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 […]
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 […]
New Camera System Helps Soccer Refs Make the Right Calls
A kicked soccer ball can move 10 times faster than the human eye can perceive. Soccer referees are human. That might explain why the most popular game on earth has the least popular officials—they keep blowing it. One notorious incorrect call happened in the 2010 World Cup, when a clear goal by England’s Frank Lampard was disallowed […]
Confederations Cup Preview: Brazil vs. Spain
What we’ve all been waiting for, Brazil vs. Spain. Can this be the preview of next years World Cup Final? RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Five reasons to watch Brazil play Spain on Sunday in the final of the Confederations Cup. Maracana Stadium The final will be played at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de […]
U.S. Knocked out of World Cup by Ghana Again
ISTANBUL (AP) — The U.S. was knocked out of the Under-20World Cup in the first round, finishing last in Group A with a 4-1 loss to Ghana on Thursday night at Kayseri. The American U20s were outscored 9-3 in the tournament, opening with a 4-1 loss to Spain and then coming from behind to tie France […]
