Joao Havelange, 100
(ATR) Former FIFA president and IOC member played a role in bringing Olympics to Rio de Janeiro.
Teixeira Quits Brazil 2014 as FIFA Boss Heads for Showdown Talks with Rousseff
(ATR) Ricardo Teixeira has quit as head of Brazil 2014 and the country's FA but Around the Rings is told that both the CBF and World Cup organizing committee did not officially notify FIFA for several hours after the announcement.
Uncertain Future for Brazilian Sports Minister Following Corruption Allegations
(ATR) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke predicts the sacking of Orlando Silva, Brazil’s minister in charge for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics.
Sao Paulo Gets Brazil 2014 World Cup Opener
(ATR) FIFA awards Sao Paulo the 2014 World Cup opener, ending months of speculation that South America's largest city would be overlooked to stage the prestigious match.
Rio 2016 Olympic Chief Wants Beach Soccer in Games
(ATR) Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman tells Around the Rings that if the IOC approves the addition of beach soccer to the Olympic program, the discipline would be one of the highlights of the Games.
Soccerex Conference Concepts Announced
