The new-look Maracana Stadium is set to become one of the world’s most sustainable venues with the announcement that it will be powered by solar energy for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Soccerex has announced that Aldo Rebelo, Brazil’s Sports Minister, will participate in the official opening ceremony of this year’s Global Convention in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo has insisted that the country will be ready to stage the 2014 FIFA World Cup, adding that all planned infrastructure and stadium projects will be completed on time.
Soccerex has announced that England legend Sir Bobby Charlton will speak alongside former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto Torres at this year’s Global Convention, with the duo set to be interviewed together for the first time at the event, which runs from November 24-28 in Rio de Janeiro.
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has furthered its ties to Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games by finalising an agreement for a World Tour event to be held in the Brazilian city from 2014.
Cruzeiro has agreed a sponsorship deal with beverage brand Guaramix that will allow its logo displayed on the Brazilian club’s shirts through to December 2014.
Brazil’s Ministry of Sport has announced that a “priority” list of 14 nations will be targeted for a series of events that aims to promote the tourism benefits of the country’s host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Belo Horizonte has stepped up its preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by appointing American firm Front Row Marketing Services to explore a naming rights deal for its Mineirão stadium.
Brazil’s local organising committee (LOC) for the 2014 FIFA World Cup has pledged that stadium development will be completed six months ahead of the tournament, but has admitted that Recife’s Pernambuco Arena is a concern for next year’s Confederations Cup.
Brazilian football club Sao Paulo has extended its shirt sponsorship deal with education company Wizard, as it continues to seek a new major sponsor.
