Eriksson to referee US opener against Ghana – Belleville News Democrat

Eriksson to referee US opener against GhanaBelleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — The United States’ World Cup opener against Ghana in Natal will be refereed by Jonas Eriksson of Sweden. FIFA announced its referee selections on Saturday for three matches on Monday. The Germany vs. Portugal match — also in … and more …read more … Read more

Rio de Janeiro lows are offset by the World Cup city’s life affirming highs – Mirror.co.uk

Rio de Janeiro lows are offset by the World Cup city’s life affirming highsMirror.co.ukIt was the spirit of Rio de Janeiro encapsulated. When you think of Rio, you generally think of the beaches on the south side of the city. The wide arcing sands of Copacabana and Ipanema. The deep blue of the Atlantic. Dark-skinned … Read more

Argentina facing sanctions over Falklands banner – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina’s football association is facing disciplinary measures from FIFA after some national-team players unfurled a banner at a recent friendly related to the dispute over the Falkland Islands. Before the match a week ago against … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie … Read more

BRAZIL BEAT: England too popular in Manaus – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Columbus Ledger-EnquirerA youth waves a Brazilian national flag on a rooftop in the Mangueira slum, backdropped by Maracana Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014, as he waits for the broadcast of the World Cup opening match between Brazil and Croatia. and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google … Read more

World Cup is Rio de Janeiro’s run-up to the Olympics – Dallas Morning News

Dallas Morning NewsRIO DE JANEIRO — With its unparalleled skyline and stunning natural setting, Rio de Janeiro already has plenty in its favor. Now, with the wrappers off a $4 billion refurbishment, Brazil’s most compelling — but also most turbulent — city is set to …Airport workers in Rio de Janeiro declare 24-hour strike on … Read more

FIFA warns of fake tickets being circulated – Belleville News Democrat

FIFA warns of fake tickets being circulatedBelleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — FIFA says it rejected about 50 fake tickets for Thursday’s opening World Cup match in Sao Paulo between host Brazil and Croatia. FIFA marketing director Thierry Weil says the tickets were “an example of real professional fakes.”. and more …read more Source: Rio … Read more

Standout Senior: Wylie student, taekwondo world champ has hopes for Rio de … – Dallas Morning News

Dallas Morning NewsPhotos by JULISSA TREVIÑO/neighborsgo. In preparing for her shot in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, taekwondo champion and Wylie High School senior Jackie Galloway practices daily at her father’s gym. …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder … Read more

Anti-World Cup protests in Brazilian cities mark countdown to kick-off – The Guardian

The GuardianRio de Janeiro saw clashes after about 600 people marched through the city centre bearing banners declaring “Fifa go home” and “World Cup of corruption”. The ITV studio in São Paulo had its window cracked by stone-throwing demonstrators. The protesters … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham … Read more

#WorldCup Cheat Sheet: Rio de Janeiro City Guide – Yahoo Travel

Yahoo TravelAs for how to choose from thousands of sit-downs, good luck: Critics favor Restaurante Oro for innovation and Porcão Rio — although for the latter’s rodrízio-style menu where all-you-can-eat grilled meats are cut tableside and there’s a crazily … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

Rio de Janeiro Airport Says Flights Normal Amid Walkout – Businessweek

Rio de Janeiro Airport Says Flights Normal Amid WalkoutBusinessweekFlights to and from Rio de Janeiro were unaffected this morning by a strike by union workers, according to government-run airport management company Infraero. Airlines say the stoppage won’t affect World Cup travelers. The strike won’t result in … …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From … Read more

Havelange released from Rio de Janeiro hospital – Sacramento Bee

Havelange released from Rio de Janeiro hospitalSacramento BeeRIO DE JANEIRO — Former FIFA president Joao Havelange has been released from the Rio de Janeiro hospital where he was admitted last week with a respiratory infection. A spokeswoman at Samaritano Hospital confirmed Thursday that the 98-year-old … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News … Read more

World Cup Brazil city guide: Rio de Janeiro – BBC News

BBC News… of Rio de Janeiro. Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro Cable cars have connected Sugarloaf mountain and the city since 1912. Rio de Janeiro, on Brazil’s Atlantic coast, was the country’s capital between 1810 and 1960 and remains its second largest city.Airport workers in Rio de Janeiro declare 24-hour strikeIrish Times all 3,720 news … Read more

Perfect sunsets, samba beats and celebrity hotspots: Six things everyone … – Daily Mail

Daily Mail17 Apr 2014, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — View of Rio de Janeiro at sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain. — Image by Jon Hicks/Corbis. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Atlantic ocean, Rio de Janeiro, Sugarloaf Mountain, Teleferico cable car …New Travel App Virtually Guides World Cup Fans Through Rio de JaneiroSourceWire … Read more

Will Brazil’s Cup spotlight burn too bright? – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratFILE – In this June 30, 2013, file photo Military police fire tear gas at protestors near Maracana stadium where Brazil and Spain are playing the final Confederations Cup soccer match in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Last year’s spontaneous eruption of anger … and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From … Read more

Green, yellow and blue World Cup fashion trends – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — In the market for a minidress in emerald green spandex? Hankering for a halter top that appears to have been made from the national team’s canary yellow jerseys? Pining for patriotic platform heels emblazoned with the Brazilian flag? and more …read more Source: Rio De Janeiro News From Google … Read more

BRAZIL BEAT: Scolari jokes at least he sleeps well – SunHerald.com

SunHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Wayne Rooney wasn’t jealous watching former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo pick up the Ballon d’Or award earlier this year. “I’m not a player who needs that like Cristiano Ronaldo,” the England striker said Wednesday.‘No excuses’: Rooney feels pressure at World CupThe Idaho StatesmanRooney says Welbeck will be fit for England … Read more

Airport workers in Rio de Janeiro declare 24-hour strike on eve of World Cup – Fox News

Fox NewsRIO DE JANEIRO – Workers at Rio de Janeiro’s two airports have declared a 24-hour strike to begin at midnight Wednesday, on the eve of the opening match of the World Cup. Rio’s Galeao international airport is expected to be one of the country’s busiest …Rio de Janeiro Airport Workers Stage Strike as World … Read more

Rio airport workers strike on eve of World Cup – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Workers at Rio de Janeiro’s two airports declared a partial work stoppage beginning at midnight Wednesday, on the eve of the opening match of the World Cup. Rio’s Galeao international airport is expected to be one of the country’s …World Cup 2014: Now, Rio Airport Workers Declare 24-Hour StrikeInternational Business TimesWorld … Read more

BRAZIL BEAT: England goalie Hart OK with new ball – News & Observer

News & ObserverRIO DE JANEIRO — Traditionally, goalkeepers complain with each new-fangled ball introduced at the World Cup. Not this time. England’s Joe Hart isn’t worried about the new “Brazuca” from Adidas being used in Brazil. His lack of concern has more to do …BRAZIL BEAT: Sounds of Italy at World CupBellingham Herald all 10 … Read more

Korean translation program hits Brazil World Cup – MiamiHerald.com

Korean translation program hits Brazil World CupMiamiHerald.comRIO DE JANEIRO — Say you’re one of the 600,000 foreigners expected to attend the World Cup in Brazil, where hardly anyone speaks a language besides Portuguese, and you find yourself in the hospital and unable to communicate with the doctor. What do … and more …read more Source: … Read more

BRAZIL BEAT: World Cup fashion statements – TheNewsTribune.com

TheNewsTribune.comRIO DE JANEIRO — In the market for a minidress in emerald green spandex? Hankering for a halter top that appears to have been made from the national team’s canary yellow jerseys? Pining for patriotic platform heels emblazoned with the Brazilian flag?Brazil’s president snubs FIFA gatheringBelleville News DemocratBrazil leader defends World Cup in speechColumbus Ledger-Enquirer … Read more

Striker Welbeck absent from England open training – Belleville News Democrat

Belleville News DemocratRIO DE JANEIRO — Danny Welbeck was missing from the opening section of England’s World Cup training session on Wednesday after being reported to have an injury. The striker limped out of training on Tuesday according to British media reports which …Hodgson hopeful over Oxlade-Chamberlain’s recoveryMerced Sun-StarEngland start training in Rio de Janeiro … Read more