Below are the list of World Cup 2014 finalists after the Final Draw: -
Group A
Brazil (host)
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon
Group B
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia
Group C
Colombia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan
Group D
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy
Group E
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras
Group F
Argentina
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Iran
Nigeria
Group G
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United States
Group H
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea
Friday, December 6, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Brazil's first World Cup draw
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In the centre of Rio de Janeiro, the then capital of Brazil, the Conference Hall of Itamaraty Palace was the venue chosen for the delegations from 14 countries to attend the draw for the group stage of the fourth FIFA World Cup™.
On the afternoon of 22 May 1950, a significant proportion of a planet that was still nursing the wounds left by the Second World War turned its attentions to the silver globe that contained 12 numbered balls. Each one represented one of the teams involved in the draw. Some had come through qualification rounds, like the European, Asian and Central American nations, while others had been invited, as was the case of the South American countries.
Brazil, England, Italy and Uruguay had been nominated as seeds by the Brazilian Sports Confederation, and confirmed by FIFA’s Organising Committee, and as such would not be among the balls that would be drawn. The seeds would be placed in four different groups, which when the tournament kicked off were comprised as follows: two contained four teams, one three and a fourth group with just two teams.
The balls were numbered as follows: (1) Bolivia; (2) Chile, (3) Spain; (4) United States of America; (5) France (6) India; (7) Yugoslavia; (8) Mexico; (9) Paraguay; (10) Sweden; (11) Switzerland and (12) a team to be defined.
The 12th team vacancy was caused by the fact that Turkey, who had successfully negotiated European qualification, had dropped out of the World Cup. Portugal were invited to take their place, but also dropped out of the competition.
As well as diplomatic representatives of 14 teams – the Bolivians did not attend the draw – journalists, photographers and radio reporters were also present in the Itamaraty hall. They were all anxious to report on the fate of their teams and spoke loudly in several languages, making for a wonderfully bizarre confusion.
Silence fell when the Brazilian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Raul Fernandes, pulled the lever of the draw globe, and the first ball rolled out.
“Number seven” was shouted out loud, and the first opponents of Brazil, the seeded team in Group 1, were known. It was Yugoslavia.
Shortly afterwards, the next announcement from the minister: “Number three for Group 2.” It was Spain, who had been drawn in England’s group.
The balls continued to be taken out of the main globe until the draw was complete:
Group 1: Brazil, Yugoslavia, Mexico and Switzerland
Group 2: England, Spain, USA and Chile
Group 3: Italy, Sweden, Paraguay and India
Group 4: Uruguay, France, Bolivia and a team to be defined.
Group 2: England, Spain, USA and Chile
Group 3: Italy, Sweden, Paraguay and India
Group 4: Uruguay, France, Bolivia and a team to be defined.
That was the result of the first group draw for a FIFA World Cup held in Brazil, which would begin one month and two days later.
The groups would subsequently be modified. After Turkey and Portugal had both dropped out, India followed suit. Their players refused to take part in the tournament because they were forbidden from playing barefoot. France also dropped out in protest of an itinerary that would have involved a journey of 3,500km between one match and the next one.
adidas brings brazuca into the world
The adidas brazuca, the Official Match Ball for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, was given a fittingly spectacular launch on Tuesday 3 December.
The iconic Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro provided a picturesque venue, while a breathtaking 3D light projection show wowed attendees including former Netherlands international Clarence Seedorf and Brazil world champion Cafu.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Who will face Brazil?
(FIFA.com) Monday 25 November 2013
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Predict who will face Brazil now!
On 6 December, millions of football fans from all over the world will turn their attention to Costa do Sauipe in Bahia, brazil for the Final Draw of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. The event promises tropical surroundings, celebrity guests and, most importantly, the distribution of the 32 teams into the eight groups for the 2014 FIFA World Cup!
On 6 December, millions of football fans from all over the world will turn their attention to Costa do Sauipe in Bahia, brazil for the Final Draw of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. The event promises tropical surroundings, celebrity guests and, most importantly, the distribution of the 32 teams into the eight groups for the 2014 FIFA World Cup!
Live from Bahia, football fans will discover the fates of the 32 finalists. Tune in to FIFA.com to follow live coverage of the Final Draw! But that’s not all, for FIFA.com Club Members the stakes are even higher! Depending on the evening’s results, one lucky fan will win a trip to the Final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. That fan could be you!
During the draw, while fans anxiously wait to discover which opponents their team will face in the group stage, FIFA.com Club members will have the added anxiety of awaiting the results of the ‘Who Will Face Brazil? Contest. The contest is simple, just predict which three teams you think will be drawn in host nation Brazil’s group for the 2014 FIFA World Cup before the deadline and you could win a trip to the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup!
Win a trip to the Final
Being in the stadium at a FIFA World Cup Final is every football fans dream. This December, FIFA.com is turning this dream into a reality for one lucky FIFA.com Club member. From 25 November to 5 December 2013 make your prediction for which three teams you think will be drawn into Brazil’s group for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and you could win a trip for two to the Maracana Stadium to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final! Predict the host nation’s group correctly and you could turn your FIFA World Cup dream into a reality with the 'Who will face Brazil?' contest.
Prizes
The Grand Prize includes flights to and from Brazil, three nights accommodation and a pair of tickets to the Final. We’re also giving away ten fantastic runners-up prizes. From the host nation we have prizes signed by the likes of Lucio, Maicon, Kaka and Neymar. We also have jerseys signed by 2010 FIFA World Cup™ winners such as Xavi, Torres and Iker Casillas! To view a full list of all our prizes for the 'Who will face Brazil?' contest visit the prizes page.
Pick the winning combination
Ready to submit your selection for the teams that will face Brazil in the Group Stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup? Make your selection using the ‘Who will Face Brazil?’ predictor application and submit it before the deadline. You can change your selection as often as you like until the contest deadline. The official deadline for the contest is 5 December 2013.
Predict Brazil’s opposition. Three teams, three predictions, one massive prize! The game begins 25 November!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
World Cup 2014 Finalists
Below are list of the 32 finalists of World Cup 2014: -
Americas
Brazil (host)
Costa Rica
United States
Argentina
Colombia
Chile
Ecuador
Honduras
Mexico
Uruguay
Asia
Japan
Iran
South Korea
Europe
Netherlands
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
Germany
Russia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
England
Spain
Greece
Croatia
Portugal
France
Africa
Nigeria
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
Ghana
Algeria
Oceania
Australia
The final draw for the 2014 World Cup will be held at Costa do Sauípe Resort, Mata de São João in Bahia, Brazil on 6 December 2013, at 13:00 local time (UTC−3).
The 32 qualified teams will be divided into pots.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Gov't urges media to further limit tobacco product ads
The Health Ministry has called on the media to restrict the airing and publishing of tobacco product advertisements, saying that the ads could be exposing the country’s young to smoking habits.
Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi also said on Wednesday that the government had issued a stringent regulation that would place a restriction on tobacco product ads in the media, as part of a general campaign to curb smoking addiction in the country.
“Tobacco advertisements, including those in the mass media, are one of the factors that can influence people to smoke. For the sake of the next generation, we urge you to limit it [the ads],” Nafsiah told editors of both print and broadcast media.
Nafsiah said smoking killed more than 190,000 people in 2010 and the government would do more to fight the lethal habit.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issued Government Regulation (PP) No.109/2012 on tobacco control on Dec. 24, 2012, which placed tighter restrictions on tobacco advertising in the media.
Under the regulation, cigarette makers can still advertise outdoors, but must adhere to strict conditions that limit the size of each display to no more than 72-square-meters.
Other restrictions include a ban against tobacco ads being put alongside main roads.
For the print media, cigarette makers are not allowed to place ads on the front page. On top of a ban on a full-page ads, tobacco companies are also not allowed to display ads next to food and beverage ads.
The government regulation also bans tobacco companies from publishing ads in publications targeted at women and children.
On television, tobacco companies are only able to buy slots between 9.30 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The government regulation also prohibits media coverage on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities or any event conducted and sponsored by tobacco companies.
“Sponsorship is still allowed but not with media coverage. Even CSR-related news coverage is still the most effective form of advertising for smoking and tobacco products,” explained Budi Sampurna, the health minister’s expert staff for legal issues.
A study conducted by the National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) revealed that 99.7 percent of teenagers had seen at least one tobacco commercial on TV.
The survey also found that 86.7 percent of teenagers had seen at least one outdoor ad for tobacco products while 81 percent had joined activities sponsored by tobacco companies at least once.
The prevalence of smoking among 15 to 19-year-olds was 20.3 percent in 2010, up from 7.1 percent in 1995, data from the Health Ministry shows.
Nafsiah said tobacco advertisements were the primary factor in influencing the young to smoke.
“They are exposed to cigarette ads quite early. The younger the age one starts smoking, the greater the risk of an addiction. Once addicted, it is difficult to quit,” she said.
In 2010, an estimated 190,000 people in the country died from illnesses related to tobacco use, including strokes, trachea cancer, lung diseases and babies with low birth weight.
Tobacco-related deaths accounted for 12.7 percent of total deaths in the same year.
Tobacco Control Support Center (IAKMI) chairman Kartono Mohamad said eliminating tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship could be the most potent way of fighting tobacco addiction.
Kartono said tobacco marketing played a crucial role in the rise of tobacco-related health problems and deaths.
“Ten years after the campaign to restrict tobacco ads was first initiated, countries with restrictions on the media advertising of tobacco products have shown a ninefold decrease in tobacco consumption, far higher than countries that have no such restrictions in place,” said Kartono.
The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) also lauded the government regulation.
“It represents significant progress toward the reduction in the smoking rate,” said Tulus Abadi of YLKI.
Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi also said on Wednesday that the government had issued a stringent regulation that would place a restriction on tobacco product ads in the media, as part of a general campaign to curb smoking addiction in the country.
“Tobacco advertisements, including those in the mass media, are one of the factors that can influence people to smoke. For the sake of the next generation, we urge you to limit it [the ads],” Nafsiah told editors of both print and broadcast media.
Nafsiah said smoking killed more than 190,000 people in 2010 and the government would do more to fight the lethal habit.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issued Government Regulation (PP) No.109/2012 on tobacco control on Dec. 24, 2012, which placed tighter restrictions on tobacco advertising in the media.
Under the regulation, cigarette makers can still advertise outdoors, but must adhere to strict conditions that limit the size of each display to no more than 72-square-meters.
Other restrictions include a ban against tobacco ads being put alongside main roads.
For the print media, cigarette makers are not allowed to place ads on the front page. On top of a ban on a full-page ads, tobacco companies are also not allowed to display ads next to food and beverage ads.
The government regulation also bans tobacco companies from publishing ads in publications targeted at women and children.
On television, tobacco companies are only able to buy slots between 9.30 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The government regulation also prohibits media coverage on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities or any event conducted and sponsored by tobacco companies.
“Sponsorship is still allowed but not with media coverage. Even CSR-related news coverage is still the most effective form of advertising for smoking and tobacco products,” explained Budi Sampurna, the health minister’s expert staff for legal issues.
A study conducted by the National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) revealed that 99.7 percent of teenagers had seen at least one tobacco commercial on TV.
The survey also found that 86.7 percent of teenagers had seen at least one outdoor ad for tobacco products while 81 percent had joined activities sponsored by tobacco companies at least once.
The prevalence of smoking among 15 to 19-year-olds was 20.3 percent in 2010, up from 7.1 percent in 1995, data from the Health Ministry shows.
Nafsiah said tobacco advertisements were the primary factor in influencing the young to smoke.
“They are exposed to cigarette ads quite early. The younger the age one starts smoking, the greater the risk of an addiction. Once addicted, it is difficult to quit,” she said.
In 2010, an estimated 190,000 people in the country died from illnesses related to tobacco use, including strokes, trachea cancer, lung diseases and babies with low birth weight.
Tobacco-related deaths accounted for 12.7 percent of total deaths in the same year.
Tobacco Control Support Center (IAKMI) chairman Kartono Mohamad said eliminating tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship could be the most potent way of fighting tobacco addiction.
Kartono said tobacco marketing played a crucial role in the rise of tobacco-related health problems and deaths.
“Ten years after the campaign to restrict tobacco ads was first initiated, countries with restrictions on the media advertising of tobacco products have shown a ninefold decrease in tobacco consumption, far higher than countries that have no such restrictions in place,” said Kartono.
The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) also lauded the government regulation.
“It represents significant progress toward the reduction in the smoking rate,” said Tulus Abadi of YLKI.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Media urged to reduce tobacco ads
Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi urged the mass media to take a greater role in the fight against tobacco by reducing cigarette advertisements.
Speaking during an editors forum in Jakarta on Wednesday, Nafsiah said that the media could prevent tobacco use, particularly among the youth by limiting such advertisements.
“Tobacco advertisements, including the ones in mass media, influence people to smoke. For the sake of the next generation, we urge you to limit it,” said Nafsiah.
Government Regulation No.109/2012 puts tighter restrictions on tobacco advertising in all media.
Tobacco companies, for example, can still advertise their products in outdoor places, but the banners or any medium they use to advertise the cigarette products should not exceed 72 square meters.
Television stations can air cigarette advertisement only after 9:30 p.m. and before 5 a.m. For print media, companies are not allowed to place tobacco ads on the “front page”.
Speaking during an editors forum in Jakarta on Wednesday, Nafsiah said that the media could prevent tobacco use, particularly among the youth by limiting such advertisements.
“Tobacco advertisements, including the ones in mass media, influence people to smoke. For the sake of the next generation, we urge you to limit it,” said Nafsiah.
Government Regulation No.109/2012 puts tighter restrictions on tobacco advertising in all media.
Tobacco companies, for example, can still advertise their products in outdoor places, but the banners or any medium they use to advertise the cigarette products should not exceed 72 square meters.
Television stations can air cigarette advertisement only after 9:30 p.m. and before 5 a.m. For print media, companies are not allowed to place tobacco ads on the “front page”.
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