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Do Brazilians even want soccer anymore?

Jun 12, 2014
As the World Cup gets underway, Brazilians question the money spent on the events

The World Cup soccer ball gets a high-tech makeover

Jun 10, 2014
After criticism at the last World Cup, Adidas is updating its soccer ball design.

The biggest match in the World Cup: Nike vs. Adidas

Jun 10, 2014
The World Cup is a rare opportunity to market products to the entire world.

What the work place can learn from professional soccer

Jun 6, 2014
A new study shows that diversity within a team provides higher number of wins overall.

PODCAST: Net Neutrality

May 12, 2014
It's national infrastructure week. And, looking at housing inequality in Brazil.

5 months before the World Cup, half the venues aren't finished

Jan 24, 2014
Less than five months before Brazil's World Cup kicks off, 6 out of 12 venues are still unfinished.

For public good, not for profit.

Brazil's fine line between price gouging and turning a profit

Oct 21, 2013
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff convenes a committee to monitor prices and service ahead of next year’s World Cup to head off price gouging. But for retailers, there’s a fine line between appropriately responding to increased demand and taking advantage.

If Mexico doesn't qualify for the World Cup, the fans aren't the only ones that will be weeping

Sep 19, 2013
If the Mexican national soccer team doesn't qualify for next year's World Cup, it could be a big economic blow on both sides of the border.

A confusing path to get World Cup tickets

Aug 20, 2013
A lottery for tickets to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil opens Tuesday, but it will be months before fans know if they have won seats.