Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 12:00

Just four days before the draw for the 2014 World Cup, FIFA faced yet another embarrassment when a Sao Paulo prosecutor opened an investigation into possible racism by soccer`s world governing body.

Brazil crime gang threatens `World Cup terror`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 08:17

A feared organised crime syndicate based in Brazil has threatened to launch terror-style attacks during the World Cup and Presidential Elections next year.

FIFA confirms date for Zambia-Ghana World Cup qualifier

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 16:08

World football governing body FIFA has confirmed that the 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Zambia will be played Sep 6 in Kumasi. The crucial encounter was initially scheduled for Sep 8 but hosts Ghana asked for a change of date, reports Xinhua.

Masefield backs Brazil to lift 2014 World Cup at home

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 15:35

Noted football analyst and former English player Paul Masefield is backing Brazil to lift the coveted FIFA World Cup next year and said he would be amazed if the South American team failed to win it on home turf.

FIFA doubts Brazil`s World Cup preparations

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 14:02

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said he doubts Brazil will have all six stadiums ready for next year`s Confederations Cup.

FIFA`s Valcke apologizes to Brazilian government

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 09:29

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke apologized to Brazil on Monday after the country`s government officially informed FIFA that it would no longer deal with him because of his remarks about its preparations for the 2014 World Cup.

Brazil boosts spending to speed up World Cup works

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 09:34

Brazilian government announced measures to speed up preparations for 2014 World Cup.

Argentina and Brazil lose way as Uruguay shine

Last Updated: Monday, July 12, 2010, 22:31

South America will never match Europe in terms of soccer success, according to Diego Maradona whose words were brought into sharp focus in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Kaka was not fit for duty - Brazil doctor

Last Updated: Sunday, July 4, 2010, 23:50

Brazil team doctor Jose Luiz Runco admitted today that star midfielder Kaka, who failed to shine at the World Cup, was not properly fit and wouldn`t have played at a lesser event.