlands

In Awendo, western Kenya, two football fans lost their lives following a quarrel during the quarter-final match between Brazil and Colombia

Argentina’s next opponent will be the winner of the last quarterfinal between the Netherlands and Costa Rica, who were playing later Saturday in Salvador

Nigerians turn hostile after loss
Since the failure of the Super Eagles to get beyond the round of 16, after losing 0-2 to France, a collection of Nigerians in Sao Paulo, particularly at the area known as Repuclica, have turned hostile to fellow Nigerians

Much had been made of Brazil’s perceived mental frailties ahead of the match, with players coming under fire for crying during renditions of the national anthem and Scolari’s decision to call in a sports psychologist grabbing headlines

Neymar sustained the injury in the closing stages of the match, under a challenge from a Colombian defender.