R2B: “Reverse Graffiti”
Street Art Intervention: Alexandre Orion’s “Ossário” in São Paulo, Brazil
Hearts, Minds and Bottom Lines
Whether it is Brazil’s five World Cup triumphs, Cuba’s Olympic boxing gold medals, the West Indies’ global dominance of test cricket in the 1970s and 1980s, or Argentina’s World Cup victories in 1978 and 1986, the passion for sports stretches across the Americas. For fans around the region, sports serve as an escape from their […]
R2B: Brazil plans for cultural immersion at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Photo credit: flickr.com/photos/40883475@N00/ Brazil kicked off its dress rehearsal to the World Cup with the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. To the non-soccer fan, the relationship between Brazil and the world’s most popular sport could seem confusing, particularly given the current controversy surrounding Brazil’s preparation for hosting the World Cup. Despite this, Brazil has a long-standing […]
Ronaldinho is Still the Man!
His full name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira. He is also known as Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho. Now, at 33, the one-time greatest soccer player on the planet is in the twilight of his career, chasing one more title — the Copa Libertadores — with his Brazilian club team Atlético Mineiro.
FIFA sets 2014 World Cup ticket prices in Brazil
The long-awaited sale of 2014 FIFA World Cup tickets will start on 20 August 2013 at 12.00 CET (07.00 BRT) via FIFA.com. For international football fans, ticket prices start at USD 90 for the group-stage matches in category 3 (apart from the opening match, which costs USD 220). For Brazilian residents, the cheapest tickets priced […]
R2B: Brazil, Where the Beautiful Game Struts
The banner-waving, anthem-singing fans of Rio de Janeiro’s Flamengo club formed a billowing mass of ruby-and — black-clad humanity. They moved not only in reaction to the ebbs and flows on the field far below, but also to the samba beat pounded out by musicians in the midst of the grandstand mayhem around me and […]
Does hosting sporting events promote social and economic development?
In Rio de Janeiro, a fierce debate over preparations for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics is under way. Brazilians are proud to have been chosen to host these important sporting events and to have the world’s attention. But they reasonably worry that both competitions may end up being a bonanza for […]
World Cup vs. The People
We are in a time where information is abundant and accessible. We are not limited to an either/or existence. Not only do we have more, but we are expected to do more. Be more. Embrace more. This access to information is what makes this time in history special. The responsibility of these privileges have been […]
Brazilian rapper MC Daleste shot onstage
A young Brazilian rapper who went by the name of MC Daleste was shot and killed while performing on Saturday night in the township of Campinas, outside of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
