^^So does that mean that they're going with an expanded capacity from the get-go or will they go with a temporary expansion?

Not temporary, will be permanent

Werner Sobek will help in the stadium roof and facade

Peoples, in english please!

The Morumbi project was disapproved by FIFA. The LOC is considering some new stadiums that will be built in Sao Paulo. The Arena Corinthians have great possibilities:

http://www.lancenet.com.br/copa-do-mundo/Paulo-Estadio-Corinthians-Fielzao-Ferreira_LANIMA20101026_0099_26.jpg#650x383

That's a pretty sexy stadium, is it me or does that have a closing roof?

That's a pretty sexy stadium, is it me or does that have a closing roof?

No

According to the architects, this stadium could receive a retractable roof but would not be made to the world cup. Anyway, this project will be revised to meet the requirements for the opening match.

o mane garrincha vai ficar com 40.000 lugares

São Paulo officially presented its stadium

The city of São Paulo officially presented on monday its stadium for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014. The future stadium of Corinthians in the neighborhood of Itaquera, will be the venue for the games in the state capital. The decision was communicated to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the FIFA World Cup, Ricardo Teixeira, in a meeting with Governor of Sao Paulo, Alberto Goldman, the mayor of São Paulo, Gilberto Kassab, and Secretary of Planning of São Paulo and coordinator of committee for the competition, Francisco Vidal Luna.

The committee will send the stadium project to LOC for review and guidance for possible adjustments. If the project is within the specifications required for the opening of the FIFA World Cup, the stadium should be chosen to host the opening match of the tournament in 2014.

President Ricardo Teixeira said he was happy with the outcome of the meeting and with the definition given by the main city in America.

"I am pleased and I am sure that São Paulo will fulfill an important role in the FIFA World Cup. If the project is framed within the recommendations, this should be used in the opening match of the competition, as always wanted the Organising Committee and FIFA itself, "said Teixeira.

http://www.lancenet.com.br/copa-do-mundo/Paulo-Estadio-Corinthians-Fielzao-Ferreira_LANIMA20101026_0099_26.jpg#650x383

Source: http://pt.fifa.com/worldcup/brazil2014/news/newsid=1331641.html

Once again. Class.

Actually I changed my mine. The Sao paulo stadium isn't to bad, it's just not the best stadium in 2014. I give it 8/10.

o mane garrincha vai ficar com 40.000 lugares

I don't know how Brasilia could reduce capacity at this point. Aren't there contracts that have to be honored and followed through by now? It would depend on what severance clauses there are. I'm not a contracts lawyer but I think this creates more problems than it solves.

It should be their national stadium, anyway. The Brazilian National squad hasn't had one up until now and I think they should have one. Their own version of Wembley.

I don't know how Brasilia could reduce capacity at this point. Aren't there contracts that have to be honored and followed through by now? It would depend on what severance clauses there are. I'm not a contracts lawyer but I think this creates more problems than it solves.

It should be their national stadium, anyway. The Brazilian National squad hasn't had one up until now and I think they should have one. Their own version of Wembley.

The Brazilian "national stadium" is Maracanã, is emblematic and it is our version of Wembley. The name national for Brasilia stadium is just because is located in our capital, but Brasilia has almost no tradition in football.

Organization recommends that capacity be reduced to 30 thousand and that the basic project be redone

The Prosecutor’s Office for the Federal District and Territories (MPDFT) has asked for the termination of the contract signed between Novacap, a construction work company based in the Federal District, and the Brasília 2014 consortium, to the Government of the Federal District (GDF) for the construction of the National Stadium of Brasília. The MP also wants a new basic project to be drawn up for this construction work, with a reduction of capacity of the stadium to 30 thousand people. The Arena will be able to hold 72 thousand people, according to the project which is currently under execution.

According to the recommendation, also signed by the Accounts Prosecution Office, the change in the project would comply with FIFA requirements and would also reduce the cost of public investment. However, with these changes, Brasília could no longer stage the opening ceremony and first match of the World Cup.

The MPDFT has also recommended that there should be the termination of the contract between Novacap and Terracap, the Government property company, as also the repealment of the current tender process for the execution of technical management services for the work on the soccer stadium. Until there is the definition of the basic project for this work, the Prosecutor’s Office also wants the contract with Steer Davies & Gleave Brazil to be put on hold. The company will be analyzing the flow of crowds and also revising access routes and circulation of people in the National Stadium.

The Government will have 15 days to provide information about the compliance with this recommendation, which was delivered personally to the Governor of the Federal District, Rogério Rosso.

http://www.copa2014.org.br/en/news/5276/MP+ASKS+FOR+THE+END+OF+CONTRACT+FOR+CONSTRUCTION+OF+BRASILIA+STADIUM.html

If these definitions are to be confirmed, will the arenas' capacity for 2014 turn to be something like this??

01 - 76.500 - Maracana (Rio de Janeiro)
02 - 70.000 - Mineirao (Belo Horizonte)
03 - 66.700 - Castelao (Fortaleza)
04 - 65.000 - Arena Corinthians (São Paulo)
05 - 62.000 - Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre)
06 - 55.000 - Fonte Nova (Salvador)
07 - 46.000 - Cidade da Copa (Recife)
08 - 45.000 - Arena das Dunas (Natal)
09 - 42.800 - Arena Pantanal (Cuiabá) *edited
10 - 42.000 - Arena da Amazonia (Manaus)
11 - 42.000 - Arena da Baixada (Curitiba) *edited
12 - 40.000 - National Stadium (Brasilia)

Arena da Baixada in Curitiba will have the capacity of 42.000.

o mane garrincha vai ficar com 40.000 lugares

ENGLISH!!!!!!

The national stadium in Brasilia will have reduced capacity for 40,000 spectators.

ENGLISH!!!!!!

The national stadium in Brasilia will have reduced capacity for 40,000 spectators.

This has not yet been decided.

I wouldnt be shocked if it happened, I was supprized they were going for such a large stadium in the first place when theres little indication it would be needed afterwards.

If the money is coming out of one pool then making sure Sao Paulo gets a big modern stadium seems like a much better way to spend it.

The Brazilian "national stadium" is Maracanã, is emblematic and it is our version of Wembley. The name national for Brasilia stadium is just because is located in our capital, but Brasilia has almost no tradition in football.

Maracana is not Wembley.
The stadiums are very different.

The national stadium in Brasilia will have reduced capacity for 40,000 spectators.

I hope it does. It makes no sense to have a 70 K stadium in Brasilia.

If these definitions are to be confirmed, will the arenas' capacity for 2014 turn to be something like this??

01 - 76.500 - Maracana (Rio de Janeiro)
02 - 70.000 - Mineirao (Belo Horizonte)
03 - 66.700 - Castelao (Fortaleza)
04 - 65.000 - Arena Corinthians (São Paulo)
05 - 62.000 - Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre)
06 - 55.000 - Fonte Nova (Salvador)
07 - 46.000 - Cidade da Copa (Recife)
08 - 45.000 - Arena das Dunas (Natal)
09 - 42.800 - Arena Pantanal (Cuiabá) *edited
10 - 42.000 - Arena da Amazonia (Manaus)
11 - 42.000 - Arena da Baixada (Curitiba) *edited
12 - 40.000 - National Stadium (Brasilia)

That would average out to 49,250 if confirmed. I don't know how this compares to 2006 and 2010 but I think that the average is a bit more than 2006 but a bit less than 2010.

I just find it odd that Brasilia would just change the order at this point of the process.

This has not yet been decided.

I know I was only doing the translation!

Maracana is not Wembley.
The stadiums are very different.

I said that Maracana is our Wembley, which means that Maracana represent for us, brazilians, what Wembley represent for the english people. I never said that they look alike. ;)

New renders of Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte:

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4894/mineirao1.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5603/mineirao2.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1130/mineirao3.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7246/mineirao4.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8601/mineirao5.jpg

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3692/mineirao6.jpg

Such a nice stadium.

Doesn't look bad, although the previous render was fine as well. I've liked white seats very much.

New renders of Mineirão Stadium.:cheer:

Nossa , os caras que fizeram esses renders do Mineirão merecem aplausos...

Ps: coloquei um print xulo da tela mas a imagem é mto linda...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg172/WR1985/Semttulo.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg172/WR1985/Mineirao.jpg

I'm not pessimistic about the World Cup in Brazil but in Sao Paulo, for example, has an urgent need for reform in the category of infrastructure (roads, trains, subways and so on ...). Brazil is perfectly capable of hosting the World Cup, has financial and social conditions, there are already several projects for trains, subways, highways, TRAM's for the whole country. I see the infrastructure as a major problem, but I hope it does not remain only on paper all these big projects. But I believe there will be ideal structures for stadiums, roads, trains, subways until 2014 for the World Cup.
Brazil is changing (growing financially, politically, and great social changes), but some sections of the media, some people who are in the judiciary, banks and even in churches do not want this change because this change affects the "mediocre life "that these people fed for years and dragged the rest of the population below them.
Largely for political questions the media people and others try to swim against the tide and work ilicit form, but happens the call "retard effect", and don't affect in nothing.
I don't condemn the pessimistics (of brazilian population), live in a country that has corruption as your major cancer, this is historic (is part of brazilian history,is sorrowful but is truth).
But, the Brazil is capable of hosting a great World Cup and the proof will come in 2014.

World Cup trophy have new custom base for 2014

http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/620x470/2010/11/21/tacasoccerex_gcom1_95.jpg

http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2010/11/21/tacacopadomundosoccerex_div_30.jpg

Loved the new renders of Mineirao Stadium, in Belo Horizonte City :applause:


Maracana - New Image
Rio de Janeiro City - Final Match's Stadium

http://d.imagehost.org/0346/maquetemaracana_soccerex_gcom_620.jpg (http://d.imagehost.org/view/0346/maquetemaracana_soccerex_gcom_620)
(Photo by Márcio Iannaca / GLOBOESPORTE.COM)

http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/copa-do-mundo/noticia/2010/11/governo-do-rio-apresenta-nova-maquete-do-maracana-na-soccerex.html

Maracana Stadium - Transformation

Before...

http://b.imagehost.org/0663/3877629299_4bd5c18390_b.jpg (http://b.imagehost.org/view/0663/3877629299_4bd5c18390_b)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/riotur/3877629299/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Today...

http://d.imagehost.org/0484/5198298840_d59d21c32d_b.jpg (http://d.imagehost.org/view/0484/5198298840_d59d21c32d_b)

http://b.imagehost.org/0498/5198298336_75133c20cd_b.jpg (http://b.imagehost.org/view/0498/5198298336_75133c20cd_b)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcople/sets/72157625319321397/with/5198298840/

Works in Brasília:

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9653/brasilia02.jpg

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/8503/brasilia09.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3079/brasilia07.jpg

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/481/brasilia05.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1056/brasilia08.jpg

New renders of Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte:

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4894/mineirao1.jpg



one thing i dont like about the stadiums in latin america and some other parts of the world, is that the seats are way too far from the pitch. they have to make it more enjoyable for the fans, more intense atmosphere, better vision

http://b.imagehost.org/0498/5198298336_75133c20cd_b.jpg (http://b.imagehost.org/view/0498/5198298336_75133c20cd_b)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bcople/sets/72157625319321397/with/5198298840/[/CENTER]

Whats thoses 2 little mountains? Can u go up it?

The first one I believe to be inside the Military School (Colégio Militar). The second one I couldn't locate on Google Earth, but I believe it is a favela.

Temperatures in June.
Minimum
http://clima1.cptec.inpe.br/estacoes/imagens/tmin_inverno.jpg
Maximum
http://clima1.cptec.inpe.br/estacoes/imagens/tmax_inverno.jpg
Sometimes
http://static.hsw.com.br/gif/massa-de-ar-temperatura-minima.gif
http://www.metsul.com/__editor/filemanager/files/2007a/sensacao1905.JPG

Temperature in Curitiba.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yLDXtA92V5E/TEY6FGJZxvI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/vqlUbsRNE_s/s1600/termometro.jpg
Temperature in São Paulo.
http://www.estadao.com.br/fotos/friousp.jpg
Temperature in Porto Alegre.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W8wSozsKLLA/TFdI_0se9GI/AAAAAAAAADM/Wls_ndbqbKM/s640/frio+porto+alegre.jpg

^^They'll most likely play most matches in the daytime, anyway, since it would be in the Americas.

Works in Cuiabá:

http://www.copanopantanal.com.br/Fotos/novoverdao/construcao/construcao/39.jpg

http://www.copanopantanal.com.br/Fotos/novoverdao/construcao/construcao/36.jpg

Works in Belo Horizonte:

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Works in Belo Horizonte:

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very nice.. still a lot to do

the third part of the works in BH will begin in Dezember
will be the most important part
will transform the stadium.
the second part is almost done.

The biggest problems in Belo Horizonte are hotels and transport.
The subway is too small, and there aren`t any kind of trains in the most important region of the city and the region that mineirao stay.

Brasilia has hit back at suggestions Sao Paulo will host the opening game of the 2014 World Cup, quoting a letter from soccer's world governing body FIFA which says the contest is still open.

"We have all the technical attributes and we are meeting all of FIFA's demands," said Federal District governor Rogerio Rosso on his administration's website (www.agenciabrasilia.gov.df.br).

"We are going to keep working to bring the opening of the tournament to Brasilia."

Earlier this month, local organizing committee president Ricardo Teixeira said he had "absolute certainty" Sao Paulo would host the opening match. However, Rosso published a letter sent by FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke.

"Regarding the selection of the opening match venue, we certainly appreciate your concerns," it said. "Please be assured that no final decisions have been taken.

"It is worth clarifying, however, that the decision of the opening match venue will ultimately be taken by the local organizing committee (LOC).

"We are confident that all key considerations will be factored before a final decision is reached."

The Brazilian capital will stage its matches at a remodeled version of the Mane Garrincha stadium, with a capacity of 70,000.

Brasilia is sometimes used to host international matches but is something of a backwater in soccer terms and the city does not currently have a team in the Brazilian first division.

SPRAWLING SUBURBS

Confusion has surrounded Sao Paulo's participation in the World Cup since June when the LOC dropped plans to use the Morumbi stadium after the city failed to provide financial guarantees for the cost of its renovation.

Since then, hopes have been pinned on the planned new Corinthians stadium in the sprawling eastern suburbs of the city. The club, one of the biggest in Brazil, announced in September that it would build a 48,000 capacity-stadium.

However, FIFA demands a capacity of at least 65,000 for a stadium to stage the opening World Cup match, which would increase the cost and has become the subject of negotiations between the club and organizing committee.

Another worry is that Corinthians have said their stadium would only be finished by the end of 2013 -- too late for the Confederations Cup which is held one year before the World Cup and is used as a dress rehearsal.

Brazil was elected unopposed in 2007 to host the tournament earmarked for South America by FIFA under a short-lived rotation system which also took this year's World Cup to Africa.

The country faces a huge job to improve its creaking stadiums and transport system while urban violence and social problems are also concerns.

At least 30 people have been killed in the last five days in Rio de Janeiro in battles between police and slum-based drug gangs.

This month's Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo was marred by attempted armed attacks on world champion Jenson Button and a group of team engineers.

http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/11/brasilia-still-hoping-to-stage-2014.html

Brazil's president downplayed concerns about delays in preparations for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics on Wednesday, insisting the country will be ready to host both events.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the preparations for the 2011 Military Games and the 2013 Confederations Cup also are on track.

"There are no delays either for the World Cup or for the Olympics," Silva told a live online broadcast on Twitter. "We have the will, the money and the commitment, and everything is set for the best World Cup, the best Confederations Cup, the best Military Games and the best Olympics in the world."

The president's comments came two days after Sports Minister Orlando Silva warned that local officials must speed up work to upgrade the nation's airports to avoid an "embarrassment" during the World Cup.

"We made the decisions that we had to make and gave the money to the states so they can do their part," the president said.

He also criticised Fifa for imposing "European standards" for the construction and the upgrade of stadiums for the World Cup. He specifically complained of the Fifa veto to Morumbi stadium in Sao Paulo, which has forced the city to build another venue to try to host the competition's opening match.

"Morumbi is ready, it's nonsense to discuss problems just because Fifa comes here with European standards," said the president, an avid football fan.

"I have been going to Morumbi since 1962, watching matches with 40,000, 50,000 fans and I have never had any problems."

http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/11/brazil-president-denies-world-cup.html

"I have been going to Morumbi since 1962, watching matches with 40,000, 50,000 fans and I have never had any problems."

Thats a dumb thing to say.

"I have been going to Morumbi since 1962, watching matches with 40,000, 50,000 fans and I have never had any problems."

Thats a dumb thing to say.

Exactly... Everybody that goes regularly to important games or concerts in Morumbi knows about the lack of quality trasportation and parking.

But, coming from Lula, that's not the type of speech that surprises me.

Maracana Stadium - Final Match's Stadium - New Images of the Project
RIO DE JANEIRO CITY - RJ STATE

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b461/caueskyscrapercity/MaracanaStadium_Rio_de_Janeiro_Brazil2014.jpg
http://www.imprensa.rj.gov.br/SCSSiteImprensa/mais_fotos_evento.asp?ev=8493

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b461/caueskyscrapercity/NEW_MARACANA_STADIUM_BRAZIL2014.jpg
http://www.imprensa.rj.gov.br/SCSSiteImprensa/mais_fotos_evento.asp?ev=8493

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b461/caueskyscrapercity/ARI40226.jpg
http://agenciapontofotografia.blogspot.com/

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b461/caueskyscrapercity/ARI40233.jpg
http://agenciapontofotografia.blogspot.com/

It was, it is and it will be so monumental!

It was, it is and it will be so monumental!

I agree.

They should have either squared up the ends of the lower level like the Mineirao or left it an elipse as is, just doesn't feel right.

Works in Belo Horizonte - Mineirao
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br

http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/b8d40ba0f09c28fd5c139197b9b05a7f.jpg

http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/0083fcb6792ec5183b69149aadb66891.jpg

http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/ce3631e7e058ea001ce292664ea4e0a0.jpg

http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/81c9e4172e9c19221b0864f9aa80c662.jpg

New oficial site:

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/index.html

e os estadios do Recife e de Natal ???

Professor Christopher Gaffney checks in again from Brazil…

The Soccerex Global Convention was held last week in the Copacabana Fort, attached to the Sofitel in Rio de Janeiro. The title of the convention, Uniting the Football World, made as much sense as FIFA’s slogan, For the Good of the Game. The world of football is huge, as big as the world itself, but we know what they meant: Bringing together people who are in the business of football.

Soccerex is the biggest football business event of the year, dwarfing Expo Estádio, which has also been held in Rio the past two years. The entry fee to Soccerex was a tidy ₤800. It will be held in Rio every November through 2013.

I’m writing about Soccerex because it gives deep insight into the precarious and bordering-on corrupt state of Brazilian football, the preparedness of Rio for mega-events, and the general absurdities that are pertaining in the run up to 2014.

Let’s begin with the World Cup.

Only five of the twelve host cities were represented at Soccerex: Rio de Janiero, Belo Horizonte. São Paulo, Porto Alegre, and Salvador da Bahia. Of the five, only Belo Horizonte had a thoroughly professional team in place to answer questions about the Minerão stadium project. (A project that, surprisingly, is not being financed by the city government but rather by a Public-Private-Partnership).

The Minerão project is not without its problems, but the team they sent to attend media inquiries were willing and able to respond to some difficult questions and have sent along information regarding the project.

São Paulo’s booth was lovely, but as we know, there is currently no stadium project underway for Brazil’s biggest city and main point of entry.

Let me repeat that. São Paulo, Brazil’s biggest city, does not have a stadium project for 2014….yet.

The idea is that Corinthians are going to build a new stadium, but ground is closer to exploding than breaking, literally.

Well, there is a Petrobras gas pipeline that runs through the site. Surely São Paulo will have a stadium for the World Cup. Raquel Rolink, a well-known Brazilian urbanist and UN delegate, has suggested that São Paulo’s Morumbi project was not sufficiently expensive to allow for FIFA to gain monies from and thus was dropped from consideration.

There is also the likelihood that Ricardo Teixeira, head of the Brazilian Football Confederation is working with his longtime confidante Andre Sanchez, president of Corinthans, who is assumed to be next in line for the CBf presidency should Teixeira head for Switzerland and FIFA House to escape the recent corruption claims.

Salvador had a touching video of the Novo Fonte Nova, some Bahianas dressed up in traditional garb, but nothing concrete to offer.

Porto Alegre had set up a small room that looked like place to open a bank account: not very inviting and clearly targeting a limited audience. The Beira-Rio project is one of the few that is being financed by a private entity (Internacional F.C.) and as a result is the stadium project with the lowest cost and perhaps greatest post-Cup use value.

The big show, of course, was reserved for Rio and the Novo Maracanã project. The show was led by the mono-lingual state secretary for tourism and leisure, Marcia Lins, who stood proudly over the stadium model showing the unquestioning media all of the “improvements” that would be made to the no-longer-so-colossal stadium.

Let’s remember that the Maracanã underwent hundreds of millions of dollars of reforms from 2005-2007 to “prepare” it for the Pan American games. All of those reforms have just been blasted through to get started on the “facelift” the 60-year-old ground will get for 2014. It’s an expensive lift. A project that was projected to cost R$500 million in May of 2009, jumped to R$709 million one year later – without actually doing any work!

Imagine how much it is going to cost by the time 2013 and the Confederation Cup rolls around. There is no justification for this kind of expenditure of public money on stadiums that will be handed over to FIFA and the IOC for private profit.

Soccerex was a relatively small event in a small space. That doesn’t explain why there was almost no information about what was happening on a daily basis. The only way to get a schedule of events and talks was to download it to an ipad or iphone. There was nothing available in paper on the day of the event. Speakers changed rooms and times without warning. The press conference rooms were small and ill-prepared. The bathrooms were port-a-potties with no paper towels. Sure it’s a fort, but come on! For 800 pounds I would have expected more.

As I commented in my previous article, the 2014 Local Organizing Committee is headed by five people.

Ricardo Teixeira and the head and the other departments (as I was informed by the LOC press secretary) are: Strategic Planning and Operations Support (Joana Havelange), Operations (Ricardo Trade) and Communications (Rodrigo Paiva). What are the qualifications of these people to do what they do? Ms. Havelange is 33 years old. She will only report to her father. Let’s talk about him.


Ricardo Teixeira: Questionable
Ricardo Teixeira was named in the Andrew Jenning’s BBC report as a recipient of bribes paid out during the long running ISL – FIFA scandal.

The media in Brazil did some much-delayed back flips when it was revealed last week that it will be possible for Teixeira to direct all of the profits of the 2014 LOC to himself.

How? In order to register as a corporation, the 2014 LOC needed to have a real person as a partner (apparently). Teixeira was made a .01% owner of the World Cup yet was given the power to direct profits where he sees fit. This is already the first time that the head of the national football federation will be heading up the LOC. Now the head of both of those organizations has been accused (and not for the first time) of being on the happy end of bribery schemes and has put himself in a position to make hundreds of millions off of the World Cup that is being constructed and financed with pubic money.

The stadium projects will forcibly dislocate people from their homes. They will all be way over budget. The majority will be mono-functional structures that have no articulation with their urban environments. Transportation infrastructures will not attend to the demands and needs of the local context but will ram through neighborhoods to link the stadiums to tourist areas. Everything associated with the World Cup will be exempt from taxation, visas procedures, and regular fiscalization by any level of government. The documents and legal exemptions that Andrew Jennings highlights in his videos are already reality in Brazil.

http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/brazil-2014-soccerex-bbc-response.html

Works in Maracana

http://www.copa2014.org.br/midia/galeria/209/estagio_das_obras_no_maracana__dezembro_2010_-2122010-161636-2.JPG

http://www.copa2014.org.br/midia/galeria/209/estagio_das_obras_no_maracana__dezembro_2010_-2122010-161638-6.JPG

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http://www.copa2014.org.br/midia/galeria/209/estagio_das_obras_no_maracana__dezembro_2010_-2122010-161644-17.JPG

http://www.copa2014.org.br/galeria-de-fotos/209/ESTAGIO+DAS+OBRAS+NO+MARACANA+DEZEMBRO2010.html

Salvador:

http://www.copa2014.org.br/midia/galeria/210/estagio_das_obras_da_fonte_nova__dezembro_2010_-2122010-171055-6.jpg

Congratulations to Catar and Russia. I expect great World Cups in 2014, 2018 and 2022.

Believe me, be proud: Brazil will pwn by far 2018 and 2022 ;).

BTW. One question, <50.000 stadium in my dear Sao Paulo? :(

BTW. One question, <50.000 stadium in my dear Sao Paulo? :(

This is not decided yet. The press here said that Corinthians got the remaining resources to expand the project to 70000, thus acquiring the capacity required for the opening and semifinal.

Would be extremely funny for the biggest city in Brazil and the Southern Hemisphere to host with one of the smallest stadiums. lmao, I hope Corinthians make it 70.000 at least!

Since 2018 and 2022 have been decided, I feel like I would be putting serious money for a trip to Brazil, only it's difficult, because it's not only about the money but also about getting to at least 2-3 game :(.

^^
If this hapen it will not be funny at all,
It will be extremely embarrassing...
:ohno:

Iam very unhappy that nothing 90,000+ stadium won't be built ... :((( i think that Brazil need minimal two 90k stadiums, one in Rio and one in Sao Paulo :))

Congratulations to Catar and Russia. I expect great World Cups in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
I expect a great 2014, a mediocre 2018 and the worst and most pathetic world cup ever 4 years later.

I expect a great 2014, a mediocre 2018 and the worst and most pathetic world cup ever 4 years later.

I think FIFA made the best choice :)

I would like to see China host it in 2022, but maybe they will bid for 2030.

Iam very unhappy that nothing 90,000+ stadium won't be built ... :((( i think that Brazil need minimal two 90k stadiums, one in Rio and one in Sao Paulo :))

And why is that? 90k stadium ain't viable.

I don't know what everyone's problem is.

Qatar, only bribed and bought their way to a ludicrous world cup that will be SHIT SHIT SHIT!

Hope Septic Bladder dies soon!

Temperatures in June.
Minimum
http://clima1.cptec.inpe.br/estacoes/imagens/tmin_inverno.jpg
Maximum
http://clima1.cptec.inpe.br/estacoes/imagens/tmax_inverno.jpg
Sometimes
http://static.hsw.com.br/gif/massa-de-ar-temperatura-minima.gif
http://www.metsul.com/__editor/filemanager/files/2007a/sensacao1905.JPG

Temperature in Curitiba.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yLDXtA92V5E/TEY6FGJZxvI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/vqlUbsRNE_s/s1600/termometro.jpg
Temperature in São Paulo.
http://www.estadao.com.br/fotos/friousp.jpg
Temperature in Porto Alegre.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W8wSozsKLLA/TFdI_0se9GI/AAAAAAAAADM/Wls_ndbqbKM/s640/frio+porto+alegre.jpg

And your point is...?????

Winter in SA is colder than what we get here in Southern Brazil areas and the WC went on with no problems. Actually, I believe the heat for athletes is much worst than the cold weather.

And, to be fair, winter here in Rio Grande do Sul state is not THAT extreme as you make it sound by some of the images above. Most of these registers took place in the coldest day of the year. It's not rare for us here to have warm days during winter. So, don't try to make WC hosts such as Porto Alegre & Curitiba as if they have a kind of Switzerland winter :nuts::nuts:

Temperature is no problem for FIFA since they chose Russia and Qatar :)

^^ I don't know why people keep talking about the climate in Rusia since their summers are actually really hot. Just take a look at Moscow this year.

As the dust settles on the bizarre choice of Russia and Qatar as hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, problems are mounting for Brazil, who will host the 2014 tournament...and the 2016 Olympics.

Over the last week, 37 people have been killed, 123 arrested and another 130 detained after police invaded Rio’s Alemao favela—that’s Brazilian for a shanty town—as authorities begin their preparations for the great sporting events to come.

Today, Brazil announced they will station troops in the Alemao and Penha districts to ensure hundreds of drug traffickers who had made the areas their stronghold would not return.

Defence Minister Nelson Jobim said the army would be able to draw on its years of experience heading the United Nation's peacekeeping mission in Haiti.

Police spokesman Mario Sergio Duarte, on fighting the drug gangs with armoured cars and hundreds of armed police, said: "We will not retreat in our decision to bring peace to Rio. We are in our final stages of reaching the traffickers in the Alemao complex."

But the police effort is being hampered by a major crime wave, with armed gangs setting fire to cars and setting up road blocks to rob passing traffic. And South Africa thought they had problems before 2010!

The disturbing news doesn’t stop there. Though the Brazilian economy is technically booming, the gap between haves and have nots is growing. Public fury over the spiralling costs of hosting FIFA’s great showdown is burning—and delays in construction are causing serious headaches.

On top of that, Giovanni Bisignani, the CEO of Brazil’s International Air Transport Association says his airports are “a growing disaster” and admits they will be unable to cope during the World Cup. With few long-distance trains and a decrepid motorway system, the huge distances between cities will be a major problem for Brazil.

The International Olympic Committee has also expressed concerns about Brazil’s ability to cope before their 2016 Summer Games.

Brazilian Football Federation President Ricardo Teixeira’s main problem centres on the vast city of Sao Paulo, where the local Morumbi stadium was condemned as inadequate to host games in 2014.

That means a new stadium has to be built in the area of Pirituba, but city officials have stated that the stadium, Teixeira, which is due to host the opening game of the next World Cup, cannot be started yet. The CBF are now considering the Corinthians stadium in Itaquera as a possibility.

In Rio, the legendary Maracana Stadium is being renovated to host the final and the opening ceremony, at a cost of around £1bn. But both that work and the construction on grounds in the more remote cities is coming under scrutiny from conservationists and economists.

South Africa’s Danny Jordaan, who spent 16 years producing a successful 2010 World Cup despite a similar range of problems, said: “The Brazilian economy is doing very well, this county is in the take off face and this World Cup can help them.”

But he adds: “You cannot have a celebratory event without it being safe. All the components of organisation must be under-pinned and wrapped in a security plan.

“The thing I would tell Brazil is to have the legal framework in place—the national laws, city regulations, also sort out roles and responsibilities, who does what. Security is very important, but it is also a complex issue.

"There must be a single security plan and one national command and control. Fans follow their teams from cities to cities, so there must be one single security plan that covers all stadiums.”

Speaking at the Soccerex conference in Rio, Jordaan added: “Brazil will face questions about its stadiums, its hotels, 'will it all be ready on time?' and questions about crime. I faced these questions for 16 years.

“In the end the media accepted, and we insisted, that we would host the best World Cup ever."

"The World Cup must link to an increase in tourism. Before the World Cup, we got 300 Mexican visitors a year—this year there were 50,000.

"We have two or three problems around stadia, but we are not going to demolish them though. All are owned by the cities, but cities are not entities that that I think can run the stadiums properly. So we have to move them on to a sports marketing company or to a [football] club."

"The Maracana [in Rio] must be one of the best football stadiums in the world, but it is a place where you would want to see a museum and restaurants, to spend a day there - maybe have conference facilities too.

"Brazil at the moment must be the envy of the world, hosting both the World Cup and the Olympics.”

Hardly. FIFA president Sepp Blatter knows Russia and Qatar have a lot of work ahead of them if they are to successfully hold their World Cups. They claim to have the time and the money. But for Brazil, time is running out.

http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/world-cup-forget-russia-and-qatar-its.html

Im certainly more excited about this WC than 2018 and 2022. Brazil has an energy about it that is hard to compete with.

Unfortunately things seem quite disorganised though so far, which is even harder to consider that FIFA took on 2 more risky projects in the next 2 WC's after this, even with this evidence growing of the troubles that so much infrastructure development can bring.

Best of luck Brazil. I am excited about seeing your event come to life:)

Cam'on, despite Catar doesn't have one soccer tradition, this country will receive many europeans fans in its WC. at least i hope! And Russia have great football teams...

As the dust settles on the bizarre choice of Russia and Qatar as hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups
http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/world-cup-forget-russia-and-qatar-its.html

I think it's more bizarre to say it's bizarre that Russia got it:lol:

Congratz to Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022). 8)

China or Australia for 2026?

And your point is...?????

Winter in SA is colder than what we get here in Southern Brazil areas and the WC went on with no problems. Actually, I believe the heat for athletes is much worst than the cold weather.

And, to be fair, winter here in Rio Grande do Sul state is not THAT extreme as you make it sound by some of the images above. Most of these registers took place in the coldest day of the year. It's not rare for us here to have warm days during winter. So, don't try to make WC hosts such as Porto Alegre & Curitiba as if they have a kind of Switzerland winter

Exactly.

I was in Brazil during their coldest months (late June to the beginning of September) and apart from Curitiba it was never close to being cold (even then, 14-16c highs is equivalent to around April/mid-Spring in Paris, London or NYC). Sao Paulo was between 20 - 24c and Rio went as high as 30c. Porto Alegre has an average high during it's coldest month greater than Sydney, Barcelona or Athens by several degrees.

The coldest parts of Brazil are highland towns in the deep South, but last time I checked no matches will be played there.

Temperatures will be just fine for the Brazil 2014 World Cup. The avarage temperature in July is as follows:

/\ Avarage Maximum
= Avarage Medium
\/ Avarage Minimum



Manaus/AM:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0146
/\ 31°C
= 27°C
\/ 22°C

Fortaleza/CE:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0093
/\ 29°C
= 26°C
\/ 22°C

Natal/RN:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0158
/\ 28°C
= 24°C
\/ 21°C

Recife/PE:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0195
/\ 27°C
= 24°C
\/ 21°C

Salvador/BA:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0195
/\ 26°C
= 24°C
\/ 21°C

Brasília/DF:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0043
/\ 25°C
= 19°C
\/ 13°C

Cuiabá/MT:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0078
/\ 32°C
= 22°C
\/ 16°C

Belo Horizonte/MG:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0033
/\ 24°C
= 18°C
\/ 13°C

Rio de Janeiro/RJ:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0201
/\ 26°C
= 22°C
\/ 18°C

São Paulo/SP:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0232
/\ 22°C
= 16°C
\/ 12°C

Curitiba/PR:
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0232
/\ 19°C
= 13°C
\/ 8°C

Porto Alegre/RS
http://br.weather.com/weather/climatology/BRXX0186
/\ 19°C
= 14°C
\/ 11°C

fifa2014bra

The article you posted is slightly worrying but I think it will be fine.

Whilst the CBF and Brazil as a whole gets the criticism, FIFA must take a lot of the blame. Their stupid rotation policy led to the farcical situation where Brazil was left unchallenged as the South American bid. Without the competition that comes with the bidding process the CBF didn't have to worry about developing plans at an early stage. Thus, years (6 I believe) were wasted as it wasn't until well after FIFA confirmed Brazil would host 2018 that arses kicked into gear, which is absurd. Once noises were made that CONMEBOL were behind Brazil FIFA should have ended the rotation policy and opened the bidding process to anyone to ensure competition was established.

kerouac1848
Thnx 4 ur comments
is it true......

Data: Estadio Cicero Pompeu de Toledo (Morumbi)
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Address: Praça Roberto Gomes Pedrosa
Dimensions: 108 x 72 m Current capacity: 80,000
Opened: 10/02/1960 (São Paulo 1 x 0 Sporting Lisbon-POR)
Record audience: 138,032 people (Corinthians x Ponte Preta, 10/09/1977)
Facilities: play area
measurements: Length - 108.25 m / Width - 72.70
Space for reserve players: Two 12-seat electronic scoreboards lighting system equipped with 256 reflectors


Dream falls to the Morumbi Sao Paulo Football Club to be the owner of the largest private stadium in the world. During the 50s and 60s, the club overcame great difficulties to build the "Giant of Morumbi. Back in the 40s, the idea emerged to build a big stadium for the Tricolor.

The Sao Paulo then had a great team and significant achievements, but no equity, unless a site in Canindé. The purpose of the board then was to make a great team at a big club. In 1942, with the purchase of Canindé, the dream of the big stadium was even put on paper in a draft, but was hampered by the city: the design of the Marginal Tietê cut the ground from São Paulo and the draft had to be abandoned. Floated the idea of changing the Canindé over a larger area in Ibirapuera, in place now is the Parque do Ibirapuera, but then-Councilman Quadros and led a campaign against the City Council did not approve.

Abandoned this idea, in 1951, leaders of St. Paul travels to town in search of land commensurate with their ambitions - to build the biggest private stadium in the world. And so in late 1951 found an area in Jardim Leonor (or Morumbi), in southern Sao Paulo. The idea of a stadium in an area constuir so far from the city - at the time, the Morumbi district was an almost uninhabited - would become a joke among the big clubs in Sao Paulo. Nobody thought the idea would survive, but survived.

The first step was to attempt to acquire the said land of 145,000 square meters. In December 1951, the City of St. Paul donated a piece of land, the other part purchased by the club. On August 15, 1952, the then club president, Cicero Pompeu de Toledo, signed a deed giving ownership to the Sao Paulo FC of the land and building the dream began that day with the laying of the cornerstone. To erect the giant stadium, the board shall-Pauline encountered many difficulties, because their cash out of the club.

There was initiated a new phase for Sao Paulo. The terrain in Canindé was sold to the Portuguese Association of Sport and the money was converted into building material. All the rest of the club's revenue was also invested in building the stadium, while the football team was in the background. To raise the necessary money, the St. Paul used all the resources at its disposal, including selling players.

The official opening of Cicero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium, named after the then club president, happened to October 2, 1960, a match between Sao Paulo and Sporting Club of Portugal, less than half of the top ring complete (only 30 vãoos of 72 were complete). Even with the stadium opened, the dream was not yet complete. This would be the longest period of sacrifices that you could imagine. More than 10 years were consumed for the work being completed. It was a time when "a brick is better than a player," to finish the stadium. After nearly twenty years of unimaginable obstacles overcome, has completed the dream stage. The inauguration took place in full 25 January 1970. On this day in Sao Paulo drew 1-1 with FC Porto. Morumbi stadium was the first Brazilian to adopt rounded beams, currently the official standard worldwide. The volume of concrete used to build the stadium Cicero Pompeu de Toledo was 50 cubic meters. You could build 90 buildings with 10 floors each, with two apartments per floor of 150 meters. The consumption of cement bags (400,000 units) corresponds to 3200 six-tonne trucks loaded. Or, if placed side by side, would cover the distance between Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte. The amount of iron used has reached 6000 tons. If this entire amount was welded from end to end, the gauge 318, a tip would be in Sao Paulo and one in Lisbon, Portugal.


Project World Cup 2014
The Morumbi was appointed by the mayor and the state government to be the stadium that would represent the city and state in the World 2014. The bill to reform the Morumbi made by GMP include lowering the pitch, and intermediate rings demolish and build a new ground more rectangular ring with chairs next to the field, in addition to expanding the upper ring, thus reaching the capacity of 67,450 seats, with 2,400 seats provisional coverage from the stands, construction of a building to house the media center and new locker rooms. But in June 16, 2010, the Morumbi was excluded from the project because the City Committee of São Paulo did not give financial guarantees for the stadium project to the World Cup Local Organising Committee

More news & pictures About Morumbi
http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/morumbi-sao-paulo-world-cup-2014.html

Anyone have any information or guesses about how the groups are going to be done geographically in 2014? Will they do it like in the US in 1994 (the last time it was in a huge country) where each team plays two games in one city and a third in a different one (so there would have to be four regional groups of three cities)? Or will they have teams play in three different cities like they've done ever since 1994.

Anyone have any information or guesses about how the groups are going to be done geographically in 2014? Will they do it like in the US in 1994 (the last time it was in a huge country) where each team plays two games in one city and a third in a different one (so there would have to be four regional groups of three cities)? Or will they have teams play in three different cities like they've done ever since 1994.

It's not yet defined, but some speculate about the four regional groups scheme, with three cities each. That could be:

a) Manaus, Cuiabá and Brasília
b) Fortaleza, Natal and Recife
c) Salvador, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro
d) São Paulo, Curitiba and Porto Alegre

Iam very unhappy that nothing 90,000+ stadium won't be built ... :((( i think that Brazil need minimal two 90k stadiums, one in Rio and one in Sao Paulo :))

What for?

To the best of my knowledge, neither Maracana nor Morumbi is sold out outside of Copa Libertadores finals and a World Cup qualification match every couple of years... there are probably occasional non-football events, but I doubt you'll sell out a 90k seater in Sao Paulo more than once or twice a year, and to me, that's not enough to make it necessary.

I think the stadia for Brazil 2014 are too large anyway, I think most would have been better off 5-10k smaller regarding post-WC-usage. I admit that playing World Cup matches in Sao Paulo in a 48k seater would be a bit ridiculous, but a new stadium or a modernized Morumbi with a 65-70k capacity would be more than enough in my opinion.

I think it's more bizarre to say it's bizarre that Russia got it:lol:


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What for?

To the best of my knowledge, neither Maracana nor Morumbi is sold out outside of Copa Libertadores finals and a World Cup qualification match every couple of years... there are probably occasional non-football events, but I doubt you'll sell out a 90k seater in Sao Paulo more than once or twice a year, and to me, that's not enough to make it necessary.

I think the stadia for Brazil 2014 are too large anyway, I think most would have been better off 5-10k smaller regarding post-WC-usage. I admit that playing World Cup matches in Sao Paulo in a 48k seater would be a bit ridiculous, but a new stadium or a modernized Morumbi with a 65-70k capacity would be more than enough in my opinion.

I think a lot of people watch old films about when there were no seats and people were standing in the stadium jumping up and down after a score, then start dreaming of experiencing that someday. What they forget is even Brazilians expect modern seating layouts these days.

Salvador (11% of works completed):

http://www.atarde.com.br/arquivos/2010/12/650x425_208229.jpg

http://www.atarde.com.br/arquivos/2010/12/650x425_208230.jpg

http://www.atarde.com.br/arquivos/2010/12/650x425_208231.jpg

http://www.atarde.com.br/arquivos/2010/12/650x425_208232.jpg

http://www.atarde.com.br/arquivos/2010/12/650x425_208233.jpg

http://www.atarde.com.br/arquivos/2010/12/650x425_208234.jpg

Hosting an international football tournament will do more to boost a country than any other sporting event, a new survey has suggested.

The news is likely to be welcomed by those who have invested in or are looking to buy property in Brazil, with the nation looking forward to the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

According to tourism marketing experts Pangaea Network, having the world's biggest football event in a country has a number of tangible benefits.

Samantha Gore, sales manager for Brazilian estate agents uv10.com, agrees: "Brazil is very much looking forward to basking in the world's spotlight.

"With regards to real estate, it's never going to be an exact science to predict the impact of a World Cup on the property market but it can only be positive."

The expert drew comparisons with the property market in South Africa, which enjoyed price rises of 35 per cent in the run up to this year's competition.

Maracana:

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9039/mar20.jpg

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/1737/mar1.jpg

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5238/mar3a.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1013/mar4.jpg

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1007/mar5.jpg

Credit: LOC/FIFA

What they forget is even Brazilians expect modern seating layouts these days.

I hope I can keep watching my club games standing and jumping.
No seat for me, thanks!


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LKtKBi1fJvc/TPT0MruyN7I/AAAAAAAAIFU/YJQFi-aXmA0/s1600/torcida-vitoria-24jan2010.jpg
http://www.coritiba.com.br/img_not/012010/coritiba28012010_12.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vcNOrdA1VKA/SFaRXynQ6_I/AAAAAAAAAhk/8g2icBtb_8g/s400/Nova+Postagem.jpg

Maracana:

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9039/mar20.jpg

Credit: LOC/FIFA

very impressive ... the works are in a good rhythm

Damn Brazil is on the go!!

The stadium being built in Salvador will increase the vale of the homes in the area.

Will those homes on the hillside survive in Salvador? A World Cup venue being built next door, it suddenly becomes the backdrop. Hope families don't get displaced to sprucen the immediate area.

Good luck to Brazil. I think 2014 will be the best world cup in years to come. I hope Kuwait can qualify for the event. :D

World Cup qualifier draw will be at Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro
Event will include all members of Fifa and held on July 30

The draw for the World Cup qualifiers will be held on July 30, at Marina da Gloria, South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The event will be attended by representatives of all 207 countries affiliated to FIFA.

- The site has plenty of space. Have nearly nine million square feet of free area - said Joanna Teixeira, director of planning, marketing and support operations of the World Cup organizing committee.

Joanna said that the LOC will create a slogan for the World Cup by year's end, with two versions: one in English and one in Portuguese.

Source: globoesporte.com

Some pictures of Marina da Gloria

http://guiamix.programasguia.com.br/admin/uploads/fckeditor/Image/fotos-conteudo/Marina_da_gloria.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3944314451_bf1bd97f3f.jpg

http://www.forselles.com/rio/Brazil-rio-de-janeiro-marina.jpg

which is the commercial capital of Brazil...........Rio or Sao.....and why Rio gets so much publicity than Sao poulo which i think is better and big city compared to rio

which is the commercial capital of Brazil...........Rio or Sao.....and why Rio gets so much publicity than Sao poulo which i think is better and big city compared to rio

Because Brazil is a large and big country, with lots of descentralization and many large cities, like (more or less) the USA, where in 1994 the WC final was in Los Angeles, and not in New York.

Major Cityies:
http://www.citypopulation.de/Brazil-Cities.html
1 São Paulo (SP) = 11,125,243
2 Rio de Janeiro (RJ) = 6,323,037
3 Salvador (BA) = 2,675,875
4 Brasília (DF) = 2,476,249
5 Fortaleza (CE) = 2,447,409
6 Belo Horizonte (MG) = 2,375,444
7 Manaus (AM) = 1,793,416
8 Curitiba (PR) = 1,746,896
9 Recife (PE) = 1,536,934
10 Porto Alegre (RS) = 1,409,939
11 Belém (PA) = 1,380,836

Major Metropolitan Areas:
http://www.citypopulation.de/Brazil-Agglo.html
1 São Paulo (SP) = 19,672,582
2 Rio de Janeiro (RJ) = 11,875,063
3 Belo Horizonte (MG) = 5,413,627
4 Porto Alegre (RS) = 3,895,168
5 Brasília (DF) = 3,710,543
6 Recife (PE) = 3,688,428
7 Fortaleza (CE) = 3,525,564
8 Salvador (BA) = 3,459,377
9 Curitiba (PR) = 3,124,044
10 Campinas (SP) = 2,798,477

Sao Paulo is the largest and the biggest city, but Rio was the biggest city until mid-20th century, and Rio also was the national capital city until 1960, before the creation of Brasilia, and Rio is the Brazilian most cultural expression city outside the country. Maracanã stadium is in Rio de Janeiro. And so on, and so forth...

http://www.guiageo.com/pictures/mapa-brasil.gif

which is the commercial capital of Brazil...........Rio or Sao

Sao Paulo can lay claim to being the commercial capital of South America tbh. Even though Brazil is highly decentralised, Sao Paulo is responsible for a disproportionate amount of the country's economic output, more so than NYC in the US.

and why Rio gets so much publicity than Sao poulo which i think is better and big city compared to rio

Have you been to both? If you have you'll know why Rio gets more publicity (although not so much these days IMO).

I hope I can keep watching my club games standing and jumping.
No seat for me, thanks!

Amen to that my man!

Is there any movement/lobby/etc for safe (German-style) standing in these new/up-graded stadiums? I know that Gremio's new ground will have standing at the goal ends. Is the model traditional Brazilian terraces?

The Maracana use to have those bench style seats with no backs (like in Italy), so it was easy to just stand (as the bulk of the crowd, including myself, did). However, with proper seating coming in for the WC will there be a zone for standing? (Hence why I asked about those wanting Bundesliga-style terracing)

New news from the Brazilian thread indicate that the renew work have started at the Castelão Stadium (66.700 spectators), in Fortaleza/CE.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=902850&page=41
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=902850&page=42

^^

http://alemdofutebol2014.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/novo-castelao.jpg
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Any chance of changing that convoluted league system in Brazil? Brazil could have a premier football league, but that whole state league sideshow tarnishes everything.

With Brazil rising as a regional and world power, the Brazilian top flight could be outstanding in a decade, what with new infrastructure and money pouring into the game. Now all thats needed is a new league format.

Any chance of changing that convoluted league system in Brazil? Brazil could have a premier football league, but that whole state league sideshow tarnishes everything.

With Brazil rising as a regional and world power, the Brazilian top flight could be outstanding in a decade, what with new infrastructure and money pouring into the game. Now all thats needed is a new league format.

Brazilian league have the same format than premier league

Any chance of changing that convoluted league system in Brazil? Brazil could have a premier football league, but that whole state league sideshow tarnishes everything.

With Brazil rising as a regional and world power, the Brazilian top flight could be outstanding in a decade, what with new infrastructure and money pouring into the game. Now all thats needed is a new league format.

Brazilian league have the same format than premier league

What he probably wants is that Brazil change it schedule for the same used in Europe.

What he probably wants is that Brazil change it schedule for the same used in Europe.

No, he just doesn't understand how it works nowadays.

Considering how short the close season break is in Brazil (it's about 4/5 weeks iirc), they probably could follow the European football calender without there being massive changes. The current mid December and January black out could stay as a winter (or summer in this case) break. The Bundesliga has this exact 6-week period for its own winter break. July could be the start like it use to be in France. They really should end the state championships though.

Beira Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre

http://e.imguol.com/esporte/futebol/2010/12/13/maquina-faz-a-demolicao-do-anel-inferior-do-beira-rio-para-a-copa-de-2014-1292264980997_615x300.jpg

Considering how short the close season break is in Brazil (it's about 4/5 weeks iirc), they probably could follow the European football calender without there being massive changes. The current mid December and January black out could stay as a winter (or summer in this case) break. The Bundesliga has this exact 6-week period for its own winter break. July could be the start like it use to be in France. They really should end the state championships though.

Why would they do that if Libertadores runs from January to August? Then teams would've to wait half a year. I don't see the point of making Brazil the South American Scandinavia.

Why would they do that if Libertadores runs from January to August? Then teams would've to wait half a year. I don't see the point of making Brazil the South American Scandinavia.

First, I am not suggesting that they should, just merely pointing out that it wouldn't be quite the headache if they did (as the topic came up). However, one advantage would be they could synchronise the transfer of players with European clubs. Currently, the Brasileirão begins a month or so before the transfer window in Europe opens. The league is barely a few weeks old and clubs see their star players shipped off surely affecting moral of fans and the club.

Second, the Libertadores is already out of sync from the Brasileirão to a large degree. By the time the knockout rounds are commencing that league is just starting its programme in May. This leads to a situation where some teams that have made the latter rounds of the Libertadores end up putting out weak sides in the Brazilian league just when it starts and until they are no longer involved in the continental competition. Look at Fluminense in 2008. They had thrown the league away to focus on Libertadores

I'm satisfied with the current calender. I like the state championships, especially the traditional ones in Rio and Sao Paulo. The level is good. This year, Santos had a lot of work to win the final against Santo Andre. About the transfer window, I noticed that this year the clubs were not so affected, some even took the opportunity to strengthen their teams. Also, I always found it strange to start a championship in one year and finish in another.

The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) started off this year's tournament by launching an ambitious programme aimed at seeing the region represented at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Though many fans would hope otherwise, some renowned players have reached the end of their playing careers. Here is a list of some fan favourites who will not be making the cut for the World Cup in 2014.

Rafael Marquez who is the current captain of the Mexican national team will be thirty five years old in 2014. He is still a decent player but someone in his or her mid thirties will not be able to perform at the same level as someone much younger. The Mexican is already considering semi-retirement and a possible move to the MLS.

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Read More (http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/players-likely-not-to-make-cut-for-fifa.html)
http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/players-likely-not-to-make-cut-for-fifa.html

Start of works in Fortaleza:

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I'm satisfied with the current calender. I like the state championships, especially the traditional ones in Rio and Sao Paulo. The level is good.

But most State Championships are woefully in terms of quality and interest is tiny. It just seems like an anachronism now. It made sense when a national league wasn't practical, but now it is they feel redundant. Just like the League Cup in England, a completely pointless competition today. Too many games weakens interest and devalues matches (something which I think has happened in Scotland to a degree, where clubs can theoretically play each other up to 6 times a season, with a min of 4 for those in the same league). No club should really play more than 60 games in a calender season, exc. friendlies.

About the transfer window, I noticed that this year the clubs were not so affected, some even took the opportunity to strengthen their teams.

But everything can have exceptions. Personally, I wouldn't swap the season round unless the whole of South America does. However, I would have a winter break to partly tie in with the close season in Europe (I won't go into the specifics of it). I think this would be a way round the problematic issues of transatlantic transfers.

Also, I always found it strange to start a championship in one year and finish in another.

Do you find it weird that school seasons also work like that in the Northern Hemisphere? It's just that our climatic seasons are different to yours and football is considered an autumn and winter sport in Europe and South America.

The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) started off this year's tournament by launching an ambitious programme aimed at seeing the region represented at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Yeah I don't see that happening. They just don't have good soccer there.

I hope I can keep watching my club games standing and jumping.
No seat for me, thanks!



I'm not saying this would happen everywhere but that more places would join the modern stadium phenomenon, which is already starting to happen in the country.

But most State Championships are woefully in terms of quality and interest is tiny. It just seems like an anachronism now. It made sense when a national league wasn't practical, but now it is they feel redundant. Just like the League Cup in England, a completely pointless competition today. Too many games weakens interest and devalues matches (something which I think has happened in Scotland to a degree, where clubs can theoretically play each other up to 6 times a season, with a min of 4 for those in the same league). No club should really play more than 60 games in a calender season, exc. friendlies.

I agree. State Championships can be interesting by the local rivalries, but 23 games is too much. Almost 4 months.

If it's impossible to end it, at least make the National 1st Division clubs to enter the State Champ' in an advanced stage.

I agree. State Championships can be interesting by the local rivalries, but 23 games is too much. Almost 4 months.

If it's impossible to end it, at least make the National 1st Division clubs to enter the State Champ' in an advanced stage.

From what I understand, it is politics that stands in the way. Each State has its own football federation which obtains the bulk of its money (and thus power) from the state championships. Take away their main source of funding and they'd quickly turn into something along the lines of the Country Football Associations in England, which have nothing like the power and relevance of the state federations in Brazil.

Entering at an advance stage is a good idea of a compromise. A final round featuring 8 clubs playing each other just once with no knockout phase seems about right. Would just be 7 games then and act like a friendly tournament before the league starts afterwards.

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Project for Fortaleza (67.000 seats)

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I'm not saying this would happen everywhere but that more places would join the modern stadium phenomenon, which is already starting to happen in the country.

"Boring stadium phenomenon"... In fact, when I go to stadiums in Brazil, I see that people are 50/50 on standing and seating.

Give seats to those who want to seat. Give stands to those who want to stand. You can't do better than this. Club football is different, you gotta respect what the fans want.

I recall the case of Engenhao Stadium (Joao Havelange Municipal, in Rio), which is all-seater. Fans simply jump on the seats. Obviously, the seats brake. It would be simpler and safer to have stands in some sectors.

Works in Salvador:

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Works in Porto Alegre:

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Works in Maracana:

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Looks like it's Brazil's turn to fend off the media attacks:

England are believed to be on standby to host the World Cup in 2014, if Brazil are unable to do so.

And The People claims that senior members of the FA will have a meeting this week to discuss the timing and strategy of the rescue plan, should one be necessary.

This comes only a fortnight after Fifa executive committee members decided not to pick England over other bidders when it came to selecting the host for the 2018 edition of the tournament.

Progress in Brazil is reported to be worryingly slow, although it is not thought to have become a crisis situation just yet.

But it is said that the FA will hold talks with Fifa as a contingency position, so there is a back-up plan in place if Brazil cannot get their stadia and airports built by the time the governing body takes the final decision about whether or not the tournament will go ahead there in four years' time.

Source (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2880/england/2010/12/19/2267991/england-could-host-2014-world-cup-if-brazil-run-into-a-roadblock-)

There used to be stories like this about South Africa all the time. Good luck Brazil.

The Engish FA should tell FIFA to fuck off if they're asked to host the world cup. I'm sure Brazil will get everything done on time. Personally, I also hope Brazil win the world cup in 2014.

forgeting that news above.
how on schedule is Brazil for 2014?
only 2 and half years to go. the progress looks great so far.

Looks like it's Brazil's turn to fend off the media attacks:



Source (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2880/england/2010/12/19/2267991/england-could-host-2014-world-cup-if-brazil-run-into-a-roadblock-)

There used to be stories like this about South Africa all the time. Good luck Brazil.

Thanks :):)

forgeting that news above.
how on schedule is Brazil for 2014?
only 2 and half years to go. the progress looks great so far.

10 of the 12 cities have already started the works in their stadiums. The infrastructure works have also begun in several cities. The situation that we have more concerns is about the airports. Only two started their works, but all others are in the tender stage. We're still in 2010! It's too early for speculations of this kind. I know that losing an election when you're favorite is not easy but I think England will have to wait a little longer. We will have our World Cup in 2014.

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Brazil's sports minister Orlando Silva will serve in Dilma Rousseff's new government, it was announced on Monday.Silva, 39, has held the position in the ministry of sports since March 2006. He was part of the country's successful 2014 World Cup bid and has since taken a lead role in preparations.

Rousseff named Silva in her 37-member cabinet yesterday. Brazil's first female president succeeds Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and will take office on Jan. 1. She will lead Brazil through the World Cup, serving until 2015.

In recent months, Silva has come to blows with the 2014 organising committee led by Brazilian football federation chief Ricardo Teixeira following his comments over the sluggish pace of stadia preparations in the 12 host cities.

Silva has also highlighted the lack of progress in upgrading the nation's airports, a key area of concern for FIFA.

FIFA officials including secretary general Jerome Valcke met with Teixeira and 2014 LOC officials in Abu Dhabi on Friday on the sidelines of the Club World Cup.

Valcke told a press conference that the dates of the World Cup are still to be decided along with the match schedule. The FIFA showpiece will take place either June 6 or 13 to July 6 or 13 in 2014.

Despite Sao Paulo's difficulties in finalising a stadium - Corinthians' 65,000-seat Itaquera venue has not yet received final funding or sign-off from FIFA - Valcke insisted Brazil's stadia projects were not a worry.

"There's no doubt stadiums will be sorted. Airports are a more pressing concern," he told reporters.

FIFA's ruling executive is set to finalise the dates of the tournament and match schedule at its meeting in March.

Blatter: "My dreams are still alive"
Sepp Blatter says he has no idea if anyone will stand against him for the FIFA presidency on June 1.

Blatter restated his plans to run for a fourth term as world football's leader at the Club World Cup on Friday and is expected to be re-elected unopposed at the May 31 to June 1 FIFA Congress in Zurich.

"My dreams are still alive," he told a press conference in Abu Dhabi, adding that he wanted to further his aims of developing the social and cultural impact of football around the globe.

"I don't know if I will be the only candidate. If there are other candidates coming, I will try to get the votes but it is for the congress to decide."

The deadline for candidatures is not for several months, but there are few people in the FIFA hierarchy likely to emerge as strong contenders. UEFA boss Michel Platini and AFC chief Mohamed Bin Hammam appear only to be seeking their re-elections as presidents of the two confederations in the next three months.

One possible challenger is South Korea's Chung Mong Joon. Rumours persist that the FIFA vice president, who has been an Ex-co member since 1994, could mount a challenge.

Having offered mixed messages to media about his intentions in the last two months, he has given no indication in public that he will oppose Blatter since Korea lost out in the 2022 World Cup bid race.

Chung will remain tight-lipped about his plans for at least a couple of weeks. His must first see off the challenge from Jordan's Prince Ali bin al Hussein for Asia's FIFA vice presidential seat at the AFC Congress on Jan. 6.

Samuel Eto'o wins African award
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o is the African Footballer of the Year for a record fourth time.

The Inter Milan striker, who picked up European and Italian titles last season, won the accolade again at the annual Confederation of African Football awards in Cairo last night.

The 29-year-old beat off competition from Ghana's Asamoah Gyan of Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba following a survey of national coaches in Africa.

With Inter Milan, he lifted the Serie A title, won the Italian Cup and UEFA Champions League in 2009/10, scoring 16 goals. For Cameroon, he netted twice at the Africa Cup of Nations and hit a double at the World Cup.

Eto'o's fourth African Footballer of the Year award - he won it in 2003, 04 and 05 - takes him ahead of three-time winners Abedi Pele and George Weah.

Ghana were named best national team following their heroics at the South African World Cup where they were beaten quarter-finalists.

Zambia FA developments
FIFA has confirmed that Kalusha Bwalya is the legitimate president of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) following a meeting Zurich on Monday.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and secretary general Jerome Valcke held a meeting with Zambian Minister of Sport Kenneth Chipungu, chairman of National Sports Council of Zambia Chifumu Banda, FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya, FAZ general secretary George Kasengele, and representatives of a rival group to the current FAZ executive led by Andrew Kamanga and Simataa Simataa.

FIFA said that if any motion of no-confidence in Bwalya and his executive committee would have to be presented at the council's next AGM in March.

Zambian football was in dire straits in September when four executive committee members quit over concerns with Bwalya's leadership. The 1988 African Footballer of the Year then co-opted a number of members on to his committee - a move deemed valid by Fifa.

But Kamanga and a small group opposed to Bwalya alerted FIFA claiming Bwalya's actions were illegal.

"FIFA and CAF will continue to monitor closely the Zambian situation and they will send representatives to the March 2011 general council meeting," a statement from world football's governing body said.

Croatian football chief re-elected
Vlatko Marković has been re-elected as the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) president for another four-year term.

Marković has served as HNS president since 1998.

Improvement of the football infrastructure in Croatia, both in the capital Zagreb and throughout the country, is said to be one of his top priorities.

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FIFA, having resolved for the time being the issues over the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, is turning its urgent attention to the snail’s pace of preparations in Brazil for the finals of 2014.

President Sepp Blatter and secretary-general Jerome Valcke had accepted that nothing would progress until after the elections which will see President Lula hand over on January 1 to Dilma Rousseff.

Reports in Brazil say that Blatter is comparing the situation in Brazil with that in South Africa less than four years from the Opening Match, particularly where infrastricture projects such as airports and hotels are concerned. Independent studies have also suggested that stadia redevelopment has fallen behind the pace set by the South Africans at a comparative time.

Blatter said: “Perhaps we have to remind Brazil that the World Cup is in three and a half years. As far as the stadia are concerned they are doing a good job but I am not so certain the same can be said about the general infrastucture.

“The issues are the same as in South Africa at this stage. What will happen if the stadia are not ready? Or the hotels? Do we have a Plan B in one pocket and a Plan C in another? Well, Plan B is Brazil – and Plan C is also Brazil. We’re sure the Brazilians will do what has to be done. We cannot believe anything different – after all, this is a country of 220m people with a strong economy. I am confident they will do it. Certainly, with a little encourgament here and there.”

Hints that FIFA might push back the dates to provide players with more preparation time have been discounted. Valcke has said that the finals will run from either June 6 to July 6 or June 13 to July 13.

http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/fifa-to-demand-that-brazil-speed-up.html

eita , estou vendo a vergonha que vai ser essa Copa.:bash::bash:

O governo está esperando o que , os estadios ficarem prontos do nada.

New video of Maracanã 2014

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very good !
muiito bom o maraca !

Only red seats?... terrible... What about the "original concrete" visual that was told?
Make it easier... Donate the stadium to CR Flamengo, once for all... Red is not the color of the state flag, nor the national flag.

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My sugestion: make the initials with seats.

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Blind spot detection

I also hope Brazil win the world cup in 2014.

Argentina will pick up the trophy at the Maracana:lol:

^^ God will divide by zero before that happens :yes:

World Cup ‘a massive boost to Brazil’
With excitement already building for the Fifa World Cup Brazil in 2014, a new survey, by tourism marketing experts Pangaea Network, confirms that hosting an international football tournament will do more to boost a nation than any other sporting event. Good news for investors in Brazilian property?

Excitement is already building for Brazil's hosting of the Fifa World Cup in just less than four years' time. Preparations for the big event are now well underway, with a number of new stadium developments in progress.

The tournament is set to place Brazil squarely upstage in the international sporting arena. There have been widespread reports of optimism, among the country's people, businesses and foreign investors, about the positive outcomes that such global attention will bring.
In a recent survey, conducted by the tourism marketing experts at Pangaea Network, the world's expectations were confirmed. Brazil will most certainly have plenty to celebrate in the run-up to, during and after the 2014 event.

Having quizzed a large number of travel industry professionals, from a variety of nations and sectors, the group uncovered overwhelming optimism surrounding Brazil's hosting of the competition.

In fact, the majority agreed that a global football tournament would do more to boost a country than any other sporting event – four times more popular than a motor racing championship, which ranked as the second-favourite choice.

Samantha Gore, sales manager for Natal-based uv10.com, said: "Brazil is very much looking forward to basking in the world's spotlight and is going to take the opportunity to show not only the inevitable football-fever carnival atmosphere but many of its other assets as well."

Ms Gore added that, with 12 host cities spread across the country's vast area, Brazil would be given a unique chance to show off its "breathtaking beaches, heady atmosphere [and] wildlife-rich interior". In addition to all of this, the World Cup will bring an opportunity for all to learn just how far Brazil has come in recent years.

"Upgraded airports, monorail systems, new hotels, improved telecommunications and latest-generation stadiums will be revealed for the world to see that Brazil is serious, stable, reliable and has transformed significantly both socially and economically," she explained.

Earlier this year, the Brazilian minister of sports gave predictions of just how significantly the 2014 World Cup would impact upon Brazil, its economy and its people. Tourism for that year is expected to generate US$5 billion and create more than 700,000 new jobs, more than half of which could be permanent.

As a result of investments, consumption and tourism around the tournament, the effect of Brazil's GDP in the remainder of this decade could be upwards of US$65 billion. The country's economy is already beating forecasts, surging by nine per cent annually – its most impressive growth rate in almost 15 years.

But how will all of this benefit those buying property in Brazil?

"With regards to real estate, it's never going to be an exact science to predict the impact of a World Cup on the property market, but it can only be positive," Ms Gore claimed.

She added: "In 2004, Fifa selected South Africa as the first African nation to host the World Cup finals. In 2005 real estate prices in South Africa rose by a significant 35 per cent and, whilst it can't take all the credit, the prospect of staging a global sporting event in 2010 was a major driver.

"We're already seeing many more pure investors who are taking Brazil's local market very seriously indeed and see the forced improvements in infrastructure as an extremely good thing as they make the Brazil much more accessible to visitors – improvements that will continue as Brazil gears up for the Olympics in 2016."
http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2010/12/world-cup-massive-boost-to-brazil.html

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Blind spot detection

Is the Mario Filho Stadium always cursed with blind spots?

Is the Mario Filho Stadium always cursed with blind spots?

The demands of FIFA with the project was very high. They don't allow any blind spots. You can't judge by the render. :ohno:

Looks like it's Brazil's turn to fend off the media attacks:

There used to be stories like this about South Africa all the time. Good luck Brazil.

Not just south Africa. Athens as well. And Rio will have to deal with the same stories, and Russia, and Qatar....

It's web media trolling for hits

Very nice renders of Maracana stadium, will look outstanding !

New Maracanã

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Rio 2016

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The Engish FA should tell FIFA to fuck off if they're asked to host the world cup. Yeah. That would be so smart! :|

Not just south Africa. Athens as well. And Rio will have to deal with the same stories, and Russia, and Qatar....

It's web media trolling for hits


I don't think Brazil will have any trouble pulling it off, however as a very regular traveller to Russia I don't think they don't have a snowballs chance in hell in getting ready on time.

New Maracana StadiumRIO DE JANEIRO

não sei se já foi postado essas novas imagens mais fica ai pra ver...

fonte: Portal 2014

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Damn nice stadi in Rio :cheers:

They chose a good middle ground with both the Marcana, Beira-Rio and the Mineirao renovations if you ask me.

If they'd have gone with demolishion not only would you have lost ironic venues but most likely you would have seen a sizeble drop in capacity given how expensive a new venue would have been. Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre espeically probabley would have ended up with a capacity around 10-20K less.

At the same time though they seem to have cut down on the faults that have likely been keeping fans away, poor facilties and poor views from the lower stands.

I hated the red seats in Maracana...

^^ I think they blend well...I like the stadium.

With the calendar turned to 2011 continental qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will begin in earnest this year. Keeping in mind that the qualifying process begins slowly and won’t pick up steam until late 2012 when Europe joins in on the fun, let us look at how each continent has set up its qualifying process for this go round.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Initially slated to begin last October, the AFC qualifying will start with two-leg knockout qualification matches on June 29 and July 3 of this year. Once those home-and-away series are through the AFC field will be narrowed to 20 nations which will be split into five groups of four teams. This first group stage will take place from September 2011 through February 2012 with the final group stage commencing in mid-2012. The top two sides from each group in the first stage will advance to one of two five-nation groups in the final stage.

Confederation of African Football (CAF)
How qualifying will begin is anyone’s guess, but it is generally a long process akin to that of AFC or CONCACAF. Last time out it featured a preliminary round to narrow the field to a more manageable 48 nations which were then divided into groups of four. Of these teams 20 advanced to the final group stage. Look for qualifying to begin later this year with a two-leg knockout stage.

Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)
Why any continental governing body would require its nations to play so many qualifying matches despite relative few competitive teams is beyond the comprehension of just about everyone who doesn’t make the rules at CONCACAF. Already featuring a long qualifying schedule, CONCACAF has proposed to change the process to include a preliminary round and three group stages. Long story short, a nation could play as many as 20 matches if it makes the final group stage with many coming against the same opponents. Must the United States really play Trinidad & Tobago four-plus times to prove itself in the eyes of CONCACAF or FIFA? If the proposal is agreed upon then the prelim round will begin this summer, whittling the field to 32. This will be followed by group stages featuring eight, four, and then two groups of four.

South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL)
South America has the advantage of housing just 10 nations, but you have to think some other governing bodies would find a way to make qualifying more of a pain. Thankfully the powers that be have kept this qualification process as straightforward as possible. In fact this time around it will be a much easier deal for everyone involved because Brazil gets the automatic spot as World Cup host. Nine countries will play a double round robin facing everyone else at home and away for a total of 16 matches apiece.

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC)
The OFC gets the award for streamlining its qualifying so well. The 2011 Pacific Games will also serve as the first qualifying round and the 2012 OFC Nations Cup is likely to serve as the second round. How’s that for being frugal?! On top of that the OFC champion may avoid the playoff it always faces just to get to the World Cup against a nation from another continent if the proposal for the OFC winner to join the final group stage of the AFC goes through. It makes sense now that Australia is in the AFC and New Zealand is in full support.

Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
We don’t know how the groups will be split up this time around, but one would assume there will be 8-10 groups. Each group will play its own double round robin schedule and all the group winners advance to the World Cup. Depending on the number of groups there could be one or two more automatic qualifiers taken from the best second place nations. There will also be a number of two-leg playoffs between the second place teams whether or not any runner-up nations advance without facing a playoff challenge. None of this will begin until the summer of 2012 following Euro 2012.

http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2011/01/fifa-world-cup-brazil-2014.html

^^ I think they blend well...I like the stadium.

Hi Pule, good to see u around! I miss South Africa soooo bad! U have no ideia!! hahahaha Im waiting for u in 2014!

thanks regel best forum rules.....

Maracana as a symbol of Brazilian footbal should have seats of different colours. Red is so common, they should pick Brazilian colours, blue white, yellow.

The problem with this colour is that will be 4 read seat stadiums in the WC... Mineirão, Beira-rio and Arena da Baixada already have read seats...

Any news of the Arena Itaquera Corinthians ?

Any news of the Arena Itaquera Corinthians ?

only in the end of this month

Any news of the Arena Itaquera Corinthians ?

Maybe this stadium will never be constructed.
The media is already considering that the state goverment is working in another project.

The city of Goiania may replace the city of Natal in 2014.

According to the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, Goiânia CBF uses to push Christmas, which is struggling to move forward in its bid to stage the 2014 World Cup. The capital of Goias, through the governor-elect Marconi Perillo (PSDB), has led to the Organizing Committee a plan to replace the city Natal.

Also according to the newspaper, Ricardo Teixeira, president of CBF and the Organizing Committee, liked the idea of substitution, which would leave the Midwest with three seats - are the Brasília and Cuiabá others. Perillo issued a statement denying there had suggested the inclusion of Goiania in place of Christmas. He said a request was made for the friendly between Brazil and the Netherlands, scheduled for June, to be held at Serra Dourada.


IMAGES SERRA DOURADA STADIUM 2014

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http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4688/88223306.jpg

I like Natal better!!

Round stadium :puke:

That is not going to happen.

brazil is great, they have a culture about football like a religion in their heart. i wish brazil 2014 show the amazing wordl cup ever i have seen :) nice.

The city of Goiania may replace the city of Natal in 2014.

According to the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, Goiânia CBF uses to push Christmas, which is struggling to move forward in its bid to stage the 2014 World Cup. The capital of Goias, through the governor-elect Marconi Perillo (PSDB), has led to the Organizing Committee a plan to replace the city Natal.

Also according to the newspaper, Ricardo Teixeira, president of CBF and the Organizing Committee, liked the idea of substitution, which would leave the Midwest with three seats - are the Brasília and Cuiabá others. Perillo issued a statement denying there had suggested the inclusion of Goiania in place of Christmas. He said a request was made for the friendly between Brazil and the Netherlands, scheduled for June, to be held at Serra Dourada.


IMAGES SERRA DOURADA STADIUM 2014

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4353/untitle2.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2941/87133472.jpg
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6711/45325365.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4688/88223306.jpg

This project was rejected by FIFA
It will be another project

Se Goiânia For Sede da Copa de 2014, Será Outro Projeto, Esse Foi Regeitado pela FIFA

Ps: I dont Know English.

I really don't think that FIFA will agree to a venue change at this stage, almost a year after the construction should have started... if Natal can't do it, I believe they are more likely to drop the venue completely.

No city will be added at this point! The only thing FIFA could do is to eliminate those with recurring delays in their deadlines.

The city of Goiania may replace the city of Natal in 2014.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4688/88223306.jpg

Look like 100,000capacity??

The Engish FA should tell FIFA to fuck off if they're asked to host the world cup. I'm sure Brazil will get everything done on time. Personally, I also hope Brazil win the world cup in 2014.

France will win the FIFA World Cup in Brazil come 2014 :cheers:

France will win the FIFA World Cup in Brazil come 2014 :cheers:

Why not Lebanon?

France will win the FIFA World Cup in Brazil come 2014 :cheers:

Sorry pal, but this one is already ours!!! :banana:Brazil into the hex! :cheers:

Sorry pal, but this one is already ours!!! :banana:Brazil into the hex! :cheers:

First 1998, then 2006, you know you can't beat France :nuts:

1958? ^^

Brazil can beat France :)

¿Maracanaço 2? maybe.

lol it would be a expetacular final Brazil vs France
The revenge
brazilians are more angry and worried with France than Argentina and Italy.
A title in Maraca against France probably will be the bigest celebration of the decade.

Brazil can beat France :)

No doubt, but the young french team we will see in 2012 euro will be something to watch.

Brazil can beat France :)

I hate France!! I want Brazil 10 x 0 France!!

1958? ^^

Not during my lifetime :lol:

:hilarious
Maybe when France win 4 more world cups we can start to compare the 2 teams...
Until then I think is better for France to keep running after Brazil...

First 1998, then 2006, you know you can't beat France :nuts:

Don't forget 1986, i can still remember that game, crazy:) it was a fantastic match with Platini, Careca etc, and Zico missing the penalty.

Brazil x Uruguay in 2014. :D

while in some cities, they havent even STARTED yet, in Porto Alegre, an ultra modern stadium for 53 thousand people is already at the ending of the foundations state... and it wont even be used in the cup!!!! :| :|

http://images.orkut.com/orkut/photos/OgAAAP3Pisv-uB00UtL8LtIU4b30q1UIyJC9zkfJVhggk2iWgqFYBrfkE1kpqpFuCLywYjNQRBYbP_TZ5sC2hcem1MkAm1T1UOpd0nGd4RaTf55imCOYTVHlraue.jpg

http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/46785533.jpg

http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/46785527.jpg

Final 2014: Argentina x Germany

while in some cities, they havent even STARTED yet, in Porto Alegre, an ultra modern stadium for 53 thousand people is already at the ending of the foundations state... and it wont even be used in the cup!!!!

And in Curitiba - nothing happens.

I hate France!!

What a clever and classy comment ! :ohno:

Anyway, without France this thread wouldn't exist.. since the FIFA and the World Cup were created by France/Frenchmen (just like most of the largest international competitions: Modern Olympics etc) ! So, you should be a bit more respectful ! :baeh3:


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About the 2014 WC.. I don't know who will win, but a final against our dear neighbor :D (and hosting country: Brazil), would be great :yes: !

What a clever and classy comment ! :ohno:


I think he said that only as a kind of football rivalry, not against the country per se.

Whoever wins France x Brasil are the best games ever ! (ok France wins more often just looking at the statistics and they also beat New Zeland in Rugby world cups)

Construction Updates:

Porto Alegre

No Jogo de hoje

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CgUKi9IJrn8/TTeXFR14UaI/AAAAAAAAA5A/aUAT1EXSJuc/227650914.png.jpg

Por Rodrigo Albo / Orkut

Concreto sendo reusado

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_CgUKi9IJrn8/TTeXKOSLy8I/AAAAAAAAA5c/XLFmFaVfTew/10155613.jpg

Por Jornal Zero Hora

Estaqueamento da nova arquibancada

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CgUKi9IJrn8/TTeXHVql0fI/AAAAAAAAA5M/LL0dHZ4XRF8/galeria_foto_5ff4d47a055068b9b0816998dd150a5e.jpg

Por Site oficial do Inter (mais antiguinha)

Construction Updates:

Brasília

Foto área do estágio atual de "construção" do Estádio Nacional.

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/4566/16613049065618401252481.jpg

A foto foi tirada por Joana França.

Construction Updates:

Manaus


http://media.d24am.com/24am_web/386/noticias/images/thumbs/16779_460x270_0683503001295546040.jpg

[ i ] Arquibancadas começam a ser instaladas em março. Foto: João Pedro Figueiredo

O88MqhscAuk

http://www.d24am.com/noticias/manaus-2014/base-de-sustentacao-da-arena-ja-esta-50-instalada/15361

Construction Updates:

Recife

print de um dos vídeos do diário de pernambuco, com uma panoramica da obra:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5306264921_6db8581d4d_z.jpg

Construction Updates:

Salvador

Fotos recentes:

http://images.orkut.com/orkut/photos/OgAAAP_EyamFyjh7EXZ-TFJQdQsqERqK192Sfv1Ira_ze2XZKlNASH7OS9wHgcGWz1caIvC0Jxz2OjZH_Mt0eW6ejqwAm1T1UJqtv39UZYMGg3bkxYYiqXsLJI_u.jpg

http://images.orkut.com/orkut/photos/OgAAABgG_UJbGAHpYVj6Jqe7J5WSlcwTrMEaKZkc-HCRn4etJU1YoaEBcVoawqZtNwkYC8rNHOtbqkLmT5ZoUB4rw_kAm1T1ULGxVYBQKOBc5FttGPUyKzWPvMTV.jpg

http://images.orkut.com/orkut/photos/OgAAAIfbdozJBq2LZkOUi98wXRjZ0C7uqbsuxhu_EkE54ystOTHXnzS8ztFZmNzTBdnQIezGcjnU0jLVIDH7cCrINGYAm1T1UGwGxTGWe0iW8unoTE8YT1ZFZMy7.jpg

Créditos: Carine Gomes (http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile?uid=1478530045225949133)

Construction Updates:

Belo Horizonte


Mineirão Stadium construction update:

(pics taken on December)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5280799928_7750aa26d7_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5280800184_d41d2b8a45_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5280800718_a84c49b38d_b.jpg

Construction Updates:

Rio de Janeiro


http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2011/01/18/obras_maracana_fifa_30.jpg
http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2011/01/18/obras_maracana_fifa_60.jpg
http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/copa-do-mundo/noticia/2011/01/comite-organizador-de-2014-divulga-novas-fotos-das-obras-no-maracana.html

Construction Updates:

Cuiabá


http://www.copanopantanal.com.br/Fotos/novoverdao/construcao/construcao/79.jpg

http://www.copanopantanal.com.br/Fotos/novoverdao/construcao/construcao/78.jpg

Fonte:Copa no Pantanal (http://www.copanopantanal.com.br/?p=fotosconstrucao)

:applause::applause:

Thanks for the awesome updates, JPBrasil! (sic) :cheers:

I just received the information from a friend. He is a engineer in Odebrecht.

Maracanã seats will not be red, as the last images indicated. :banana::banana::banana:

They will be light blue or grey.

construction updates (Grêmio Arena, in dispute with Beira Rio for being the official Porto Alegre stadium for the Cup)
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3120/45478979.jpg

links for other aerial images
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/914/96076459.jpg
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7687/42959916.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1241/63625822.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9586/39067958.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3352/48360091.jpg

I just received the information from a friend. He is a engineer in Odebrecht.

Maracanã seats will not be red, as the last images indicated. :banana::banana::banana:

They will be light blue or grey.

thank god. great news

So looking forward to the Brazil show, everything Qatar will be not

Brazil 2014 build-up to gather pace in 2011

The year 2011 is already looking pivotal in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup Brazil™, with fans and observers to start seeing the first tangible signs of the festival of football scheduled for 2014.

Penned in for the end of July will be the Preliminary Draw in Rio de Janeiro, which will define the groups for the qualifying phase of the competition. And in the days prior to the event, at which Brazil intends to begin showing the world what it can expect over the coming three years, there will be a number of workshops and seminars taking place in the same venue as the Preliminary Draw itself.

Another significant landmark due to take place over the course of 2011 will be the unveiling of the official slogan for Brazil 2014, while in addition work on three of the 12 stadiums which will host matches at the showpiece competition should have begun by the end of June. What is more, the decision on which venues will welcome games at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 will be made this year, as will the match calendar for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the launch of its volunteer programme.

As far as security matters are concerned, the proposed course of action for the competition will continue to grow and evolve. This will occur via meetings with the country’s various public security forces (municipal guards, military police, civil police and traffic officers), a process that has already been carried out with Brazil’s fire department.

Come the end of January this year, management at the National Team Training Centres (CTSs) will finalise the list of candidates set to provide said centres at Brazil 2014. These candidate venues will then undergo inspection, with 80 to 90 CTSs subsequently placed on a further shortlist. The candidates vying to be one of the Official Training Pitches (COTs) and official hotels will also be subject to the same selection process.

Finally, the city that will host the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) will also be decided in 2011 with three contenders – Brasilia, Rio and Sao Paulo – currently in the running. The decision will be made on technical grounds and will follow the criteria laid down by events broadcasting company Host Broadcast Services (HBS) and FIFA TV.

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1362294/index.html

Goiânia tries last foray ..

together with the Goiás Esporte Clube (higher capital club)
the state capital of Goiás presented as the main stadium for
the crown in 2014 before the design arena of the capital club.

There are rumors that the stadium is for 42,500 people

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2MMnDWY_w2k/SKOKtGXRBaI/AAAAAAAAAaA/5axmS6nWWKQ/s320/newserrinha2ks2.jpg

Looks like 25,000-30,000 in the render

There are rumors that the stadium is for 42,500 people

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2MMnDWY_w2k/SKOKtGXRBaI/AAAAAAAAAaA/5axmS6nWWKQ/s320/newserrinha2ks2.jpg


I don't know if it's a smaller or bigger version, but it definitively looks like the Boavista stadium in Oporto (and not only because of the corners)!

Goiânia tries last foray ..

together with the Goiás Esporte Clube (higher capital club)
the state capital of Maharashtra presented as the main stadium for
the crown in 2014 before the design arena of the capital club.

There are rumors that the stadium is for 42,500 people

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2MMnDWY_w2k/SKOKtGXRBaI/AAAAAAAAAaA/5axmS6nWWKQ/s320/newserrinha2ks2.jpg

what?? Maharashtra? Is this a stadium in Brazil or India????

Only red seats?... terrible... What about the "original concrete" visual that was told?
Make it easier... Donate the stadium to CR Flamengo, once for all... Red is not the color of the state flag, nor the national flag.

http://rlv.zcache.com/rio_de_janeiro_brazil_flag_postcard-p239746154731453613qibm_400.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zhaui6EHVPU/TBd478eHU9I/AAAAAAAAAZI/sw7GP3JYgp0/s1600/Brazil-flag.gifhttp://s4.hubimg.com/u/1651607_f260.jpg

My sugestion: make the initials with seats.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ZbR2r5OM8r0/TRS0EcnCOCI/AAAAAAAAAHY/N2phCGZFOwY/apagar.jpghttp://lh4.ggpht.com/_ZbR2r5OM8r0/TRS0ErU1mjI/AAAAAAAAAHc/JnD1KtgapAI/apagar2.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ZbR2r5OM8r0/TRS0ElcW6eI/AAAAAAAAAHg/8jvx-flnD3g/apagar3.jpg


LOL... Flamengo Stadium instead of Estadio do Flamengo lolol or whatever

Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo are all bidding to accommodate the International Broadcast Center during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

The three cities turned in their projects to the local organizing committee this week and FIFA is expected to announce the winner by June.

Rio de Janeiro is set to host the World Cup final at Maracana stadium, while Sao Paulo and Brasilia — the nation's capital — are two of the cities vying for the opening match.

It will be the first World Cup in Brazil since 1950.

Source (http://fifa2014bra.blogspot.com/2011/02/rio-de-janeiro-sao-paulo-and-brasilia.html)

ok France wins more often just looking at the statistics and they also beat New Zeland in Rugby world cups


The French team even wins the friendly games now... :|...

^^ Enjoy it while you can. The team is under major renewal and I seriously doubt they'll be willing to mess around with the Cup just around the corner ;)

^^ Enjoy it while you can. The team is under major renewal and I seriously doubt they'll be willing to mess around with the Cup just around the corner ;)

True, the Brazil team are still in renewal, but so is the French one. It is a very young team, with much room for improvement. Both teams will be much stronger come 2014 :cheers:

Sorry, but as as see it today, the 2014 favorits are Germany and Argentina. Sad for Brazil and for France too...

2014 is far away and anything could be. imo im liking the germans since they have young players, did very well with attacking football in 2010.

Sorry, but as as see it today, the 2014 favorits are Germany and Argentina. Sad for Brazil and for France too...

France beat a brazilian team missing maicon and other key players.

France beat a brazilian team missing maicon and other key players.

Brazil lost to a France team missing Samir Nasri, Franck Ribery, Patrice Evra, Lassana Diarra, as well as other very important players.

Brasil 5 stars > France 1. Bye.

^^ Indeed, but Brazil = no star without France (since we created FIFA and WC) ;)

:blahblah:..I know: But I looove to repeat it again and again... :lol:



Bye.

Maracanã is in ruins!!

FOTOS: Obras do Maracanã 15/02/2011
A partir desta quarta-feira não serão mais permitidas visitas ao estádio

http://i.imgur.com/QmjgK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ANEDS.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KLn8R.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7hNge.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aPAS9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FaD0x.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gd7el.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/pWKHE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hFblR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NNMfL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Ee9mQ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/O2hNh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KqwM5.jpg

http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/fotos/2011/02/fotos-obras-do-maracana.html

Sorry, but as as see it today, the 2014 favorits are Germany and Argentina. Sad for Brazil and for France too...

wait is too early to make predictions

Brazil is always the team to beat!

Mineirão (Belo Horizonte)


Para que o thread não descambe para uma briguinha regionalista MG x RS,
vou postar umas fotos inéditas do andamento das obras, e vocês tirem suas proprias conclusões...

http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/6fb44e08a3ffe0caee8698b044fd42a1.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/0eb03aa810d823fea59f9652f37e5d41.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/4c899443dca1260710b0e1eb94150981.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/1d45f3df2cee236c2b417668614a7f71.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/22d09f1013690930d13197a44f0701f1.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/2f720fc8c0f272796bc51a2ef2c22292.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/813337bb6b799cfc49aa99583262767d.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/d8143e0afac3ac3dc93a07577efe09ea.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/e72479c4dd1f3e505c20e6d1645105fe.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/dd703f9edd22790bdd7f6758b597d7f5.jpg
http://www.novomineirao.mg.gov.br/adm/img/_fotos/imagens/mineirao/2377f8d04f6762ee35bb1ab0bdf5ef3a.jpg

wow.... which team will have the longest flight from their own country to Brazil?

The Mineirão will stay that way:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9320/gpaa034final20100222000.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9320/gpaa034final20100222000.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4173/mineirao2014.jpg

wow.... which team will have the longest flight from their own country to Brazil?

Australia, Japan or Korea....

The concrete facade of the Mineirao Stadium should be cleaned up, though, and the new lower tier is gonna match poorly with the upper tier.

Australia, Japan or Korea....

Maybe Russia.

Mineirão render

Algumas imagens que eu encontrei no site da GMP:

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7606/bef0befd47.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9426/0d2dfc3c1f.jpg


Brasilia

Algumas imagens que eu encontrei no site da GMP:

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1949/2625500d83.jpg

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/2769/4fac068dba.jpg


Manaus

Algumas imagens que eu encontrei no site da GMP:

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1677/36c56a1b3d.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3699/bd8f4310f7.jpg

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/6781/c55fc73de4.jpg

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/4642/fc1ceacdeb.jpg

hermosos estadios.

cd8QCKQb2cA

which team will have the longest flight from their own country to Brazil?

Anyways, not us :bowtie: .. (assuming that the French team will be qualified..of course :no:), since we'll be the only European country to come as a neighbor !!!

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6016/capturedcran20110225202.jpg http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8585/oyapock.jpg


:D:D

cd8QCKQb2cA

^^ This video is awesome!

^^ This video is awesome!


^^^^^^
Oh Yeah; is very true!

Take a look at these pic's. Obviously, this was not the particular reason why the Morumbi Stadium (São Paulo's initial bid) was disqualified, but it shows a little bit of the structural problems that this stadium faces. This happened TODAY.

http://esporte.uol.com.br/album/110227_saopauloxpalmeiras_album.jhtm?abrefoto=14

http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2011/02/27/chuvamorumbi_ae62.jpg

http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2011/02/27/morumbi3_gcom_62.jpg



And videos:

http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM1446914-7824-IMAGENS+DO+MORUMBI+INUNDADO+PELA+FORTE+CHUVA+QUE+CASTIGA+SAO+PAULO,00.html

http://video.globo.com/Videos/Player/Esportes/0,,GIM1446904-7824-POLICIAIS+PARAM+A+BRINCADEIRA+DOS+TORCEDORES+NAS+ARQUIBANCADAS+DO+MORUMBI,00.html

http://s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2011/02/27/chuvamorumbi_ae62.jpg


No football, but a nice trip to the waterpark instead :P looks like fun ^^


Is there any decision about which stadium they'll use in Sao Paulo by now? And what they'll do with Natal?

No football, but a nice trip to the waterpark instead :P looks like fun ^^


Is there any decision about which stadium they'll use in Sao Paulo by now? And what they'll do with Natal?

So far, the stadium considered to be hosting WC Matches is the proposed new SCCP Stadium, to be built in the East Area of the city. But the project is very simple and still isn´t finished/polished to meet Fifa requirements.

The bureaucracy and technical difficulties that the club is facing in order to get it approved by Fifa and to meet all building legal requirements, and also a very tight budget and building chronogram are factors that still put the use of this stadium in doubt, despite what some authorities are saying.

Let´s say that the games will be hosted in a stadium that nobody knows yet if it will be built, or if it can be built.

construction updates (Grêmio Arena, in dispute with Beira Rio for being the official Porto Alegre stadium for the Cup)


There is NO dispute regarding Porto Alegre's venue. FIFA, LOC and other concerned parties chose Beira Rio stadium, and there is no discussion about replacing it with any other stadium!

wow.... which team will have the longest flight from their own country to Brazil?

If they qualify, the Philippines. :lol:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/36/Antipodes_LAEA_inverted.png/600px-Antipodes_LAEA_inverted.png

^^ Your graphic doesn't make sense. Plus, why should the Philippines be the farthest-should they qualify? Philippine flights would at least be 4 hours shorter than flights from Korea or Mongolia. Seoul to Sao Paulo is around 11,392 miles; Ulan Bator to Sao Paulo is 16,435 mi.

^^ Your graphic doesn't make sense. Plus, why should the Philippines be the farthest-should they qualify? Philippine flights would at least be 4 hours shorter than flights from Korea or Mongolia. Seoul to Sao Paulo is around 11,392 miles; Ulan Bator to Sao Paulo is 16,435 mi.

but Mongolia will never qualify

regarding only countries with good chances to qualify, it will be one of these: China, N. Korea, Korea Rep., Japan or Australia

but Mongolia will never qualify

regarding only countries with good chances to qualify, it will be one of these: China, N. Korea, Korea Rep., Japan or Australia

Might also be Russia. At least if we take the farthest-away-point in a country as distance measure :P

There is NO dispute regarding Porto Alegre's venue. FIFA, LOC and other concerned parties chose Beira Rio stadium, and there is no discussion about replacing it with any other stadium!

What if Beira Rio can´t be finished on time of the W.C. ?

What if Beira Rio can´t be finished on time of the W.C. ?

if they closed the stadium they could complete the entire project in 12 months, yet they are renovating 1/4 of the stadium at a time. a problem that everyone is also concerned about is that the stadium does not have financial guarantees, which fifa has an issue with, but the public protector does not.

i understand the need for the public protector to investigate the bidding in every city for every stadium, however the public protector is also creating delays in the construction of the stadia.

if Brazil are not ready to host the cup according to the original 12 stadia plan i won't be surprised quite frankly, sao paulo and natal are both so delayed and demolition will only commence in April or May, depending on if there are further delays.

the final project for sao paulo was only approved a week ago, and earth works only begin next month. its quite clear to many of us that sao paulo, Natal, brasilia and Rio won't be ready in time for the confederations cup.

also if you remember 2010, the opening match was scheduled to be in cape town, but the delays in the construction of the green point stadium lead to fifa declaring the opening match to be in johannesburg. if this occurs in sao paulo i won't be surprised, but lets wait and see, i hope brazil pull a miracle out of the hat, just like south africa did.

According to everything I've heard, Beira Rio is among the least concern projects for this World Cup. Among the stadia, Sao Paulo and Natal are in most danger - Sao Paulo will host somewhere, I'm sure (Palestra Itália should be enough for at least group stage matches if everything else fails), while I think Natal might be scrapped without replacement if they don't manage to get the project ahead pretty soon. I believe the other stadiums are likely to happen as planned, and even there, there are much more problematic projects than Beira Rio.

Asian Zone to play preliminary round for Brazil 2014

Asia will begin the race to the FIFA World Cup 2014™. Ahead of the Preliminary Draw in Brazil on 30 July 2011, teams from the Asian continent will contest a preliminary round of matches. The draw for this first round takes place on 30 March 2011 at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

The first round will consist of seven home-and-away series, featuring the 14 lowest ranked teams in Asia. The winners of these series will then proceed to a second round.

The draw will take into account the new rankings in the Asian Confederation. These rankings are based on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa finals as well as the Asian qualifying rounds for the main tournament. The final number of entries was confirmed by FIFA, whereby all teams entered the qualifiers save Bhutan and Guam, who declined the invitation, and Brunei Darussalam, who are still suspended.

Newly crowned Asian champions Japan are the top-ranked team, followed in second place by Korea Republic. Both these sides reached the Round of 16 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Australia and DPR Korea - the two other Asian teams that played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup - and 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian play-off participants Bahrain round out the top five.

Brunei DS, who are currently suspended by FIFA, are the only team not ranked among AFC’s 46 Member Associations.

Rankings for the FIFA World Cup 2014 Asian Qualifiers Round 1

1. Japan,
2. Korea Republic,
3. Australia,
4. DPR Korea,
5. Bahrain,
6. Saudi Arabia,
7. Iran,
8, Qatar,
9. Uzbekistan,
10. UAE,
11. Syria,
12. Oman,
13. Jordan,
14. Iraq,
15. Singapore,
16, China,
17, Kuwait,
18. Thailand,
19. Turkmenistan,
20. Lebanon,
21, Yemen,
22. Tajikistan,
23. Hong Kong,
24. Indonesia,
25. Kyrgyzstan,
26. Maldives,
27. India,
28. Malaysia,
29-30, Afghanistan, Cambodia,
31. Nepal,
32. Bangladesh,
33-34. Sri Lanka, Vietnam,
35. Mongolia,
36. Pakistan,
37. Palestine,
38. Timor Leste,
39. Macau,
40-41. Chinese Taipei, Myanmar,
42-43. The Philippines, Laos

Suspended: Brunei DS
Not participating: Bhutan, Guam.

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1401533/index.html

According to everything I've heard, Beira Rio is among the least concern projects for this World Cup. Among the stadia, Sao Paulo and Natal are in most danger - Sao Paulo will host somewhere, I'm sure (Palestra Itália should be enough for at least group stage matches if everything else fails), while I think Natal might be scrapped without replacement if they don't manage to get the project ahead pretty soon. I believe the other stadiums are likely to happen as planned, and even there, there are much more problematic projects than Beira Rio.

What are the plans for the João Havelange Stadium expansion for the 2016 games? it seems to me like it would be a smart move to have the expansion ready by 2014 so the stadium can be a fall back option should one of the other venues fall though.

In my opinion, the asian countries that will qualify:

Japan
Australia
South Korea
Bahrain
Uzbekistan in the playoffs (if they don't get the 5 of CONMEBOL in the draw)

What are the plans for the João Havelange Stadium expansion for the 2016 games? it seems to me like it would be a smart move to have the expansion ready by 2014 so the stadium can be a fall back option should one of the other venues fall though.

It has been decided that each host city will have only one stadium in the world cup. At the moment, I find it very difficult for any city to lose the condition of host. The Joao Havelange stadium will be part of the world cup just as training venue. Probably will be reformed only after completion of works at the Maracana, so the clubs (mainly Flamengo and Fluminense) will have a place to play in Rio.

It has been decided that each host city will have only one stadium in the world cup. At the moment, I find it very difficult for any city to lose the condition of host. The Joao Havelange stadium will be part of the world cup just as training venue. Probably will be reformed only after completion of works at the Maracana, so the clubs (mainly Flamengo and Fluminense) will have a place to play in Rio.

Yeah I know thats the plan but right now if theres a problem with one of the venues how many possible standins do you have? Palestra Itália and Joao Havelange seem like the only ones since none of the failed hosts cities has I'd guess devolped any stadiums.

The UEFA Executive Committee approved the format of the European qualifying competition for the 2014 FIFA World Cup among a number of key decisions at its Paris meeting.

The UEFA Executive Committee, chaired by UEFA President Michel Platini, met in Paris during the afternoon of Sunday 20 March and the morning of Monday 21 March and took the following main decisions:

• Approved the format of the European qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, whereby the 53 participating teams will be split into 8 groups of 6 teams and 1 group of 5 teams. The 9 group winners will qualify for the World Cup and the 8 best runners-up will contest home-and-away play-offs to determine which additional 4 teams qualify and take up the remainder of the 13 slots allocated to the European confederation. This proposal will be sent to FIFA for ratification.

http://en.uefa.com/uefa/aboutuefa/organisation/executivecommittee/news/newsid=1610306.html#executive+committee+decisions+announced

São Paulo is the venue lagging most behind for the World Cup

Halfway along the road to the 2014 World Cup, São Paulo still stumbles over the issue of the Arena

Exactly 40 months ago, FIFA announced that Brazil, as the single candidate, would be hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. Now, there are 39 months to go before the greatest sporting event on the planet kicks off.

With the country halfway along the path to the World Cup, a summary of the construction work on the different stadiums (or the lack thereof), as conducted by the team of the 2014 Portal shows that São Paulo, the city which is in the running to host the opening match, is currently the most behind schedule of all the host cities, out of the twelve host cities that will be receiving the event.

Up to this Wednesday morning (March 2nd), the city of Natal occupied the position that now rests with the capital of the State of São Paulo. However, OAS has now made a financial proposal for the construction of the Estádio das Dunas, which means that the first exclusion of the World Cup has been excluded, at least for the time being. If there are no queries of a judicial nature, then the contract may be signed on April 4th.

In São Paulo, the imbroglio involving the Arena Corinthians, in Itaquera, continues. Even though the stadium was officialized by FIFA yesterday (March 1st), and despite the fact that São Paulo City Hall has announced tax breaks for this work, bureaucratic points still outstanding and also lack of definition by the club and by the local construction firm Odebrecht have continued to prevent the start of land leveling (scheduled for April 1st). In addition, an analysis carried out by the Local Organizing Committee (Comitê Organizador Local – COL) has shown several problems with the basic project for the new Corinthians arena. Even with pressure from FIFA, São Paulo has already given up on the idea of hosting the Confederations Cup.

Almost sure to be the venue of the final, the Maracanã stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, even under construction, had problems in February which could also delay the refurbishment work. The Federal Audit Court has found irregularities in the tender process for this stadium, and compared the budget of R$ 705 million, the most expensive of the World Cup, with a “work of fiction”. The findings of the Court have led the Board of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - BNDES) to say that the loan, which would cover 57% of the cost of the construction work, could be rejected by the Credit Committee of the Bank. This would mean that the two most important business centers in the country would be out of the Confederations Cup.

Apart from São Paulo and Natal, another two venues still have outstanding points so that the work on the stadiums may get under way. In Fortaleza, after the tender process which took almost a year, the refurbishment of the Castelão should start at the end of March. The Governor of the State of Ceará says that the schedule was agreed with the technicians of the COL, but they are still waiting for the City Hall of Fortaleza to complete the refurbishment of the Presidente Vargas stadium, which will replace the Castelão up to the World Cup. This work should have been completed in December.

In Curitiba, Atlético-PR signed an agreement last September with the City Hall and also the State Government, for the expansion of the Arena da Baixada, putting an end to an impasse that had lasted over a year. However, the start of the work has been postponed several times. The last time frame announced by the club is June, but as yet no construction firm has been hired.

One of the first cities to start to construct their stadium for the World Cup, Cuiabá had problems in November. The Audit Court of the State of Mato Grosso (Tribunal de Contas do Estado do Mato Grosso - TCE-MT) found evidence of irregularities in the tender for the Arena Pantanal and suspended the transfer of funds for the construction work; According to this institution, the contract has stated an unrealistic schedule for the development. Even with the cuts in payments, the consortium between Santa Bárbara and Mendes Júnior is continuing to progress with the construction work (currently in the foundations phase), as payment is made for every phase completed.

Out of the private arenas, the Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre, is already under construction but has been under pressure from FIFA and from the Ministry for Sports, to hire the services of a building firm to push ahead with the project. This would raise the cost of this refurbishment from R$ 155 million to as much as R$ 270 million, and could also lead to a division of the income from the new stadium, between SC Internacional and the building company.

At more advanced stages, Brasília, Manaus, Recife and Salvador now move into the foundations phase, In the case of the Federal Capital, however, the Prosecutor’s Office of the Federal District (Ministério Público do Distrito Federal - MPDF) suspended the transfer of funds from state company Terracap to the construction. In Manaus, overpricing was identified for the construction of the Arena Amazônia.

Recife had problems last year to receive the appropriate licenses. However, the greatest threat to the Pernambuco stadium is possible idleness, as none of the three big local clubs, Sport, Santa Cruz and Náutico, have reached an agreement to play in the new Arena.

Belo Horizonte had the tender cancelled by the Courts for the inspection of the construction work on the Mineirão, but the refurbishment of the stadium is progressing as normal.

http://www.copa2014.org.br/en/news/6543/SAO+PAULO+IS+THE+VENUE+LAGGING+MOST+BEHIND+FOR+THE+WORLD+CUP.html

Yeah I know thats the plan but right now if theres a problem with one of the venues how many possible standins do you have? Palestra Itália and Joao Havelange seem like the only ones since none of the failed hosts cities has I'd guess devolped any stadiums.

Theoretically, you could add Grêmios new stadium as a possible stand-in, and Goiana had some hope of getting the OK for their own project very recently.

However, you should remember that FIFAs original plan was to host this event in 10 stadiums, the minimum to bid for 2018/22 was 8 I think. They can easily write off one or two stadia without any need to replace them.

Wednesday 30 March 2011
Asia's Brazil 2014 draw made
AFP

The draw for Asia’s first and second round qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ was made at Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters today.

In Round 1, the 16 lowest-ranked teams will compete in home-and-away ties on 29 June and 3 July 2011.

The eight winners will progress to join another 22 sides in Round 2, where 15 two-legged ties will be held on 23 and 28 July.

Australia, Korea Republic, Japan, Korea DPR and Bahrain – the confederation’s top five teams in South Africa 2010 qualifying – will automatically enter in Round 3.

The draw for this stage of the Asian preliminaries will be held in Rio de Janeiro on 30 July 2011.

Round 1
Malaysia-Chinese Taipei
Bangladesh-Pakistan
Cambodia-Laos
Sri Lanka-Philippines
Afghanistan-Palestine
Vietnam-Macau
Nepal-Timor-Leste
Mongolia-Myanmar

Round 2
Thailand-Afghanistan or Palestine
Lebanon-Bangladesh or Pakistan
China PR-Cambodia or Laos
Turkmenistan-Indonesia
Kuwait-Sri Lanka or Philippines
Oman-Mongolia or Myanmar
Saudi Arabia-Hong Kong
Iran-Maldives
Syria-Tajikistan
Qatar-Vietnam or Macau
Iraq-Yemen
Singapore-Malaysia or Chinese Taipei
Uzbekistan-Kyrgyzstan
United Arab Emirates-India
Jordan-Nepal or Timor-Leste

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1408931/index.html