TheRepublic.com - FIFA Confederations Cup News

Fluminense tries to defend Brazilian league title

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:08:33 -0400

SAO PAULO - The Brazilian league starts this weekend with defending champion Fluminense trying to win its third title in four years.

Neymar set to become latest attraction in Europe

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:09:43 -0400

SAO PAULO - Everywhere you look and everywhere you go, there appears to be some sort of reference about Neymar.

Organizers admit to problems at Confed Cup stadium

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:33:26 -0400

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazilian organizers acknowledge there were setbacks in the inauguration of the stadium which will host the opener of the Confederations Cup, vowing to try to fix the problems in time for the second and final test event at the venue next Sunday.

Brazil beefs up security for Confederations Cup

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:31:18 -0400

SAO PAULO - Brazil is using more than 20,000 troops along its borders with 10 South American nations to reinforce security ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in June.

Brazil to deliver last stadium ahead of Confed Cup

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:21 -0400

SAO PAULO - Brazil is set to deliver the last stadium for the Confederations Cup only a few weeks before the start of the World Cup warm-up tournament.

Brazil says new robots to be used in Confed Cup

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:54:59 -0400

SAO PAULO - The Brazilian government says some of the security robots bought to improve public safety during the 2014 World Cup will be ready for the Confederations Cup in June.

6 stadiums ready for Confederations Cup

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:51 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - Ready or not, the warm-up for next year's World Cup - the Confederations Cup - begins in a month at six stadiums across Brazil.

Ronaldinho still hopeful of making 2014 WCup team

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:06:27 -0400

SAO PAULO - Ronaldinho hasn't given up hope of playing for Brazil at the 2014 World Cup despite not being included in the Confederations Cup squad.

Valcke says no danger of Sao Paulo being booted

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:30 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - A day after he warned that Sao Paulo could be kicked out of next year's World Cup because of construction delay in building its stadium, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke guaranteed on Wednesday that Brazil's largest city would remain a host venue for football's biggest event.

Ronaldinho left out of Brazil's Confed Cup team

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:33 -0400

SAO PAULO - Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left out of Brazil's team for the Confederations Cup in June.

FIFA 'reevaluating' Brazilian version of vuvuzela

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:53:28 -0400

SAO PAULO - The days of the caxirola, Brazil's version of the vuvuzela, may be over even before the Confederations Cup begins in June.

Ronaldinho boosts chances of making Confed Cup

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:33:13 -0400

SAO PAULO - Ronaldinho seems to be thriving again just at the right time.

FIFA concerned with problems at Sao Paulo stadium

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:12:39 -0400

SAO PAULO - FIFA again expressed its concern with Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup after local organizers said Tuesday they are facing challenges to meet the deadline for the stadium which will host the tournament's opening game in Sao Paulo.

Maracana set to reopen after delays, controversies

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:54:58 -0400

SAO PAULO - After a series of delays, criticisms and protests, the iconic Maracana stadium is finally ready to reopen in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil draws Chile before Confed Cup announcement

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:54:50 -0400

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazil struggled to a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Chile on Wednesday, being jeered by fans in the team's final match before the Confederations Cup squad is announced.