Day: March 2, 2014

Carnival Atmosphere’s Unlikely to Last

In the next of our Brazil Series, amid continuing anger ahead of the World Cup, the contrast couldn’t be greater between Carnival, now underway, and the summer’s festival of football. Revellers on the streets brought Brazil to a stand-still at the weekend. A repeat in June could spell a nightmare for FIFA and the image the tournament hosts want to convey to the watching world.

Adidas Samba Primeknit

The Adidas Samba Primeknit is the world’s first knitted football boot. The limited edition footwear features a knitted upper and gives the player a feeling of playing barefoot or wearing a sock.

Euro 2016: Poles Apart

Szymon Podstufka of Transfery.info gives us the reaction to the draw from Poland, where they’re looking forward to reuniting with the Irish.