The FIFA World Cup, arguably the most popular sports gala after the Olympic Games, can bring in huge economic benefits. Very few people would question the idea. It's clear the event can attract touris ...More
EJ Insight2014-06-11
Security is a big concern at any major sporting event. That's why Brazil’s Air Force has purchased two new US$12 million drones from Israel, to patrol the skies during the FIFA World Cup, according to ...More
EJ Insight2014-06-10
... ning body FIFA in exchange for the right to host the event. The payments reportedly came from a US$5 million slush fund. Pressure is building on football supremo Sepp Blatter to take action. After all ...More
EJ Insight2014-06-09
... ociation (FIFA) has allowed internet and mobile video providers to broadcast the live events. “If you watch the football games from Brazil this summer, you will probably watch them live on TV, but tho ...More
EJ Insight2014-05-27
... inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930 was held after the Great Depression and that the curse has taken its toll since 1990 starting with the Gulf war, followed by the Asian financial crisis in 1998, the pe ...More
EJ Insight2014-05-26
... elopment, FIFA and local organizers have postponed the final test event at the Sao Paulo stadium, fueling fresh doubts about Brazil's readiness to stage the tournament opener there. The new test event ...More
EJ Insight2014-05-23
... The 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will begin on June 12, is expected to draw TV audience of more than 3 billion worldwide. A slew of big names, including Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Nestle, a ...More
EJ Insight2014-05-23
... s for the FIFA World Cup and related content had put pressure on TVB’s short-term profitability but he expects the investment to reap long-term returns. TVB has also linked up with PCCW (00008.HK) to ...More
EJ Insight2014-05-16
