ARTICLES RELATING TO SWC 2014

SWC caxirola causes problems

2013-04-29 22:19

Brazil's replacement to the vuvuzela is making some noise for the wrong reasons ahead of next year's Soccer World Cup.

Bombs raise sport event fears

2013-04-16 22:12

The deadly bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon have raised new concerns over safety at major sports events around the world.

Tug-of-war over Maracana

2013-04-11 22:01

Two consortiums are competing for the 35-year operation of Rio's Maracana stadium, the venue for the 2014 SWC final.

Olympic stadium in Rio closes

2013-03-27 20:53

Brazil's preparations for the Olympics have run into further trouble after a Rio de Janeiro stadium was closed due to roof problems.

2014 SWC to cater for obese

2013-03-04 22:17

The 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil is set to be the first FIFA tournament to offer special seats for obese fans.

FIFA: Brazil can learn from SA

2012-11-28 22:12

FIFA says Brazil still has a lot of work to do before hosting the 2014 Soccer World Cup, but can learn from South Africa's example.

FIFA disbands SWC task force

2012-10-30 21:18

FIFA has disbanded an expert panel led by Franz Beckenbauer and Pele which was aiming to improve soccer as a spectacle.

Vandals target SWC armadillo

2012-10-10 11:30

An inflatable model of Brazil's 2014 SWC mascot, a smiling three-banded armadillo, has been removed after being attacked by vandals.

2014 SWC train project canned

2012-09-29 10:44

The Brazilian government has cancelled an urban train project planned for the 2014 SWC because it will not be ready in time.

SWC ball named 'Brazuca'

2012-09-03 07:49

Brazilians have decided to name the 2014 World Cup ball "Brazuca," an informal word often used to describe national pride.

Bafana can qualify - Igesund

2012-07-12 11:01

New national football coach Gordon Igesund is confident Bafana Bafana will book their place at the 2014 Soccer World Cup.

Booze back on SWC menu

2012-03-29 21:50

Brazilian lawmakers have approved a bill suspending a ban on beer sales in stadiums at the 2014 Soccer World Cup.

Danny Jordaan advises Brazil

2011-11-30 19:58

Danny Jordaan, the head of 2010's Soccer World Cup, has urged Brazil to stick to strict schedules ahead of the 2014 tournament.

Jordaan warns Bafana

2011-08-01 18:11

SAFA vice-president Danny Jordaan says SA's supposedly easy World Cup draw could become darker at the end of the tunnel.

Bafana drawn with Botswana

2011-07-30 21:12

Bafana Bafana were drawn along with Botswana in Group A of their African zone for the 2014 Soccer World Cup qualifying.

Soccer World Cup dates set

2011-07-27 18:17

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will take place between June 12 and July 13, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has announced.

Pele fears Brazil failure

2011-02-19 16:40

Pele says Brazil risks embarrassment if preparations to host the 2014 World Cup do not get up to speed soon.

 

FIFA upset over stadium delays

2013-04-17 20:00

FIFA has expressed alarm about repeated delays in readying the Brasilia stadium for the Confederations Cup and the World Cup.

Fans die after SWC test event

2013-04-15 20:09

Two football fans died after clashes broke out following a match staged as a test event for the opening of a World Cup stadium.

FIFA picks GoalControl system

2013-04-02 16:21

FIFA has picked the GoalControl goal-line technology system as its preferred choice ahead of the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil.

Blatter trusts SWC hosts

2013-03-19 17:19

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the governing body "totally" trusts Brazil will have stadiums and infrastructure ready for the 2014 SWC.

Brazil calms SWC room fears

2013-01-24 08:02

Brazil's sports minister has predicted the country will have more than enough hotel rooms for the 2014 Soccer World Cup.

Valcke: Brazil must be ready

2012-11-02 18:27

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has warned Brazil to be ready for the Confederations Cup after concerns over slow progress.

Valcke hospitalised in Brazil

2012-10-18 17:11

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has been hospitalised in Brazil due to an infection which caused him to miss a board meeting.

FIFA defends 2014 SWC times

2012-09-29 13:53

Players' health in Brazil has not been jeopardised to please European broadcasters, FIFA's top 2014 SWC official has claimed.

SA embassy gears for SWC

2012-09-06 16:28

The SA embassy in Brazil is starting a process of making the 2016 Soccer World Cup as pleasurable as possible for fans.

Brazuca to replace Jabulani?

2012-08-13 22:06

Adidas has announced the shortlist of potential names for the 2014 Soccer World Cup ball and are asking fans to vote on it.

Beer to flow at 2014 SWC

2012-06-06 20:45

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has signed into law a measure approving beer sales during 2014 World Cup matches.

Jordaan named SWC advisor

2012-03-29 20:03

SAFA vice-president and 2010 World Cup CEO Danny Jordaan has been appointed as special advisor to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

2014 SWC venues to be decided

2011-10-20 10:58

FIFA is set to end years of intrigue when it announces which Brazilian cities will stage which matches at the 2014 SWC.

Tough French hurdle for Spain

2011-07-31 13:58

World champions Spain were handed a tough draw when the FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures were announced.

Brazil welcomes soccer world

2011-07-30 21:00

The eyes of the footballing world were focused on Rio de Janeiro for the preliminary draw for the 20th World Cup.

Easier SWC route for Bafana?

2011-07-25 16:13

Bafana Bafana could be seeded for their Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign when the draw takes place in Rio de Janeiro.

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