Festival brings together underprivileged young people from around the world for event that is less about winning than about enjoying the game and one another
Chief executive of Swiss hospitality and ticketing company questioned in connection to ongoing investigation into illegal resale of tickets
Residents say rampant land dispossessions in name of Games are smoke screen government uses to hide real estate speculation
Football's World Cup in Brazil is drawing to a close leaving great sporting memories. It also leaves a legacy of controversy over evictions and land dispossessions that made way for the event. The scenario is repeating itself as Brazil prepares for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from a community near a future Summer Olympics site.
The Brazilian government says billions of dollars will be added to the economy because of the World Cup, but many Brazilians believe the money will go to only a few
Brazilian authorities pleased over boost tournament giving economy, however, independent analysts who study such mega-events are less enthusiastic
Football is part of life for residents of Tavares Bastos, a poor community perched above some of the most expensive real estate in the hemisphere
Officials beef up security near World Cup stadiums following incidents in several Brazilian cities
Authorities in Brazil have beefed up security around stadiums where World Cup matches are being played following incidents in several Brazilian cities. VOA's Scott Bobb reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Fans opt to camp so they can afford tickets to the games, which cost hundreds of dollars
The Brazil World Cup has drawn fewer football fans from Africa than the last World Cup, held in South Africa, but they are still passionate in support for their teams
The football World Cup opened June 12 in Brazil with a 3-1 victory for host country. Nearly 80,000 fans attended the match in Sao Paulo while millions more watched on television sets around the country. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Nearly 80,000 fans attended match in Sao Paulo while millions more watched home team beat Croatia 3-1
The football World Cup began Thursday with a match between Brazil and Croatia. But opening day was marred by protests against the tournament. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Some protesters tell VOA's Scott Bobb they wish there was no World Cup at all
Many Brazilians upset with government for spending billions of dollars on stadiums while hospitals, schools have been left to deteriorate
Football fever is building as Brazil prepares to launch the 2014 World Cup on Thursday, but celebrations in some areas are subdued compared to previous years. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Vila Isabel, a neighborhood near Rio de Janeiro's famed Maracana Stadium.
An estimated 800,000 foreign visitors will join millions of Brazilians to watch 64 matches in 12 cities around the country
Balad Radio tries to counter rise on local talk shows of angry callers accusing refugees of taking jobs, housing and services away from Jordanians
The civil war in Syria has displaced more than nine million Syrians of which hundreds of thousands have fled to Jordan. A community radio station in Amman has begun addressing some of the needs of this growing refugee population. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports.
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