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Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Picture: Twitter/@RioDiary.

Brazil world cup

Brazil graft probe scrutinises World Cup stadiums

By Reuters

At least six of Brazil’s World Cup arenas are under scrutiny in a wave of new political corruption investigations launched by the country’s Supreme Court.

  • Puma logo. Picture: Facebook page.

    Puma W Cup sales beat its expectations

    Apparel sales rose 6.2 percent to €241m, helped by strong demand for replica jerseys.

    2855 days ago
  • Fifa President Joseph Blatter congratulates Argentinas forward and captain Lionel Messi after he won the golden balls award after the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 13 July, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    'Messi did not deserve Golden Ball'

    Diego Maradona said Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the World Cup Golden Ball Award.

    2869 days ago
  • The World Cup trophy. Picture: Facebook.

    World Cup ticket fugitive surrenders

    Ray Whelan gave himself up to the Rio de Janeiro-state Justice Tribunal in downtown Rio.

    2869 days ago
  • Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Picture: EPA.

    'Brazil defeated bad predictions'

    Dilma Rousseff said Brazil defeated pessimism about its ability to host the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

    2869 days ago
  • Former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Picture: Facebook.

    Scolari resigns as Brazil manager

    Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed Scolari’s much expected departure in a statement on Monday.

    2869 days ago
  • FILE: German captain Philipp Lahm holds up the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the 2014 Fifa World Cup final football match against Argentina 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 13 July, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Precision, milkshakes fired Germany to glory

    Germany coach Joachim Loew had a tough job of building a strong ahead of 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil.

    2869 days ago
  • Riots broke out in Buenos Aires after Argentina were beaten by Germany in the finals of the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Picture: via @simmo_melb89

    Trouble in Buenos Aires after World Cup loss

    Riot police used teargas and rubber bullets after a group of youths went on a rampage.

    2871 days ago
  • Argentina’s coach Alejandro Sabella reacts during the 2014 Fifa World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 13 July, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Sabella: I'm sad, but proud

    Argentina were left gutted after being beaten by Germany in the 2014 Fifa World Cup final.

    2871 days ago
  • Germany’s players celebrate after winning the final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Fifa World Cup in Rio de Janeiro on 13 July, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Germany celebrates World Cup win

    Substitute Mario Goetze scored the only goal of the match to help Germany beat Argentina 1-0.

    2871 days ago
  • Argentinian soccer fans chant as they make their way to the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ahead of Argentina vs Germany 2014 Fifa World Cup final on 13 July 2014. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Gavin Hunt backs Germany for WC win

    Gavin Hunt says Argentina don’t deserve to be in the final.

    2871 days ago
  • FILE; Germany will take on Argentina in World Cup final. Picture: AFP

    Germany are favourites ahead of final

    Safa President Danny Jordaan says the Europeans may have a slight edge.

    2871 days ago
  • FILE: Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari said his future had yet to be decided. Picture: Facebook.com

    Scolari says future yet to be decided

    Brazil were soundly beaten 3-0 by the Netherlands to finish a disappointing fourth in the World Cup.

    2872 days ago
  • FILE: Argentina and Germany go head to head at the Maracanã in Rio the World Cup final tonight. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Tau can't pick winner ahead of #WorldCup final

    Argentina and Germany go head to head at the Maracanã in Rio the World Cup final tonight.

    2872 days ago
  • FILE: Dreadful defending cost Brazil dear yet again as the World Cup hosts slumped to a 3-0 loss. Picture: Facebook.com

    Brazil undone by poor defending, Dutch take third

    Dreadful defending cost Brazil dear yet again as the World Cup hosts slumped to a 3-0 loss.

    2872 days ago
  • The former Kaizer Chiefs skipper says players need to lay everything on the line. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Jimmy Tau: Players must go all out

    The former Kaizer Chiefs skipper says players need to lay everything on the line.

    2873 days ago
  • Germany and Argentina will face off in the 2014 World Cup final on Sunday 13 July. Picture: Official Adidas Football Facebook Page.

    Teams ready for final WC showdown

    Both teams have plenty to think about as they put the finishing touches to their preparations.

    2873 days ago
  • Former South African football player Jimmy Tau is interviewed by EWN's Sheldon Morais on his thoughts of the Fifa World Cup. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Jimmy Tau talks World Cup tactics

    SA soccer star Jimmy Tau analyses the semifinal matches.

    2875 days ago
  • Lionel Messi and his team mates celebrate after beating the Netherlands which earned them a spot in the finals of the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Picture: World Cup Facebook.

    Argentina through to finals

    Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties to progress to the World Cup finals.

    2875 days ago
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