Heritage versus Marketing

“I have a dream...” It is among the most celebrated speeches in American history. “My four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin

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Shareholders of the telecommunications equipment manufacturers Alcatel and Lucent have approved an $11 billion merger of the two companies. The new company, which will be called Alcatel Lucent, will be the world's largest telecommunications equipmen

Kaka left out of Brazilian squad

GENEVA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil will take on Bosnia in their first friendly of the year on Wednesday in Switzerland, however, Real Madrid star Kaka was left out of the squad. Kaka did play in the final two games of 2011 as

Ganso hopes to return to Brazilian national team

SAO PAULO, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has revealed his main priority for 2013 is to reclaim his place in the Brazilian national side. I have always been ready to be the Selecao's number 10. Now, I am preparing myself even har

Brazil retain title with easy win over Cuba

ROME, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Brazil captured their third consecutive men's world volleyball（排球） championship after beating Cuba in straight sets on Sunday. The final, touted as the old versus（与..对抗） the young, experience versus physica

Brazilian striker to turn his back on Serie A

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian striker Ze Eduardo has admitted he is on the verge of walking out on Italian Serie A club Siena and returning to Brazil. The 25-year-old has struggled for first-team opportunities with the Bianconeri sinc

Brazilian midfielder set to join Guangzhou Evergrande

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian midfielder Elkeson is set to join China's Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande after being released by Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will travel to China on January 4 to meet

Only 5% of Brazil World Cup's projects completed

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government informed on Wednesday that only five percent of the infrastructure projects of 2014 FIFA World Cup had been completed. The projects include construction or renovation of football stadiums, s

Brazil receives vote of confidence from FIFA

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian Ministry of Sports received on Friday a letter from FIFA president Joseph Blatter who expressed his confidence that Brazil will be successful in its organization and administration of the 2014 World

Brazil's Kuerten enters tennis Hall of Fame

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian tennis legend Gustavo Guga Kuerten received his official induction into the Hall of Fame of tennis on Thursday. The athlete received the prestigious honor in Sao Paulo by the current directors of the Hall

Brazil runs risk of not hosting 2014 World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- A long line of poor communication within the Brazilian government and towards FIFA has caused the country to consider the possibility of losing the privilege to host the 2014 World Cup on Monday. A mixed reaction t

Julio Cesar could return to Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- QPR and Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar today discussed for the first time a possible return to boyhood club Flamengo. Cesar left the Rio de Janeiro club in 2005 to join Italian giants Internazionale, where he won th

Ganso left out of Brazil squad for friendlies

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Mano Menezes has left playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso out of a 22-man squad to face South Africa and China next month. Speaking during a press conference to announce the squad in Rio de Janeiro on Wedne

Brazil to meet Japan in Confederations Cup opener

SAO PAULO, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Host nation Brazil will meet Japan in the opening match of the 2013 Confederations Cup, football's world governing body FIFA said on Saturday. World and European champion Spain has been drawn to play its first game of th

Seedorf says Brazil can attract other European stars

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Former Dutch international midfielder Clarence Seedorf says his signing with Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo could pave the way for other established European stars to play in Brazil. The 36-year-old gave his first pre

Neymar: I don't need to leave Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian sensation Neymar says he does not need to play in Europe's best leagues to fulfill his rich potential. But the 20-year-old admits he does not know what the future holds beyond his current contract with Sa

Brazil keeper Dida out of Libtertadores qualifier

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international goalkeeper Dida will miss Gremio's Copa Libertadores qualifying decider against Ecuador's Liga de Quito next Wednesday with a shoulder injury. Dida hurt his right shoulder during last We

Brazil's Silva not satisfied with qualifying success

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Despite qualifying equal first for Saturday's Olympic long jump final, Brazil's Mauro Vinicius da Silva says he must improve to have any chance of a medal. Silva, the current indoor world champion, leapt 8.11m on Fr

Brazil judo seeks domination at Rio 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Days after claiming its first Olympic judo gold medal in 20 years, Brazil has set itself the bold task of being the most successful nation in the sport at the Rio 2016 Games. Sarah Menezes' victory over Romania's de