England Fans’ Guide to Brazil
THE FOOTBALL
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Foreword
Foreword Welcome to the Free Lions England Fans’ Guide to Brazil, a guide book written in the finest Free Lions tradition – by fans, for fans, and brought to England’s supporters free of charge.
Every tournament is different, and there are many aspects of this summer’s event that combine to make it a potentially challenging – but also enormously enjoyable – experience. With a long-haul flight just to get there, Brazil is then a huge country, making even the distances involved in travelling between venues at the last World Cup in South Africa seem trivial. Brazil is some seven times bigger than South Africa, and with no railway links between cities, flying appears to be the only way to get from venue to venue – meaning that following England in this tournament will not be cheap.
and so there is inevitably some crucial information that was not yet finalised at the time of this book going to press. We will be adding all the latest updates as we get them to our website at www. fsf.org.uk/worldcup - between that website and this book, we’re confident we can make a positive contribution to your tournament experience. The image and reputation of England fans have changed dramatically over the last decade or two, and we have lately become renowned for the uplifting impact our party spirit has had on the atmosphere of tournaments. That doesn’t mean that things can’t go wrong, however, so this book also contains clear advice about how to access help should it be needed.
Finding good quality yet reasonablypriced accommodation will also be a challenge, not to mention the language difference, the culture and ways of doing things, and the variations in rules and regulations. We have done our best to cover as many of these issues as possible in this publication, so that you can travel forewarned and forearmed.
We have also included guidance about how to access further up-todate information as the tournament progresses – from the old-school Free Lions fanzine, through text message updates and a telephone helpline, to the cutting–edge forms of social media. Use them all, and have a fantastic time.
Typically for a tournament of this nature, the work of preparation continues right until the last minute,
Let’s just hope that the team themselves are as well prepared... Come on England!
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This book has been researched, compiled, written and produced by the Football Supporters’ Federation, in close co-operation and collaboration with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It is intended to equip England fans travelling to Brazil with the information and advice needed to make the most of this summer’s tournament.
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Contents
Contents Foreword
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How to use this book
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Welcome to Brazil
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Getting to Brazil
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Getting Around Brazil
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Driving in Brazil
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Safety and Security
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Health and Health Insurance
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General Information on Brazil
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Climate
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Information for Disabled Travellers
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England’s Road to the World Cup
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World Cup Match Schedule
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The group stage — Cities where England WILL play Manaus Guide
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São Paulo Guide
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Belo Horizonte Guide
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The Football Association
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Fifa Rules
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England Squad Predictor
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FCO — Danial Shaikh Q&A
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Disclaimer The Free Lions England fans’ guide to Brazil has been produced by the Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF), the national membership-based organisation for fans. We have tried our utmost to ensure the accuracy of the information provided
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within this book, but can accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience suffered by anyone relying on its contents. Neither the FSF nor the Foreign and Commonwealth Office can be held in any way responsible for the contents of, nor the views expressed in, this book.
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Scouse Phil’s World Cup Quiz
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Contents
FCO — Preparing for World Cup Glory
The knockout stage — Cities where England MIGHT play Rio de Janeiro Guide
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Recife Guide
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Fortaleza Guide
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Salvador Guide
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Brasília Guide
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The other cities — The ones where England WON’T play Porto Alegre Guide
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Curitiba Guide
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Natal Guide
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Cuiabá Guide
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About the FSF
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The FSF in Brazil
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Essential Words and Phrases
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FCO — Pre-tournament Guide
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FSF Fans’ Embassy Locations
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Checklist
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Notes
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Acknowledgements and Thanks
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Free Lions Guide to Brazil
Welcome to the Free Lions Guide to Brazil For those unfamiliar with our publication, Free Lions is the England fanzine produced and distributed by the Football Supporters’ Federation at each England away game as part of our ‘Fans’ Embassy’ service, offering advice and information for travelling supporters at tournaments, qualifiers and friendlies alike. We hope that this guidebook continues in the traditions of the Free Lions fanzine by providing independent, accurate and reliable information that is relevant to travelling fans. While the fanzine usually only runs to 16 pages for ‘normal’ matches, we can cover matters in a little more depth when it comes to major tournaments.
Just because it’s a free guidebook doesn’t mean we’ll be scrimping on the quality – we’re sticking to our usual high standards to make sure that the information we provide you on the following 120 pages or so is up-to-date, and covers all that you need to know. How have we managed to do all this for free? As ever we owe a great deal to the support of Her Majesty’s Government, specifically the Foreign and Commonwealth Office who have offered financial support, as well as a good deal of information.
How to use this book If you’ve managed to get to this page, we’re fairly safe in the knowledge that you know how to use a book (open it, read words, turn the page; repeat until there are no pages left), but we’d like to point out a couple of things at the outset that might help your reference and explain our lovely plans of colourco-ordination. This wasn’t just slung together at the last minute, you know.
Colour-coding No commercial sponsors have had a hand in, tried to exert influence upon or otherwise corrupted the information that appears in this guidebook – the information we’re providing you with is the result of our own research and the result is very much a by fans, for fans product.
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The most observant among you will have noticed that there were different colour-coded sections in the contents, and that there’s probably a reason why certain pages are trimmed with green, orange, blue and red.
Naturally our main focus is on the green and orange cities, but we know that some fans will have received tickets in the ballot for other host cities, and so we will provide a basic level of information across-the-board. The pages with blue trim are ones containing general information about the host country, FSF services or information provided to us by one of our partners.
As up-to-date as possible We’ve made every effort to make sure the information provided in this book is as up-to-date as possible, but the problem with printed publications is that they’re subject to fixed deadlines, and a fixed amount of content. This means that inevitably, and unfortunately, some information that we would have liked to have included in the book was unavailable when we went to print – in some cases, the authorities were yet to finalise or publish certain arrangements, and so we’re unable to furnish you with them here.
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The green pages contain information on the cities that England definitely play in – Manaus, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte. The pages in orange refer to those cities that England might play in, subject to progression in the tournament as either group winners or runners up – Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Fortaleza, Salvador and Brasilia. Those pages in red (yes, you’ve guessed it) are the cities that England will definitely not be playing in at any stage – Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Cuiaba and Natal.
We’d recommend, therefore, that you keep up to date with the latest information through the FSF’s digital media – our website, www.fsf.org. uk/worldcup, will be where we’ll post every scrap of information that we can, and offer full details on some information that we’ve had to summarise in this guidebook. Also worth keeping an eye on in the run-up to the tournament are our Facebook and Twitter feeds, as well as our e-Lions email newsletter.
QR Codes We’ve packed as much information as possible as we could into this guidebook, but time and space constraints mean that not everything could be squeezed in. Following the great success with our Euro 2012 Guide to Ukraine and Poland, we’ve brought back more QR codes. These snazzy little squares will be found throughout the book, and they can be scanned with a free app on your iPhone or Blackberry or Android smartphone, taking you straight to the relevant page on our website. For the low-fi types among you, we’ll signpost key information in the ‘old’ www format as well.
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Welcome to Brazil
Welcome to Brazil
Welcome to Brazil, host of the 2014 World Cup.
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While you might have been planning your World Cup adventure since England confirmed their qualification at Wembley in October, or perhaps since the groups were drawn in December last year, the build-up to this tournament has been going on for just over 11 years.
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Back in March 2003 Fifa announced that in line with their policy of ‘rotating’ the hosts of tournaments around the world the World Cup would be returning to South America for the first time since Argentina in 1978. Unlike the controversy that surrounded the 2018 and 2022 bidding and voting processes, assigning the host of 2014 was comparatively straight forward.
Initially Argentina, Brazil and Colombia expressed an interest in hosting the tournament, but by March 2004 CONMEBOL (the South American confederation) had voted unanimously to adopt Brazil as their sole candidate. Brazil formally declared its candidacy in December 2006, along with Colombia, but by April of the following year the Colombians officially withdrew their bid, leaving Brazil to be awarded the tournament as the sole remaining candidate. The logistical challenges for the teams and supporters alike are largely as a result of Brazil’s vast size – the longest distance between venues is nearly 2000 miles from Manaus in the northwest to Porto Alegre in the south – but there is something of a feeling of football ‘coming home’, at least in a spiritual sense, with a Brazilian World Cup.
Mascot
Welcome to Brazil
The country last hosted the tournament in 1950, when the hosts suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in the final. The spectre of that game lives on in the Brazilian footballing psyche, and much will be made of the hosts’ desire to avenge that defeat and put right a wrong at this year’s tournament.
Preparations We seem to say this every two years, but it wouldn’t be a major tournament without its usual share of controversies and logistical concerns as to the readiness of either the stadiums or host city infrastructure. In Brazil’s case, the concerns have centred on delays in stadium construction. Two of England’s Group Stage matches are at stadiums that were not finished according to the original schedule – the Arena Amazonia in Manaus was delayed until March 2014, while Fifa has admitted that the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo will not be ready until May 15th, less than a month before the opening game. The Sao Paulo venue has proved particularly problematic, and delays in its timetable are partly due to a crane collapse in November 2013 that damaged part of the stadium structure, as well as killing two workers.
The name Fuleco was decided by a public vote in Brazil, and was arrived at from a combination of Futebol (unsurprisingly) and Ecologia (ecology). Just so you know. Expect to see his spiny likeness liberally dotted throughout tournament venues and on official merchandise.
In total, 6 new stadiums have been built (in Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Recife, Cuiaba, Manaus and Natal) while the other host venues have all seen significant renovations. The opening match will take place between the hosts and Croatia in the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo on 12th June, and 63 matches and just over a month later things will be brought to their conclusion with the final at the Estadio do Maracana in Rio on 13th July.
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No World Cup would be complete without a mascot, and Brazil’s 2014 effort is a tatu-bola (an armadillo) called Fuleco, that defends itself from predators by rolling up into a ball. Obviously.
With those problems behind them, however, we are confident that, as with every major sporting event, all the stops will be pulled out to get the infrastructure and stadiums complete on time.
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Getting to Brazil
Getting to Brazil
BY AIR
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British Airways www. britishairways.com offer non-stop scheduled flights between London and Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo; they offer indirect flights to all other host cities except Cuiaba, Manaus and Natal.
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TAP www.flytap.com offer direct scheduled flights from Lisbon to Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo. TAM www.tam.com.br offers direct flights to Rio and São Paulo from Heathrow.
To enter Brazil your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry; a visa is not required for UK citizens. Just before arriving, you will fill in an entry card on your flight; this form is in two parts and one part will be taken on arrival and the other half returned to you. Put it somewhere safe as you will need to produce it on departure. If you do lose it, not only will it cause you plenty of problems when you try to leave but it also could cost you a lot of money especially if you miss your flight. If you are travelling with carriers other than those mentioned it
Getting to Brazil
is likely you will fly into Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo and connect with smaller Brazilian airlines to your final destination. For details on individual aiports, and which airlines fly internally, see the respective City Information pages.
If you miss a reserved flight on your air pass, you should reconfirm all other flights as sometimes all reservations are wiped from the pass or you could find you are moved from subsequent flights to a different time or date.
NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES If you are intending to fly into any of the neighbouring countries bordering Brazil and intend flying or travelling by bus into Brazil, ensure that you have any documents such as a visa in place before you travel.
Air passes must be purchased before you travel, you won’t be able to buy one once you arrive in Brazil.
GOL offer a Brazil air pass valid between any cities within Brazil. It can also be extended up to nine flights at an extra charge. For further details see www.voegol.com.br. There are also a number of agencies that will book your air pass for you but the cost will obviously be more than if you do it yourself.
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AIR PASSES Because of the large distances between host venues it might be worth investing in an air pass. The two main Brazilian airlines offer passes, each with different options available, so it’s as well to look at both before making a decision. We are awaiting confirmation from the airlines that they will still operate the Air Pass system throughout the World Cup, but there has been no indication to the contrary.
TAM’s Brazil air pass is valid for four internal flights within Brazil on any TAM airlines flight, and it lasts for 21 days. Up to five additional flights can be added at an extra charge. TAM also offer a South American air pass if you prefer to take in a number of neighbouring country destinations which include Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Lima and Montevideo. For further details including Ts&Cs and current prices visit www.tam.com.br.
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Getting to Brazil
Getting to Brazil
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Long Distance Buses
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Long-distance buses are a slightly cheaper form of travel than flying and are an option if you are flying into any of the neighbouring countries. Large fleets of scheduled buses take the main load of inter-Brazilian private traffic. The buses are often stateof-the-art luxury coaches whereas shorter journeys use much older vehicles. Most coaches have comfortable seating, airconditioning and on-board toilets. Long-distance buses depart from depots called estações rodoviárias and the coaches have two drivers who take it in turn to drive along the journey. The buses stop every three to four hours at service stations and passengers can stretch their legs and have a bite to eat and a drink. Like the coaches we are familiar with in the UK, luggage is stowed in compartments below the bus.
When you hand your luggage over you are given a receipt which you show again upon arrival to retrieve it.
You are advised not to leave any valuables or documents on the bus between stops; always take everything with you. Despite contacting a number of the major bus companies, none have replied to our enquiries regarding provisions for disabled travellers. Details of each of the companies and where they travel to are listed in the respective city information pages of this guide book.
If you don’t believe us, the distance from Manaus where England play their first game to Sao Paulo for their second is just over 1600 miles, which put another way is further than travelling from London to Marrakech in Morocco. Even the comparatively short hop from Sao Paulo to Belo Horizonte for England’s final group game is the equivalent of going from London to Edinburgh. When you take into account the state of the roads and the behaviour of the local drivers, you can
see why we’d recommend air travel for getting around. For a full list of the distances and flight times between the host cities, see the table on page 17.
BY AIR There are a number of airlines offering internal flights between host cities. Not all airlines operate routes between all host cities. To check which airline(s) serve which city please refer to the ‘Getting there’ pages of the respective cities. Avianca www.avianca.com
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With the vast distances involved between host cities, flying between venues is going to prove the most popular way to get around. For those who thought South Africa was a big country to navigate for a tournament, Brazil takes it to a whole new level.
Getting Around Brazil
Getting Around Brazil
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Getting Around Brazil
Getting Around Brazil
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Azul www.voeazul.com.br GOL www.voegol.com.br NHT www.voenht.com.br Pantanal www.voepantanal.com.br Passarado www.voepassaredo.com.br TAM www.tam.com.br TRIP www.voetrip.com.br
distance buses, it’s worth remembering that some cities will use their Portuguese name or other given name i.e. Natal may be listed as ‘Christmas’ and Salvador may be listed as ‘Saviour’. It is always advisable to reconfirm internal flights with your airline, even if you have a ticket and reservation, as flights tend to operate at full capacity. Remember to pack liquids of more than 100ml in hold luggage, or less than 100ml in a clear plastic bag in your hand luggage.
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BOOKING INTERNAL FLIGHTS When booking internal travel, whether it be flights or long-
There are a large number of private bus companies in Brazil offering long-distance travel at competitive rates. You don’t usually have to book in advance, but to be on the safe side we
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At least that way you know you have a seat, a guaranteed journey and you don’t have to panic making last minute arrangements if you do turn up without a booking and find the bus is full. Here is a list of the major bus companies that offer travel to the host cities; the list is not exhaustive but these are the ones that have the largest fleets and offer more journeys than others.
Pluma www.pluma.com.br Penha www.vendas.nspenha.com.br RapidoFederal www.rapidofederal.com.br Real Expresso www.realexpresso.com.br Útil www.util.com.br
To check which company goes to which city please refer to the ‘Getting there’ pages of the respective cities.
Long-distance bus services offer different types of seats, and buses also are classed according to what they offer.
AguiaBranca www.aguiabranca.com.br Cometa www.viacaocometa.com.br Eucatur www.eucatur.com.br ExpressoSã Luiz www.expressosaoluiz.com.br ExpressoGuanabra www.expressoguanabra.com.br Gontijo www.gontijo.com.br Itapemirim www.itapemirim.com.br
If you are travelling by bus, consider the length of the journey before deciding on what type of seat you book. Convencional buses are extremely basic and can be with or without toilet facilities. They usually stop every three hours for breaks at service stations; not ideal if you have bladder problems or a dodgy stomach! The seats aren’t very roomy (usually about 45cm wide) and have little or no recline tilt.
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recommend that you book your seat at least a day or two before you travel.
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Getting Around Brazil
Getting Around Brazil
Executivo buses have toilet facilities, air conditioning, sound and video systems and offer some refreshments and hot and cold drinks. The seats are a little bigger than convencional buses and have settings of recline.
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Semi-Leito buses offer the same facilities as executive buses but are equipped with better, wider seats and leg rests.
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www.buacaonibus.com.br is an excellent site for bus timetables from every bus company and you can also compare fares. The English translation button is in the top right-hand side of the homepage.
Disabled Passengers
Leito buses are the best for extremely long distances as they offer the highest level of comfort. There are fewer seats on the bus therefore offering you more room. The seats offer leg rests and are usually 60cm wide; the seats recline to an almost flat position ideal for sleeping. Long-distance bus stations are known as rodoviária - pronounced ho-d-vi-ah-ree-ya - and every major city and town has at least one, usually a few kilometres from the city centre. Hitchhiking is never safe and is not recommended.
The Centro de Vida Independente, www.cvi-rio.org.br can provide advice for those with disabilities about to travel to Brazil. The website is in Portuguese but can easily be translated with Google or other translation programmes. If you prefer to send them any questions you can email them at
[email protected].
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565 m 1hr 20
684 m 1hr 40
1039 m 2hr 20
1203 m 2hr 40
1089 m 2 hr 30
1032 m 2hr 20
1018 m 2hr 20
568 m 1hr 20
653 m 1hr 35
551 m 1hr 20
872 m 2hrs
537 m 1hr 20
1160 m 2hr 35
1586 m 3hr 20
1119 m 2hr 30
872 m 2hrs
992 m 2hr 15
215 m 30 min
588 m 1hr 25
325 m 50 min
Cuiaba
Curitiba
Fortaleza
Manaus
Natal
Porto Al
Recife
Rio D J
Salvador
S Paulo
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839 m 2hrs
1205 m 2hr 45
979 m 2hr 10
1539 m 3hr 15
1062 m 2hr 20
1573 m 3hr 15
219 m 35 min
1126 m 2hr 30
423 m 1hr
1529 m 3hr 10
352 m 1hr
1652 m 3hr 30
1693 m 3hr 30
1668 m 3hr 30
1457 m 3hrs
889 m 2hrs
•
817 m 1hr 50
684 m 1hr 40
537 m 1hr 20
Curitiba
817 m 1hr 50
•
565 m 1hr 20
872 m 2hrs
383 m 1hr
383 m 1hr
•
Cuiaba
Brasilia
Brasilia
Belo H
Belo H
Distance Chart
1475 m 3hrs
631 m 1hr 30
1357 m 2hr 50
413 m 1hr
2017 m 4hr 10
260 m 40 min
1494 m 3 hrs
•
1668 m 3hr 30
1457 m 3hrs
1039 m 2hr 20
1160 m 2hr 35
F’leza
1671 m 3hr 30
1623 m 3hr 20
1756 m 3hr 40
1784m 3hr 40
1950 m 4hrs
1720 m 3hr 30
•
1494 m 3 hrs
1693 m 3hr 30
889 m 2hrs
1203 m 2hr 40
1586 m 3hr 20
Manaus
1444 m 3 hrs
536 m 1hr 20
547 m 1hr 20
1459 m 3hr
715 m 1hr 45
1860 m 4hr
185 m 30 min 1295 m 2hr 40
•
1991 m 4 hr 10
1950 m 4hrs
2017 m 4hr 10
352 m 1hr
1062 m 2hr 20
1032 m 2hr 20
872 m 2hrs
Porto A
1991 m 4 hr 10
•
1720 m 3hr 30
260 m 40 min
1652 m 3hr 30
1573 m 3hr 15
1089 m 2 hr 30
1119 m 2hr 30
Natal
1316 m 2hr 45
403 m 1hr
1153 m 2hr 35
•
1860 m 4hr
185 m 30 min
1784m 3hr 40
413 m 1hr
1529 m 3hr 10
1539 m 3hr 15
1018 m 2hr 20
992 m 2hr 15
Recife
213 m 30 min
759 m 1hr 50
•
1153 m 2hr 35
715 m 1hr 45
1295 m 2hr 40
1756 m 3hr 40
1357 m 2hr 50
423 m 1hr
979 m 2hr 10
568 m 1hr 20
215 m 30 min
Rio D J
•
913 m 2hrs
213 m 30 min
1316 m 2hr 45
547 m 1hr 20
1444 m 3 hrs
1671 m 3hr 30
1475 m 3hrs
219 m 35 min
839 m 2hrs
551 m 1hr 20
325 m 50 min
S Paulo
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913 m 2hrs
•
759 m 1hr 50
403 m 1hr
1459 m 3hr
536 m 1hr 20
1623 m 3hr 20
631 m 1hr 30
1126 m 2hr 30
1205 m 2hr 45
653 m 1hr 35
588 m 1hr 25
Salvador
Driving in Brazil
Driving in Brazil
Although our general recommendation is to avoid driving between host venues as the distances are so vast, there may be times in between games where you may want to hire a car and visit various places of interest close to where you are staying.
General Information First things first: in Brazil they drive on the right, and in general the traffic laws are similar to the UK. Drink driving is strictly forbidden (the tolerated blood alcohol limit is 0.2g/l), it is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear seatbelts, and only hands-free use of mobile phones is permitted. Drivers must give right of way to cars on their right. Compliance with STOP signs is rarely enforced, so many drivers treat them as give way signs.
apply can be found at www.postoffice. co.uk/international-driving-permit.
Speed limits The maximum speed limit on major, divided highways (dual carriageway) is 120km/h (74 mph). Lower limits of usually 60km/h (40 mph) are followed in urban areas depending on the road and the nature of the neighbourhood. Among the perils of driving in Brazil is the fact that speed limits, and other rules of the road in general, are widely ignored by locals and enforcement ranges from sporadic to non-existent. In the larger cities and towns there are speed cameras (Fiscalizacao Electronica) and you will find that drivers will suddenly brake without warning when they come across one.
Road conditions/breakdowns The minimum driving age is 18 but in order to rent a car you need to be 21. If you do plan to hire a car you will need an International Drivers Permit (IDP) as well as a valid credit card and your driving licence which you must have held for at least two years. IDPs can be obtained from the Post Office and the current cost is £5.50. Details of how to
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Driving on Brazil’s inter-city roads can pose major risks. As is the case almost everywhere in the country, poor driving skills, badly maintained roads, and a high density of HGVs combine to make driving considerably more dangerous than in the UK.
Road maintenance is often inadequate and apart from toll roads, which generally have their own services, roadside assistance is available only informally through local private mechanics. You should be given a breakdown number from your car hire company, but if you’re not given one make sure to ask for it. If you do have any problems they should be able to contact a local mechanic and speak in Portuguese to explain your problem and location.
Fuel stations Fuel stations are plentiful within cities and on major motorways, and many are open 24/7. In smaller towns fewer stations will take credit cards and their opening hours are limited. It’s wise to make sure you have sufficient fuel for your journey wherever possible, and take the opportunity to fill up when you can.
Safety advice If you get a ticket for any driving violation, be polite with the officer and try to solve the issue either by accepting the ticket (if you committed the violation) or by calmly explaining your position (if you didn’t commit a violation). Use common road safety sense: never pick up hitchhikers or strangers, and
Driving in Brazil
There are no laws requiring HGV drivers to take rest breaks, consequently they often drive for excessive periods of time.
be aware of your surroundings when entering or exiting your vehicle. Get to know the route you will be travelling, Take a good road map, and plan your route before setting off. Make sure you lock all valuables in the boot of the car when you park. Try to choose hotels with off-street parking, or leave the car in a secure parking lot. Driving at night is particularly dangerous; some drivers drive with headlights turned to low beam or turned off completely, and you also may have to deal with drunk drivers, stray animals, etc. Many drivers at night don’t tend to stop at red lights but merely slow down due to the potential for robbery or carjacking. Ensure you keep windows and doors locked when stationary.
Parking On-road parking is not recommended. It’s best to head to a garage or parking lot and leave your car with an attendant. The cost of parking depends on the city and the neighbourhood. No parking zones are marked by a red cross through a capital E (which means estacionamento, Portuguese for ‘parking’).
Roadside emergencies Federal Highway Police (Polícia Rodoviária Federal) - 191 State Highway Police (Polícia Rodoviária do Estado) - 198
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Safety and Security
Safety and Security
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As seems to be the norm, the issue of crime, personal safety and security rears its head in the media in the run-up to a large football tournament such as the World Cup, and it is often the subject of unbalanced or sensationalised reporting.
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General personal safety
We aim to give a sense of proportion and explain it as we’ve seen it firsthand, or from what we have been told by our contacts in Brazil.
You are at your most vulnerable in the first few hours of arriving in any city; you are with friends, relaxed, out to have a good time and excited to be part of the biggest football tournament in the world. This is when opportunists are most likely to strike - at the airport when you least expect it.
As we always say, it’s what you do that will determine your personal safety. There are a number of measures that can be taken to minimise the risk of becoming a victim of crime, many of which fall squarely under the header of ‘common sense’. Even the most seasoned of travellers can be a victim of crime, however, so we would advise all travellers to read the advice and information on the following pages.
Keep an eye on your belongings, and don’t leave your luggage unattended; take a taxi from the official taxi ranks and not from the dozens of unofficial drivers that pester you in the arrivals hall. Always make sure that you are in receipt of your luggage at your destination before you pay the fare this shouldn’t be a problem if you use an official taxi.
Hotel staff should be able to advise you about safe areas in the town, and if there are any places that you should avoid. If you are going out at night, stick to well-lit, highly populated areas. Try to stay in groups and use taxis to get around. Public transport is safe during the day but we suggest you avoid using it at night. Also, avoid the beaches at night. Take some time to plan your route before leaving your accommodation, that way you reduce the chances of looking like an obviously lost tourist and draw attention to yourself. If you feel you can’t survive without your smartphone, PDA, digital camera, etc, and just have to have them with you, it’s best not to have them constantly on public display. We would advise you to carry them in a bag that can be hung across your body rather than over a shoulder. Keep the bag close to you in public places, especially on public transport. Don’t carry any important travel documents or match tickets in the pockets of bags, but carry them on your person - preferably in an inside pocket of a jacket, if possible. Should the worst happen and you are threatened, don’t panic, don’t resist,
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just hand over your possessions. As soon as you can and it is safe to do so, report the crime to the local tourist police. Make sure you request a police report if one is not offered to you. If you intend to claim for any losses on your travel insurance your insurers may require a police report or other proof that the crime took place. A COUPLE OF HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: 1) Carry a small amount of cash and old, expired credit cards in an old wallet or purse. Then, if you do become the unfortunate victim of crime, you hand the old wallet over and lose just a few reais. 2) Carry one of our push-out cards from this guide with you; you never know when you might need it.
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When visiting the beach, don’t take any unnecessary items with you; have at least one person in your party to sit with belongings if you are going swimming, surfing, playing volleyball etc. In bars and restaurants it’s easy to just leave bags at your feet or under the table but if you do, just take a minute or two to wrap the handle around a table leg or better still, wrap it around your own... just remember it’s there when you get up to go to the bar or the toilet!
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Street crime and petty theft are bound to be high on any opportunist’s agenda during the tournament with such an influx of foreign tourists, so when you are going out around town, only bring with you what you need; leave extra cash, travel documents, jewellery, and expensive electrical equipment in your hotel room (using a safe if they have one).
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Safety and Security Don’t leave drinks unattended or accept drinks from strangers. There have been many reports of drinks being spiked with a drug commonly known as ‘good night Cinderella’ which is usually made of powerful sleeping sedatives or the date-rape drug GHB. The drug works almost instantly rendering you unconscious or semi-unconscious. You may feel uncontrollably dizzy, disorientated, tired or just mentally vacant and you wake with little or no recollection of events and usually with no belongings as well. Credit card and ATM fraud is widespread in Brazil; if you are using your card don’t let it leave your sight. Only use ATMs inside banks or in highly-populated areas such as shopping malls. The more isolated the machine, the more likely you are to have your card cloned. If you do decide to go out on your own, let friends know where you are going and what time you expect to be back. Keep your phone charged at all times so they can reach you or you can call them if you get into difficulties.
Public Protests It is possible that there may be industrial disputes or protests involving local people during the course of the tournament, such as those during the Confederations Cup, with some even potentially aimed at the World Cup itself. Whatever your feelings about the causes concerned, from a safety and security point of view, it would be wise to avoid such gatherings.
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Crime
Although the big cities in Brazil experience high rates of violent crime, it is usually restricted to the favelas, where there are high levels of poverty and unemployment. Tours to favelas should only be done with experienced tour guides or with someone who knows the residents well and are accepted by the community. ID It is a legal requirement that you must always carry some form of ID with you in Brazil; a photocopy of your personal details in your passport plus the Brazilian immigration stamp should suffice and you can leave your passport in your hotel safe. However, be prepared to present the original document if it is requested by certain authorities. NOTE: Don’t lose the entry/exit permit they give you when you enter Brazil. You may also be required to produce this along with your passport when requested. If you do not have it when leaving, you will have to pay a rather hefty fine. We suggest that you take a photocopy of it, (your hotel may be able to do this for you for a small fee), and keep the original with your passport in the safety deposit.
Be cautious of ‘plain-clothed police’ who stop you - always ask to see ID before co-operating. Do not hand over any ID or money, refuse to do it in the street and instead say you will go to the tourist police station and will co-operate there under supervision of other officers. On no account take them to your lodgings. Be even more wary if they seek confirmation of their identity from a passerby. HOTEL SECURITY Hotel safety deposit boxes are generally secure. Always get a receipt for anything you deposit in the safe and if the hotel has only one safe and not the multi-drawer system, deposit your items in a clear plastic bag, seal the bag securely and then sign your name across the seal. Always keep a list of what you have deposited. If your accommodation offers no safety deposit, keep all your belongings in your luggage and secure with strong, decent padlocks. SEXUAL ASSAULT If you are a victim of sexual assault, you are advised to firstly contact a doctor. Tests will be carried out to determine whether you have contacted any STDs and if you are female you may be given emergency contraception. You should contact the British Embassy, where a member of the consular staff will do everything they can to help you.
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BEWARE OF SCAMS Opportunists and street thieves will usually try to distract you with the aim of throwing you off guard. Asking for a light or for change will slow you down and take your attention away from others around you.
Emergency numbers 190 - Police (Polícia Federal) 192 - Ambulance (ambulância) 193 - Fire (Corpo de Bombeiros)
British Embassy in Brazil Setor de Embaixadas Sul, Quadra 801, Lote 8, CEP 70408-900 Brasilia, Brazil. Tel: +55 (061) 3329 2300 Office hours: Mon-Thu 08:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:45, Fri 08:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30 (Local times) Representatives will be present in all cities where England games are held. FSF Fans’ Embassy staff will be able to supply you with contact details.
DRUGS Drug trafficking is widespread in Brazil. We advise that you don’t take anything that is offered to you, especially in bars, nightclubs and Fan Fest venues. Travellers are heavily penalized if caught carrying or consuming illegal substances. TERRORISM There is an underlying threat of terrorism in Brazil. Although unlikely, attacks could be indiscriminate, including places that are frequented by tourists.
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Health and Health Insurance
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Health services It is recommended that you are upto-date on all your routine vaccines including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, chicken pox, polio, and flu jab if you regularly have one. Standards of health and hygiene in Brazil are generally high. Like the UK, the health care system is available for all, as it is government funded. Free at point of use, you can be expected to be treated for emergencies in Brazilian public hospitals. However, they do not offer treatment for existing illnesses or care after you have been stabilized so make sure you are adequately insured for full medical costs before you travel. In the big cities, public hospitals are usually extremely crowded. Private hospitals require a large deposit upon admission, and they’ll accept credit cards along with cash.
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Doctors will often expect immediate cash payments for their services. In remote areas such as certain parts of the Amazon, air evacuation is sometimes the only option for medical emergencies.
Insurance It is essential that you double-check that your health insurance will cover you for all eventualities during your trip. Make sure that it will cover you not only for the cost of any medical treatment that you may require while in Brazil, but also that it will pay for air ambulance evacuation back home should it be needed. Check that your insurance is up-todate and that it will cover you for the entire duration of your stay - right up to the final(!) Make sure also that it covers any activities you may undertake while you’re away: some policies require
Your insurer should also be made aware of any pre-existing medical conditions, or they can use failure to inform them as a pretext for refusing to pay out for treatment. If you do require medical treatment such as a doctor’s appointment while in Brazil, you will ordinarily be expected to settle the bill yourself first, e.g. by credit card, and then reclaim the expenditure from your insurance company. Make sure that you get and keep receipts for any such expenditure.
Pharmacies (Farmácia)
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advance notice of any intention to undertake sports, or adventure activities such as bungee jumping.
Emergency numbers Police: 190 Ambulance: 192 Fire: 193
service is free and medications are fairly inexpensive. It may be that any medication you need has a different brand name in Brazil from what you’re used to in the UK, so make sure you know the chemical name if at all possible. Some drugs that are only obtainable with prescription in England can be purchased without one in Brazil.
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Pharmacies can be found even in the remotest of towns and cities. Large towns and cities have at least one pharmacy open 24 hours a day. Your hotel or the local tourist office should be able to provide you with details. Brazilian pharmacies each have a licensed pharmacist who is trained to deal with small medical emergencies (such as upset stomach, diarrhoea, sunburn, rashes) and can make recommendations for treatment. The
It’s worth having a dental check-up before you go, especially if you intend to stay for the duration of the tournament. Better to get things done at home than face a hefty dentist bill abroad. It’s also worth bringing a spare pair of glasses with you or take a copy of your prescription with you just in case you lose or break your glasses. Make sure you know your blood group and that you keep a note of it either in your documents or let a member of
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It’s always wise to take a few precautionary steps before you travel which should make your trip a little easier should you take ill or encounter any health problems. Check with your doctor at least six weeks before departure in case you need antimalaria tablets or vaccinations.
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Common ailments The main parasitic disease is malaria and the key viral disease is dengue fever: both are transmitted by mosquitoes. Dengue fever is transmitted during the day and malaria at night so it is advisable to wear insect repellent at all times. Malaria is prevalent in the Amazon so malaria pills that you take daily are recommended.
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AIDS/HIV - Brazil is ranked third in the world for the total number of people with HIV infection. If you are going to have sex, always insist on wearing a condom and we’re confident that no one will, but just so you know…never share needles.
What to take with you It is recommended but not a requirement, that you have a yellow fever vaccine and start a course of anti-malaria tablets especially if you are visiting the Amazonas region of Brazil. If your GP has prescribed antimalarials, you’re likely to have started them before leaving home but continue to take the full prescribed dose even if it continues after your visit. Antirepellent spray will need to be applied regularly for it to be effective.
Start times for anti-malarials vary so please consult your doctor at least six weeks before your journey starts. If you do develop malaria, which feels like flu symptoms, it may take weeks to recover so consult a doctor and take plenty of rest, lots of fluids, and paracetamol (not aspirin).
It’s always handy to have a few ‘basic essentials’ with you such as diarrhoea treatments, indigestion tablets, painkillers, plasters, etc.
Sun exposure - the Brazilian sun is very strong, even during their winter season. Sunscreen of at least SPF 15 should be applied frequently, and you should stay well hydrated.
The quality of Brazilian tap water isn’t very good and is not safe to drink. If you are out walking, trekking, etc. avoid drinking from streams, rivers or lakes.
Insect/animal bites - you’ll find ticks almost everywhere in Brazil. There are lots of stray domestic animals in Brazil, so be careful when approaching dogs and cats in the streets.
Standards of food hygiene are generally good in Brazil but, just as at home, it’s a good idea to stick to restaurants, and food stands/vendors that are busy and that the locals use.
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Brazil’s population is an estimated 202.5 million making it the 6th most populated country in the world. The majority of the population are white, making up 48% of the total, 43% are ‘mulatto’ (mixed white and black), and 8% are black. Asian and indigenous groups make up the remaining 1%. More than 60% of the population live on or around the coastal regions and only 40% inland.
The states of Brazil Brazil is divided into 27 areas known as States of which 12 will be hosts for the World Cup: Amazonas (AM - host city Manaus) where England have their first group game of the tournament against Italy, Bahia (BA - host city Salvador), Ceará (CE - host city Fortalezala), Distrito Federal (DF - host city Brasília), Mato Grosso (MT - host city Cuiabá), Minas Gerais (MG - host city Belo Horizonte) where England will play their final group game against Costa Rica, Paraná (PR - host city
Curitiba), Pernambuco (PE - host city Recife), Rio de Janeiro (RJ - host city Rio de Janeiro), Rio Grande do Norte (RN - host city Natal), Rio Grande do Sul (RS - host city Porto Alegre) and São Paulo (SP - host city São Paulo) where England play their second group game against Uruguay.
Climate Because the country is so big the climate varies considerably depending on which region you are in. The southeast region, which covers Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, has a tropical savannah climate with the average winter temperatures ranging from 6 to 20˚C (43 to 68˚F). There can be periods of rain and overcast skies and temperatures can change dramatically, especially at night. The northeast region covers Fortaleza, Natal, Recife and Salvador and has a tropical climate; temperatures here are not too dissimilar to the southeast. In the winter months minimum temperatures are between 12 and 16˚C (53-60˚F) in the coastal regions and
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General Information on Brazil much lower in the plateau regions, so layering clothes is advisable. The good news is there is rarely any rain. The winter weather is relatively mild in the south region which includes Porto Alegre and Curitiba. The climate is sub-tropical and temperatures are comparatively low - between 10 - 15˚C (50 - 50˚F) rising slightly around the coastal areas but there are regular showers. Manaus in the north has a tropical monsoon climate which includes extremely high temperatures even in winter with averages between 26 -31˚C (79 - 88˚F) and regular showers. Humidity is also high, around 80 83%. It’s advisable to wear a strong sunscreen and keep well hydrated. Brasília and Cuiabá in the mid-west region have a tropical savannah climate which means particularly low temperatures compared to the rest of the country. The average high winter temperatures are 19˚C (66˚F) and there’s very little rain.
Language Portuguese is the official language, although due to descendants of immigrants there are many other regional languages spoken including Brazilian German, Talian - based on the Italian Venetian language - Levantine Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Many Amerindian languages are spoken daily in indigenous communities, largely in northern Brazil. English is part of Brazilian secondary education but very few people speak it fluently. Spanish is also understood
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to varying degrees, especially around the borders of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Time Brazil has 4 time zones: Brazilian standard time is GMT-3; the Amazon time zone (Amazonas, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul) is GMT-4; the State of Acre is GMT- 5; and the Fernando de Noronha archipelago is GMT-2.
Economy At the turn of the last century Brazil was in a full-blown economic boom with the rubber trade but as it declined in the 60s so did the Brazilian economy. Today, the country has seen a rise again fuelled by a wide range of sectors including agriculture, mining, petroleum, hydroelectric energy, manufacturing and biofuels. Brazil’s GDP has risen massively since the turn of the millennium and has recently achieved the status of the world’s seventh-largest economy. Unemployment is currently at an alltime low and the once vast difference between rich and poor has declined for the last decade. After saying that, there are still large areas of poverty in every city.
Religion Around three quarters of Brazilians are Roman Catholic, 15% are
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Protestant and just over 7% consider themselves atheists.
of familiar fast food outlets around the cities you can go to if you want a quick bite to eat.
Police forces Documents Upon arrival in Brazil you will be issued with an entry/exit document which you will complete on the plane just before arriving. At passport control they will take one part (entry) of this document and return the exit part to you. This is to be kept safe at all times as you will need to produce it on your departure. There are three main police ranks in Brazil, all having their own responsibilities. The Federal Police (Polícia Federal) are responsible for crimes committed against their particular State which include drug trafficking, terrorism, organised crime etc. The Civil Police (Polícia Civil) are the state bureaus of investigation; they carry out detective work, forensics and general criminal investigation. The Military Police (Polícia Militar) work within the Brazilian military and maintain public order, prison security and overlook traffic police, mounted police, tourist police etc.
Food Brazilian cuisine derives from indigenous, European and African influences and it reflects the country’s mix of native and immigrant populations. Each region has its own specialities which we have listed in their respective city’s pages. Don’t worry if anything listed doesn’t tickle your tastebuds, there are still plenty
Failure to produce the document will result in possible extra costs, a lot of form filling and waiting around for new documents to be processed, not to mention some rather disgruntled officials who have to process the new documents.
Money Brazil’s currency is the real, pronounced ‘hay-ow’; often it is written as R$. The plural is reais - ‘hay-ice’. One real is made up of 100 centavos. There are currently two sets of notes and coins in circulation, both are valid until they phase the old ones out. The new currency details can be found at the following links: NOTES www.bcb.gov.br/novasnotas/ nota-5-reais.html COINS www.bcb.gov.br/?MOEDAFAM2 The old currency details can be found at: NOTES www.bcb.gov.br/?REALSEGUR COINS www.bcb.gov.br/?MOEDAFAM1
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General Information on Brazil Banknotes come in different colours with different animals printed on them. The new R$1 note is green and has a hummingbird on it, R$2 is blue with a hawksbill turtle, R$5 is violet with an egret, R$10 is scarlet with a macaw, R$20 is yellow with a lionfaced monkey, R$50 is golden-brown in colour and has a jaguar and the R$100 is blue with a grouper fish. BANKS Banks usually open between the hours of 09:00 and 15:00 Monday to Friday and larger branches open until lunch time on Saturdays. Banks in the main cities and towns are usually open throughout this time, but smaller branches are likely to close for an hour or so for lunch and are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
to have some cash with you for the likes of petrol as smaller garages may not have card facilities. TIPPING Tipping is not usual, but always appreciated. In restaurants, add 10% of the bill if no service charge is included; cloakroom attendants deserve a small tip, porters have fixed charges but often receive tips as well; unofficial car parkers on city streets should be tipped R$2.
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If you are changing currency in banks, remember to bring your passport or some other form of photographic ID.
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ATMS Your own bank will probably charge a fee for using ATMs abroad; the bank you use in Brazil may also charge a fee. It is worth noting that you may not be able to withdraw money with a debit card. If a debit card is all you have, it may be worth getting a credit card before you arrive. Some ATMs only accept Brazilian cards but HSBC, Citibank and Banco do Brasil are usually reliable.
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Avoid using ATMs alone and at night; always try to use them in busy, highly visible locations whenever possible. CREDIT CARDS Credit cards are widely accepted for purchases in the major towns and cities and for cash withdrawals. If you are heading out to some of the small, lesser known towns, it is a good idea
The country code is +55 Making calls in Brazil can be confusing as you have to dial a 2-digit telephone company number prior to the area code for calls. For example, you will see phone numbers printed this way: 0XX21 - 0 is for a national call, XX is the code for whichever phone company you choose (e.g. 31 for Telemar) followed by 21 for Rio de Janeiro (or whatever code for the city you want to call), and the 8-digit number of who it is you want to call. The same goes for international calls where 00 is followed by (XX) the operator code and then the country code and finally the number. The operator code you use will depend on what part of the country you are in, so can change from city to city.
Emergency numbers Police: 190 Ambulance: 192 Fire: 193
coverage excellent even in remote areas, but prices can be extremely high.
DIALLING CODES FOR HOST CITIES Belo Horizonte +55 XX31 Brasilia +55 XX61 Curitiba +55 XX41 Fortaleza +55 XX85 Manaus +55 XX92 Porto Alegre +55 XX51 Recife +55 XX81 Rio de Janeiro +55 XX21 Salvador +55 XX71 São Paulo +55 XX11
To buy a local SIM card you need to provide identification (your passport) and they cost around R$24; your phone should be unlocked to be able to accept the SIM card and make calls. It is worth noting that once you move out of the state where you purchased the card, calls then become more expensive so it may be as well to buy a new card for each state you visit.
PHONE CARDS Public phones, orelões, are virtually everywhere but they only take cards, no coins. To make a national call you will need a cartão telefônico (phone card), they can be purchased from newsstands, post offices and large chemist stores. They cost around R$9 for 30 units and R$16 for 90 units.
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To make international calls you will need a cartão telefônico internacionais (international phone card). They are available in most large tourist areas and are often sold in hostels as well. It is expensive to make international calls from Brazil and you will find your international card may only last a couple of minutes. MOBILE PHONES Mobile phone use is widespread and
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TELEPHONE OPERATORS AND THEIR CODES ARE: Embratel - 21 (nationwide); Telefónica - 15 (State of São Paulo); Telemar - 31 (Amazonas, most of Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Norte); Tele Centro-Sul - 14 (Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso Sul and São Paulo state); Intelig - 23 (Rio de Janeiro and for international calls).
Internet access, both high-speed and wireless, is widespread. Cyber cafes and hotels with business centres or in-room internet are common; a daily fee may be charged but free access is increasingly common. Smartphone access is common but check with your local provider with regards to roaming prices.
Electricity The current in Brazil isn’t regulated so depending where you are it can range between 110 to 127 volts. Sockets in older buildings take continental-type plugs with two round prongs whereas some of the more modern hotels and
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General Information on Brazil buildings have adopted a three-prong socket. You will require an adaptor for electrical appliances.
Accommodation The most basic of lodgings will usually consist of a bed, a TV, table, bathroom with shower and perhaps a little fridge. After saying that, the simplest rooms in the Amazon don’t always have hot water. Any hotel that advertises hot water tends not to be what we would think of as ‘hot’, you’ll be lucky if it’s lukewarm at best.
Abbreviations on maps: Avenida (Av) avenue, Rua (R) - street, Travessa (trv or tr) - lane, while estrada (highway) often isn’t abbreviated, and alameda (alley) is abbreviated (Al.).
Hotels are usually rated by stars, based on the number of amenities rather than quality of service and facilities.
Items such as toiletries are just as cheap out in Brazil and will save a little space in the suitcase if you buy them at your destination. Flip-flops such as Havaianas are pretty cheap as is swimwear and beachwear. Insect repellent can easily be picked up in any of the pharmacies as well as painkillers, toothpaste, shampoo etc. Sun cream is expensive in Brazil, so it would be advisable to bring plenty with you.
A word of caution: most lodgings require you to give your credit-card details before they will confirm your reservation. Make sure they send you confirmation and bring it with you when you check in. When booking your accommodation, you may find some descriptions unfamiliar: fazanda and pousada being the two main ones. Fazandas are basically farm hotels or a room on a farm usually a distance away from the main city. Pousadas are simple lodgings often in historic houses that have been converted to flats or other types of accommodation i.e. hostels. They usually have good, basic facilities - TV, fridges, laundry rooms, communal areas including kitchens. Hidden Pousadas Brazil is a helpful website for locating pousadas. www.hiddenpousadasbrazil.com. A word on addresses - finding your
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accommodation can be frustrating as streets can have more than one name and numbers are assigned haphazardly. In some places they don’t even use numbers; hence, you may find ‘s/n’ in the address meaning sem número (without number).
To pack or not?
Rather than walking around with expensive cameras, phones etc, consider investing in an unobtrusive bag to carry your day to day things safely, preferably one with zipped inside pockets. Lightweight clothing for during the day is ideal but temperatures in certain regions can drop dramatically in the evening so it may be worth packing a lightweight jacket or a sweatshirt. If you intend to go on any of the Amazon tours, a sturdy pair of outdoor shoes/ boots or a pair of trainers that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy are a must.
Climate
Climate Much was made in the run-up to the tournament of Roy Hodgson’s desire to avoid being drawn in the Amazon city of Manaus due to its hot and humid climate, but with a host country as unusually large as Brazil it’s not just the players but also the fans who should be aware of the differences between the climate in the various host cities. rainfall and humidity, which might be very helpful in deciding what clothes to pack.
Below is a handy table to illustrate the average daytime high temperatures,
Climate of host cities (average temperature °C) for June/July Av Rain (mm)
Humidity (%)
June
July
June
July
June
July
Belo H
20.5
20
23.1
0.0
75
67
Brasilia
19.3
19.8
6.2
0.3
65
56
Cuiaba
26.1
24.3
24.3
10.6
75
67
Curitiba
14.8
13
308.9
181.8
85
82.5
Fortaleza
26.5
26.3
217.9
87
80
78
Manaus
28.3
27.4
32.1
167.1
80
79
Natal
25.8
24.8
399.1
430.6
82
80
Porto Al
14.6
13.4
100.7
115.9
85
81
Recife
24.9
24.2
481.5
416.4
85
85
Rio D J
23.6
21.5
41
101.1
83
77
24
23.7
308.4
198.0
82
81
18.2
16.4
143.2
90.9
80
75
Salvador S Paulo
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Information for Disabled Travellers
Information for Disabled Travellers
Fans with disabilities heading to Brazil will find it rather challenging; there is a concerted effort generally to include people with disabilities when it comes to planning and this can be seen in most modern public buildings, hotels and transport hubs but there is still room for improvement. It would be advisable to plan any journeys carefully as a number of tourist attractions, older buildings and some forms of transport still create many problems for visitors with disabilities. With regards to facilities in the host cities, most things were still to be finalised and therefore the majority of information was not available at the time of research. Check our website, nearer the tournament for some more up-to-date information.
Stadiums All the stadiums will fall in line with Fifa’s specifications in that they will all be totally accessible, so you should experience minimum difficulties at the ground on matchday. Four of the tournament’s stadiums will provide an audio description of the
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game for visually impaired fans: those in Belo Horizonte,and Brasília, along with the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro and the Arena Corinthians in São Paulo. One of the problems highlighted during the Confederations Cup was that although disabled facilities were provided, they weren’t able to meet the needs of disabled fans i.e. designated disabled parking areas were too far away from the stadium, and no suitable transport was provided to get supporters from the car park to the stadium. We are hopeful that the issues were taken on board by the stadiums involved and are rectified for the World Cup.
Public transport Most buses and taxis are not adapted to handle wheelchairs. We found only one taxi company in all of the host cities that was dedicated to wheelchair users. A number of host cities are hoping to add new vehicles to their bus fleets that will include accessible buses, but this has yet to be finalised. A number of Metrô systems are beginning to provide ramps and lifts, but not all stations are equipped so
We have been informed that most long-distance buses are equipped with a lift to assist wheelchair passengers on to the bus. You must inform the ticket office when you buy your ticket so they can inform the company you are travelling with. They also reserve two seats for disabled passengers when buying a ticket so that a travel companion or carer can sit with them.
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it would be advisable to plan your journey well in advance.
Cup and the Olympics, focus has been on disabilities and therefore the newer hotels will provide accessible rooms. This is worth bearing in mind when booking your accommodation.
Tourist venues A good number of tourist attractions are catering for disabled people, but getting there is one issue, and the surrounding access areas to the venues are another. It is advisable, if possible, to email or ring venues beforehand to see if they meet specific needs. Also ask about transport to the venue and other access questions: are there accessible places around the venue where you can get something to eat?
Medication
Public buildings In the larger cities an increasing number of hotels, restaurants and attractions are making themselves accessible. The problem lies in getting to them as pavements are often uneven or not ramped. As more hotels are being built for the World
If you are travelling to the Amazonas region be sure to check with your doctor before you go if you are able to take prophylactics. Avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes and other insects by ensuring you cover up well and avoid leaving areas of flesh uncovered. Para and quadriplegics who are unable to feel the lower parts of their bodies should be meticulous in monitoring bites.
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All host city airports have had a number of upgrades in the run up to the World Cup which have included disabled facilities; all host-city airports have ramped access and ramps both in and outside the main terminals and adapted lifts and toilets.
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ROAD TO THE
WORLD CUP San Marino Warsaw (Poland) Podgorica (Montenegro) Kiev (Ukraine) Chisinau (Moldova)
782 miles
900 miles
1102 miles
1316 miles
1332 miles
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England’s Road to the World Cup
England’s Road to the World Cup
Moldova 0 - 5 England Date: Friday 7th September, 2012
Date: Tuesday 11th September 2012
Venue: Stadionul Zimbru, Chisinau
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
England team: J. Hart, G. Johnson, L. Baines, S. Gerrard (c) (M. Carrick), J. Lescott, J. Terry, J. Milner, F. Lampard, J. Defoe (D. Welbeck), T. Cleverley, A. Oxlade-Chamberlain (T. Walcott).
England team: J. Hart, G. Johnson, L. Baines (R. Bertrand), S. Gerrard (c), J. Lescott, P. Jagielka, J. Milner, F. Lampard, J. Defoe, T. Cleverley (D. Welbeck), A. Oxlade-Chamberlain (D. Sturridge)
Scorers: F. Lampard 4 (pen), 29; J. Defoe 32; J. Milner 74; L. Baines 83
Scorers: F. Lampard 4 (pen)
England 5 - 0 San Marino
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England 1 - 1 Ukraine
Poland 1 -1 England
Date: Friday 12th October, 2012
Date: Wednesday 17th October 2012
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Venue: Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw
England team: J. Hart, K. Walker, L. Baines, M. Carrick (J. Shelvey), P. Jagielka, G. Cahill, T. Walcott (A. Lennon), T. Cleverley, D. Welbeck, W. Rooney (c) (A. Carroll), A. Oxlade-Chamberlain.
England team: J. Hart, G. Johnson, A. Cole, S. Gerrard, P. Jagielka, J. Lescott, J. Milner, M. Carrick, J. Defoe (D. Welbeck), W. Rooney (A. Oxlade-Chamberlain), T. Cleverley
Scorers: W. Rooney 35 (pen) 70; D. Welbeck 38, 72; A. Oxlade-Chamberlain 77.
Scorers: W. Rooney 31
Montenegro 1 - 1 England
Date: Friday 22nd March, 2013
Date: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle
Venue: Stadion Pod Goricom, Podgorica
England team: J. Hart, K. Walker, L. Baines, T. Cleverley (l. Osman), J. Lescott, C. Smalling, A. Oxlade-Chamberlain, F. Lampard (c) (S. Parker), J. Defoe, W. Rooney (D. Sturridge), A. Young
England team: J. Hart, G. Johnson, A. Cole, S. Gerrard (c), J. Lescott, C. Smalling, J. Milner, M. Carrick, D. Welbeck, W. Rooney, T. Cleverley (A. Young)
Scorers: A. Della Valle (og); A. OxladeChamberlain 28; J. Defoe 35, 77; A. Young 39; F.Lampard 42; W. Rooney 54; D. Sturridge 70;
Scorers: W. Rooney 6
England 4 - 0 Moldova
Ukraine 0 - 0 England
Date: Friday 6th September 2013
Date: Tuesday 10th September 2013
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Venue: Olympic Stadium, Kiev
England team: J. Hart, K. Walker, A. Cole (L. Baines), S. Gerrard (c), G. Cahill, P. Jagielka, T. Walcott, F. Lampard, D. Welbeck, J. Wilshere (R. Barkley), R. Lambert (J. Milner)
England team: J. Hart, K. Walker, A. Cole, S. Gerrard (c), G. Cahill, P. Jagielka, T. Walcott (T. Cleverley), F. Lampard, R. Lambert, J. Wilshere (A. Young), J. Milner
Scorers: S. Gerrard 12; R. Lambert 26; D. Welbeck 45 +1, 50;
Scorers: None
England 4 - 1 Montenegro
England’s Road to the World Cup
San Marino 0 -8 England
England 2 - 0 Poland
Date: Friday 11th October 2013
Date: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
England team: J. Hart, K. Walker, L. Baines, S. Gerrard (c) (J. Milner), G. Cahill, P. Jagielka, A. Townsend (J. Wilshere), F. Lampard, D. Sturridge, W. Rooney, D. Welbeck
England team: J. Hart, C. Smalling, L. Baines, S. Gerratd (c), G. Cahill, P. Jagielka, A. Townsend (J. Milner), M. Carrick (F. Lampard), D. Sturridge (J. Wilshere), W. Rooney, D. Welbeck
Scorers: W. Rooney 48; B. Bošković 62 (og); A. Townsend 78; D. Sturridge 90 +3 (pen)
Scorers: W. Rooney 41; S. Gerrard 88
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The Group Stage
The Group Stage
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No self-respecting World Cup guide book would be complete without a Filly-Inny Bit, which is the technical term for that section containing the fixture schedule, ready made for the results of games to be entered as they take place. With the aid of this Free Lions tournament planner, you can build up your own record of the World Cup results, helping you predict what might happen next! On these three pages, you’ll find all the group stage fixtures, just waiting to have their scores filled in; the knockout phase schedule is located on page 74.
Group A Fixtures
Group A Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
Teams
Brazil v Croatia
12/06
Mexico v Cameroon
13/06
Sao Paulo
17:00
Brazil
Natal
13:00
Brazil v Mexico
17/06
Fortaleza
16:00
Croatia
Cameroon v Croatia
18/06
Manaus
18:00
Mexico
Cameroon v Brazil
23/06
Brasilia
17:00
Croatia v Mexico
23/06
Recife
17:00
W
L
D
GF
PTS
GA
PTS
Cameroon
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Group B Fixtures
GA
Group B Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
Teams
Spain v Netherlands
13/06
Salvador
16:00
Spain
Chile v Australia
13/06
Cuiaba
18:00
Spain v Chile
18/06
Rio De Janeiro
16:00
Netherlands
Australia v N’lands
18/06
Porto Alegre
13:00
Chile
Australia v Spain
23/06
Curitiba
13:00
Netherlands v Chile
23/06
Sao Paulo
13:00
W
L
D
GF
Australia
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
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Group C Fixtures
Group C Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
Colombia v Greece
14/06
Belo Horizonte
13:00
I. Coast v Japan
14/06
Recife
22:00
Colombia v I. Coast
19/06
Brasilia
13:00
Greece
Japan v Greece
19/06
Natal
19:00
Ivory Coast
Japan v Colombia
24/06
Cuiaba
16:00
Greece v I. Coast
24/06
Fortaleza
17:00
W
L
D
GF
GA
PTS
GA
PTS
GA
PTS
Colombia
Japan
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Group D Fixtures
Group D Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
Uruguay v C. Rica
14/06
Fortaleza
16:00
England v Italy
14/06
Manaus
18:00
Uruguay v England
19/06
Sao Paulo
16:00
Costa Rica
Italy v Costa Rica
20/06
Recife
13:00
England
Italy v Uruguay
24/06
Natal
13:00
C. Rica v England
24/06
Belo Horizonte
13:00
Teams
W
L
D
GF
Uruguay
Italy
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Group E Fixtures
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Teams
Group E Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
S’land v Ecuador
15/06
Brasilia
13:00
France v Honduras
15/06
Porto Alegre
16:00
S’land v France
20/06
Salvador
16:00
Ecuador France
Honduras v Ecuador
20/06
Curitiba
19:00
Honduras v S’land
25/06
Manaus
16:00
Ecuador v France
25/06
Rio De Janeiro
17:00
Teams
W
L
D
GF
Switzerland
Honduras
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Group F Fixtures
Group F Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
Argentina v BiH
15/06
Rio De Janeiro
19:00
Teams
Iran v Nigeria
16/06
Curitiba
16:00
Argentina v Iran
21/06
Belo Horizonte
13:00
BiH
Nigeria v BiH
21/06
Cuiaba
18:00
Iran
Nigeria v Argentina
25/06
Porto Alegre
13:00
BiH v Iran
25/06
Salvador
13:00
W
L
D
GF
PTS
GA
PTS
GA
PTS
Argentina
Nigeria
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Group G Fixtures
GA
Group G Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
Teams
Germany v Portugal
16/06
Salvador
13:00
Ghana v USA
16/06
Natal
19:00
Germany v Ghana
21/06
Fortaleza
16:00
Portugal
USA v Portugal
22/06
Manaus
18:00
Ghana
USA v Germany
26/06
Recife
13:00
Portugal v Ghana
26/06
Brasilia
13:00
W
L
D
GF
Germany
USA
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Group H Fixtures
Group H Table
Match
Date
Venue
K/O
Belgium v Algeria
17/06
Belo Horizonte
13:00
Teams
Russia v Korea R.
17/06
Cuiaba
18:00
Belgium v Russia
22/06
Rio De Janeiro
13:00
Algeria
Korea R. v Algeria
22/06
Porto Alegre
16:00
Russia
Korea R. v Belgium
26/06
Sao Paulo
17:00
Algeria v Russia
26/06
Curitiba
17:00
W
L
D
GF
Belgium
Korea Rep.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
Vs.
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Round of 16
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Match For Third Place
29.06.14 Recife
2014 World Cup Final
04.07.14 Rio De Janeiro
29.06.14 Fortaleza
08.07.14 Belo Horizonte
28.06.14 Rio De Janeiro
04.07.14 Fortaleza
28.06.14 Belo Horizonte
Round of 16 Quarter Finals Semi Finals
Semi Finals
Quarter Finals
Round of 16
30.06.14 Brasilia
13.07.14 Rio De Janeiro
01.07.14 Salvador
05.07.14 Brasilia
01.07.14 Sao Paulo
09.07.14 Sao Paulo
30.06.14 Porto Alegre
05.07.14 Salvador
12.07.14 Brasilia
Semi Finals Quarter Finals Round of 16
2408 miles
1671 miles
310 miles
Miami to Manaus
Manaus to Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo to Belo Horizonte
Manaus Fixtures (Local Time) Match
Date
K/O
(Game 8) England v Italy
14/06
18:00*
(Game 18) Cameroon v Croatia
18/06
18:00*
(Game 30) USA v Portugal
22/06
18:00*
(Game 41) Honduras v Switzerland
25/06
16:00
Manaus, the state capital of Amazonas, will host England’s opening game against Italy on 14th June. It’s the twelfth largest city in Brazil, with just over 2 million inhabitants; it sits 322m above sea level and some 1500km from the Atlantic Ocean, in the middle of the Amazonian rain forest. The city itself – with the exception of a few remarkable buildings - is not a beautiful place, and the majority of the visitors who arrive here have come not so much to visit Manaus itself, but because it is the launch point for trips up the river Amazon and into the jungle. In this sense, World Cup visitors will be exceptional:
*Please note the kick-off times of some fixtures originally planned in Manaus have changed.
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Location: Amazonas Population: approx 2.1 million Time zone: Amazon Time AMT (GMT -4) Telephone area dialling code: 092 Average daily June temperature: High 30°C/86°F Low 23°C/73°F
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Manaus Guide
Manaus Guide we will be in Manaus primarily for an event in the city itself, and any tourism in the short time available to us will be regarded as a bonus.
Getting there
By Air Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes airport is approximately 17km/10 miles north of the city centre. The airport dates back to the mid 1970s and its two large terminals have recently been modernised to meet the influx of visitors they’re expecting for both the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
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Domestic airlines operating internal flights from Manaus include:
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Azul - www.voeazul.com.br Copa Continental www.copaair.com GOL - www.voegol.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br TAP - www.flytap.com TRIP - www.voetrip.com.br The main domestic destinations include Brasília, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES Services include a 24-hr information desk, Federal police, tourist information, banks including ATMs, medical post, car rental, pharmacies, a comfort station, plenty of restaurants, cafes and snack bars, post office, duty free shopping, luggage lockers, wi-fi and an internet cafe. GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT Airport service buses run approximately every 30 minutes to Praça da Matriz in the city centre as well as Avenida Getúlio Vargas close to Rua José Clemente. There are two services: 306 ‘Aeroporto’ and the 813 is the ‘Aeroporto Ejecutivo’ or ‘Airport Executive’ which is a little less crowded, a little more expensive, but it has the added bonus of air-conditioning. Buses run from 05:00 to 23:00. The same service buses go back to the airport from the main bus terminal: Rodoviário Huascar Angelim on Rua Recife, or you can also board at Praça da Matriz or Avenida Getúlio Vargas. TAXI COMPANIES Coopertáxi - 092-3652-1278 or 092-3652-1568 Rádio Táxi Manaus - 092-36521578 or 092-3652-1459 Recife Rádio Táxi - 092-3238-7301 San José Taxi - 092-3652-1260 Tucuxi - 092-2123-9090 or 092-3622-4040 Vitotáxi - 092-3652-1552
Manaus Guide Taxis are supposed to charge a fixed rate - around R$60 - from the airport for the 25-minute ride into the city centre.
By Bus The long-distance bus terminal, Rodoviário Huascar Angelim is roughly 7km/4 miles north of the city centre. It’s fairly small and can be easily missed. A taxi from the bus station to the city centre will cost R$25-R$30. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES: Eucatur - www.eucatur.com.br have buses running from Manaus to Brasília, Cuiaba, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and São Paulo.
The stadium The Arena da Amazônia, originally the Estádio Vivaldão Lima, has had a total refurbishment for the 2014 World Cup. The majority of the old stadium was demolished in 2009 and more than 95% of materials from the old stadium have been reused in the new Arena. The stadium is located in the Ponta Negra district, a little over 5km north of the city. The area is a mixture of retail, industry and residential. There is little around the immediate area but the Amazonas Shopping Centre is approximately a 15 minute walk away which has a few fast-food outlets.
Fan Fest location Aruanã - Tel: 092-3236-8305 don’t currently have a website, you have to ring for timetables and bookings. For distances and flight times to other host cities from Manaus check out the table on page 17.
The nominated area for the Fan Fest was to be the Memorial Encontro das Ãguas (Memorial Meeting of the Waters), a leisure and food complex that was to be constructed not
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Manaus Guide
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only for use during the tournament but also for long-term benefits of encouraging tourism into the area. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, it looked likely that this idea was to be shelved and tournament organisers were looking at other venues large enough to hold the Fan Fest.
are relatively cheap; for longer journeys try to negotiate a price before you start your journey. Always make sure the meter is on as drivers can conveniently ‘forget’ to start it. Taxi ranks can be found at the Opera House or the Mercado Municipal. Alternatively, get your hotel to ring one for you.
Check the FSF website nearer the tournament for an update on the Fan Fest venue.
Safety and security
Getting around BUSES The bus system is the main mode of transport. Road conditions aren’t perfect, but the bus does get you to your destination eventually. The buses are relatively cheap; all bus routes begin at the Marquês de Santa Cruz next to the Praça da Matriz and the majority of buses pass along Avenida Getúilo Vargas. As it is the only mode of transport, it’s best to try and avoid travelling during the morning and evening rush hours. TAXIS Taxis are plentiful and for short journeys
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Walking around during the day is safe, especially around the city centre and main tourist areas. It’s best to avoid the east zone, it isn’t a safe environment and there really isn’t anything of interest that should bring you to the area anyway. At night try not to walk around the city, especially alone; take a taxi instead because as a tourist you risk drawing attention to yourself. EMERGENCIES Police Tel: 190 Tourist Police, Avenida Eduardo Ribeiro, Tel: 092-3231-1998 Ambulance Tel: 192 HOSPITALS Hospital Pronto Socorro 28 de Agost,
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Rua Recife, Adriamópolis. Tel: 092-3643-4800 Drogaria Avenida, Avenida Senador Alvero Maia 744, Centro. Tel: 092-3627-4400 GENERAL Main Post Office, Barroso 220. Open Mon to Fri 08:00 - 16:00, Sat 08:00 - noon TOURIST OFFICE Centro de Atendimento ao Turista (CAT), Avenida Eduardo Ribeiro 666. Tel: 092-3182-6250 Open weekdays 08:00 17:00 and weekends 08:00 - noon BRITISH EMBASSY There is no Embassy in Manaus but there will be representatives available in Manaus in the days before, during and after the game should you need their assistance. For more details, see the Foreign and Commonwealth Office information on pages 124-125. CURRENCY EXCHANGE Banco do Brasil, Guilherme Moreira 315. The exchange is on the second floor and is only open 09:00 - 11:00 Mon to Fri. BANKS WITH ATMS Bradesco, Avenida Eduardo Ribeiro 475. HSBC, Rua Dr Moreira 226. Open 09:00 - 15:00 Mon to Fri HSBC, Rua 24 de Maio. Open 09:00 15:00 Mon to Fri.
Things to see and do Conjunto Arquitetônico do Porto de Manaus has been a listed National Heritage site since 1987 and consists of several buildings of importance: the building of the island of São
Vicente on Rua Bernardo Ramos, the Central Office building on Taqueirinho Street, Museum of Porto on Boulevard Vivaldo Lima, the Legislative Assembly on RuaVittorio Governor and the old Public Treasury on RuaMauricio de Souza. Teatro Amazonas (Amazonas Theatre) Praça São Sebastião. Guided tours are available for a charge. Open 09:00 to 17:00 daily. Rio Negro Palace, Avenida Sete de Setembro 1546, Centro. Another building to come from the rubber boom, this originally was a private residence of a wealthy merchant. It became a national Heritage site in 1980. Open for tours Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00. Encontro das Aguas (Meeting of the Waters) is a natural occurrence where the black waters of the Rio Negro meet with the much paler, sandy waters of the Rio Solimoes/Rio Amazonas. The different coloured waters run side by side for more than 6km/4 miles without mixing. There are a number of companies that do boat trips to the waters, and there is a charge. ParicatubaWaterfall is a natural landmark situated on the Rio Negro. The waterfall is formed by a small river running through sedimentary
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Manaus Guide rocks and is surrounded by lush jungle foliage. Access is by boat only for which there will be a charge. OUT OF TOWN Amazon rainforest trips - day trips into the rainforest have always been popular with tourists and many local tour operators come with their own jungle camp, where the attractions and activities on offer can be extremely varied. Prices vary depending on a number of elements: how long the trip is, whether you stay overnight, what accommodation you choose etc.
Most lodges offer either two or four day packages; the lodges have guides and can arrange activities such as swimming, caiman alligator searches, piranha fishing and canoe trips.
Eating and drinking Adrianópolis and Ponta Negra are the most popular areas. Adrianópolis has a number of fine restaurants in a fairly concentrated area whereas Ponta Negra offers a number of options that stay open later with a varied selection of bars.
Accommodation According to Brazil’s Federal Government website, the Manaus area currently has an adequate number of hotels with more than 15,000 rooms available for the World Cup. What they don’t state is what the rooms are: whether hostels, mid- to top-range lodgings, apartments or jungle lodges on the outskirts of the city, and specific numbers of what is available and in what ‘areas’ as Manaus is a pretty big place! A selection of mid-range lodging options can be found around Avenida Mandii, Avenida Rodrigo Otavio, Rua Barroso, Rua Doutor Mooriera and Rua Flavio Espirito Santo in the central area of the city. If you’re looking for the jungle experience then consider staying outside of Manaus in one of the outlying jungle resorts. There are more than 20 resorts to choose from within a 200km/124 mile radius and the lodges range from basic to luxurious.
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Local dishes in the Amazonas are often influenced by African cuisine and are usually based around manioc, yams, beans and freshwater fish, together with tropical fruits. Some of the most popular dishes you can find in most restaurants include bolo de macaxeira, an oily cake made from manioc flour and usually served with jam or chocolate sauce; tapioquinha is a pancake also made with manioc flour and with tucuma palm fruit and local cheese. Caldo is a Portuguese-style soup with potatoes, sausages and lots of green veg. Tacacá is another soup made with tucupi (manioc broth), dried shrimps, yellow peppers and ‘ambu’ which is a type of herb. Yet another soup, Vatapá is made with shrimps, garlic, peanuts or cashew nuts and chicory and usually served with wheat flour or rice. Fresh fish is a daily staple and the following may be a few types you’ve not tried before. Tucunaré is a meaty fish that is best just plainly grilled
Manaus Guide whereas pirarucú is known as the cod fish of the Amazon and is usually served salted. Tambaqui and paçu also have a firm flesh and are normally used in stews and broths. DRINKING Adrianopolis and Cachoerinha are popular areas with a number of bars offering live music and entertainment most nights. If you want to watch other matches during the tournament there are a number of sports bars that are likely to be showing games - Touchdown on Avenida Rio Branco, is pretty big and has plenty of large screens; they also have a pretty good menu. Cachaçaria of Dedé & Empóriohas has three branches - (1)Park 10, (2) Manauara Shopping Uberlândia, (3) Shopping Ponta Negra. There are a number of microbreweries in the area - Arosuco Aromas e Sucos is located at Avenida Constantino Nery 3575; Cervejaria Fellice is at Studio 5, Festival Mall on Rua Rodrigo Otávio 3555 and Cervejaria Besser Bier is at 43a Rua Virgínia Wolf, Shangrilla VII, Parque 10.
Amazon handbook Anyone looking for further information about visiting Manaus or the Amazonas region would be well advised to consult our friends at www. amazonhandbook.com. The team there not only produce the best, most honest and most reliable guidebook to the region – with listings of available accommodation and excursion - but they have also generously volunteered to answer any specific questions Free Lions readers may have. They can be contacted via fans@ amazonhandbook.com. Also worth a look is the website at www.inbrasil2014. com; they’re also planning on producing a mobile app before the tournament.
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São Paulo Guide
São Paulo Guide
São Paulo Fixtures (Local Time) Match
Date
K/O
(Game 1) Brazil v Croatia
12/06
17:00
(Game 23) Uruguay v England
19/06
16:00
(Game 36) Netherlands v Chile
23/06
13:00
(Game 47) Korean Republic v Belgium
26/06
17:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 55) 1F v 2E
01/07
13:00
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Semi Final Match
Date
K/O
(Game 62) Winner 59 v Winner 60
09/07
17:00
Location: State of São Paulo/Serra do Mar Population: approx 11 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 011 Average daily June temperature: High 25°C/77°F Low 20°C/68°F
São Paulo is where England will play their 2nd group game against Uruguay on 19th June. It is the financial and business centre of Brazil, is the country’s biggest city and ranks among the most populous in the world, with just over 11 million inhabitants. It is nicknamed Terra da Garoa (Land of the Drizzle) after its renowned unstable weather and plentiful rainfall. Though founded back in the early 1530s by Jesuit priests, São Paulo remained in the middle of nowhere for much of its early history until bandits headed out there in their quest for gold.
GUARULHOS AIRPORT Guarulhos airport is approximately 30km/19 miles and a 45 minute drive - longer in rush hour northeast of the centre.
A decade after the city status was granted, cultivation of coffee started. The city became a powerful centre of commerce by the mid 1800s. Slaves were mainly used to work the coffee plantations, but after slavery was abolished in 1888, the city attracted many migrants.
All international flights and the majority of domestic flights depart from Terminals 1 and 2 in the main building except for Azul, TRIP and Passaredo who now operate from the new Terminal. Shuttle buses run regularly between the terminals 24/7.
Today, São Paulo boasts a powerful stock exchange and an important financial district, located along the Avenida Paulista. The historic centre also remains in part, while the city is home to many colleges, including the 19th century College of Law, and various skyscrapers, including both the Banespa Skyscraper and the Edificio Itália.
It is likely that more airlines will move to this terminal by the time the tournament comes around, so check before you leave.
Getting there
By Air São Paulo has two main airports; Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo is usually known as Guarulhos or Cumbica - that said, for the 2014 World Cup it will be known as GRU Airport - and the domestic airport Aeroporto Congonhas. There is another small airport, Campinas, 95km away from São Paulo that is used by Azul.
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Gold and precious stones were discovered in Minas Gerais, and São Paulo being the gateway to Minas Gerais, enjoyed much of the benefits. São Paulo was declared a city not long after the gold discovery, in 1711.
Terminal 3 is still under construction but it is planned to open in 2014. Domestic airlines operating from Guarulhos Airport: Avianca - www.avianca.com.br Azul - www.voeazul.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br TAP - www.flytap.com.br TRIP - www.voetrip.com.br If you are flying with Azul, be sure to check which airport you are arriving/departing from, as the airline uses both this airport and Campinas, 95km away. FACILITIES AT GUARULHOS AIRPORT There are numerous banks and ATMs throughout the airport and seven currency exchange centres, plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets including a
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State government-operated EMTU buses (blue vehicles with air-conditioning) run a shuttle bus between Guarulhos and Congonhas airports every 30 to 40 minutes from 05:30 to midnight and every 60 to 90 minutes from midnight to 05:30.
Services include an information desk, disabled-accessible facilities, public telephones and a medical post in Terminal 1.
EMTU buses also travel between Guarulhos and the Tietê Bus Terminal from 05:00 to midnight, every 30 to 60 minutes; the downtown Praça de República from 05:40 to midnight every 60 to 90 minutes; and the Hotel Maksoud Plaza from 05:50 to 23:10, every 60 to 70 minutes, stopping at most major hotels around Avenida Paulista.
GETTING TO/FROM GUARULHOS AIRPORT BUSES Airport Bus Service Pássaro Marron (Tel: 0800-285-3047) www.airportbusservice.com. br, runs buses between the airport, the city centre, rodoviária, Congonhas airport, Avenida Paulista and Jardins hotels, Avenida Faria Lima, Metrô Tatuape, Rodoviária Tietê and the Praça da República.
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Lines also connect Gaurulhos to the Barra Funda terminal and the Shopping Eldorado. Full timetables can be found on their website www.airportbusservice. com.br Tel: 0800-770-2287
Buses leave every 10 minutes from 05:00-02:00. All are airconditioned. The company have waiting rooms in terminals 1 & 2 - look for their distinctive red & blue logo or ask at the tour information desk if you can’t find the lounge.
TAXIS The blue and white, airconditioned Guarucoop radio taxis are the only taxi service allowed to operate from the international airport and charge R$116 to Avenida Paulista, but we suspect prices are likely to rise during the tournament.
Suburban Airport Service runs two routes (257 or 299) to/from Metrô Tatuapé departing every 15 minutes between 05:00 and midnight. The journey time is between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic.
CONGONHAS DOMESTIC AIRPORT Congonhas domestic airport is located approximately 8km south of Centro, a 15 to 45 minute drive depending on the traffic; it serves many domestic destinations and is the base for
Domestic airlines operating from Congonhas Airport: Avianca www.avianca.com.br Azul www.voeazul.com.br GOL www.voegol.com.br NHT www.voenht.com.br Pantanal www.voepantanal.com.br TAM www.tam.com.br TAP www.flytap.com.br FACILITIES AT CONGONHAS AIRPORT There are a number of international and Brazilian banks with ATMs available, a post office, over a dozen cafes, restaurants, bars and snack shops and shopping outlets including duty free goods, gifts, reading materials, travel sundries and a pharmacy. If you want to hire a car there are a number of outlets including Avis and Hertz. Disabled-accessible facilities are available. GETTING TO/FROM CONGONHAS AIRPORT BUSES Buses operate daily from Congonhas, connecting it with the Guarulhos International Airport, along with Santos Airport in Litoral and the Terminal Rodoviário bus station in Campinas. The Executive bus ‘Airport Bus Service’ goes into the city centre, stopping at the Tietê Bus
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the Rio-São Paulo shuttle which departs every half hour.
Terminal, the Tauape Metrô station and a number of hotels along the Rua Augusta and Avenida Paulista. The entire journey takes around an hour. BY METRÔ São Paulo’s Metrô system connects the São Judas Station on the Blue Line 1, with a bus running from this station to Congonhas airport. TAXI COMPANIES Airport taxis to the city centre operate on a ticket system; go to the second booth on leaving the terminal and book a co-op taxi at the Taxi Cocum counter; these are the best value. Guarucoop - 011-2440-7070 Rádio Táxi Vermelho e Branco - 011-3146-4000 Táxi Comum Congonhas - 011-5533-6631 Táxi Comum Tietê - 011-2221-3779 Congonhas is much closer to downtown and the Zona Sul, so it usually costs no more than R$50. The price is set before the start of the journey based on your dropoff address or suburb and can take from 45 minutes to two hours in peak traffic.
By Bus The three key bus terminals in the city are connected to the Metrô stations. The huge main station - serving all major Brazilian cities -
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For distances and flight times to other host cities from Sao Paulo check out the table on page 17.
The stadium
Terminal Tietê, Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, 1800, Santana 02030-000. Tel: 011-3866-1100 Terminal Barra Funda, Rua Auro Soares de Moura Andrade 664, Barra Funda - 01154-060. Tel: 011-3866-1100 Terminal Jabaquara, Rua dos Jequitibás, Jabaquara 04321-090. Tel: 011-3866-1100 BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Bus companies that travel to/from São Paulo: Cometa - www.viacaocometa. com.br Belo Horizonte (8 hrs), Curitiba (6 hrs) Real Expresso - www.realexpresso. com.br Brasília (15 hrs) Itapemirim - www.itapemirim. com.br Recife (45 hrs) Auto Viacao1001 - www. autoviacao1001.com.br Rio (6 hrs) São Geraldo - www.saogeraldo. com.br Salvador (32 hrs) Some of the websites are Portuguese only. Your server may offer translation of pages.
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The Arena Corinthians, also known as the Arena de Itaquera or Arena de São Paulo, will host the opening game of the World Cup with the hosts Brazil facing Croatia. Or at least, that was the plan. Construction of the new R$820 million stadium began in 2011 and was due to be completed for the FIFA deadline in December 2013, but funding delays as well as a fatal accident in November 2013 when a crane collapsed killing two workers meant that the opening of the stadium was put back to early 2014. The capacity is 48,000, but temporary stands will increase this to 68,000 during the tournament. At the time of going to press, the stadium was still under construction. The arena is located in Itaquera, a neighbourhood about 18km east of the city centre which can be reached by both bus and subway. Corinthians Itaquera Metrô station is just 500 metres from the stadium and Artur
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modern and efficient Metrô system. In order to reduce congestion there is a ‘car rotation system’ in place in the centre. During peak hours (07:00 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 20:00) there is a restriction on vehicles driving within a mini ring road according to the final digit on the number plate; this includes hired vehicles.
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As is the norm with Fan Fest areas now, the venue will have big screens, food and drink outlets and daily music and cultural displays on a staged area.
Getting around Sao Paulo is a very large city, and the best way of getting around is by the
There are some tickets that allow travel on buses and the Metrô or a single Metrô ticket allows 4 trips within a 3 hour period. Tickets can be purchased at shops, lottery outlets and authorised SPTrans dealers. Fares and timetables can be found at www.metro.sp.gov.br and details of tickets can be found at www.sptrans.com.br. TAXIS There are plenty of metered taxis around the city but there are three types of taxis: common, special and radio taxis. Special and radio taxis are more expensive as you have the added bonus
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The location for the Fan Fest will be at the Vale do Anhangabaú (Anhangabaú Valley) a large open space in the central area of the city. It’s a large public area that in the past was used for public demonstrations, rallies and political presentations. The area has garden areas and fountains, which are likely to be fenced off for the tournament.
METRÔ The Metrô operates daily from 04:00 and depending on the station, has different closing times; from Sunday to Friday they run until midnight, and on Saturday until 01:00.
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São Paulo Guide of air-conditioning and the vehicles are likely to be newer than common taxis. Make sure you use a licensed cab and that the driver starts the meter before your journey begins. Special - Guarucoop - 011-2440-7070 Radio - Rádio Táxi Vermelho e Branco 011-3146-4000 Radio - Táxi Comum Congonhas 011-5533-6631 Radio - Táxi Comum Tietê 011-2221-3779 Common - Ligue Taxis - 2101-3030 Common - Coppertax - 2095-6000 BUSES There are more than 1,300 bus routes across the city, so there’s bound to be a bus to get you where you want to go. There are three main bus terminals in the city: Rodoviária do Tieté; Rodoviária da Barra Funda and Rodoviária do Jabaquara - all are open from 06:00 to 22:30. Buses can get overcrowded during peak times and are prone to pickpockets. TRAINS CPTM (São Paulo Metrôpolitan Transport Company) covers the smaller regions of the city and Marginal Pinheiros. The trains connect with the Metrô at the following stations - Barra Funda, Brás and Santo Amaro. Timetables and fares are available on their website, but unfortunately this is only available in Portuguese www.cptm.sp.gov.br. BY CAR Travelling around by private vehicle in the city is not advisable around the time of the tournament, especially match days, due to road closures,
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traffic exclusion areas, parking restrictions and the likelihood of even more congestion than usual. Plates ending in 1 or 2 are not allowed in the restricted area on Monday, ending in 3 or 4 on Tuesday, 5 and 6 on Wednesday, 7 and 8 on Thursday, 9 and 0 on Friday. It’s likely this will continue to be enforced during the tournament. At the time of research details of transport and Park and Ride facilities had not yet been finalised so check out our website nearer the tournament for up-to-date details.
Things to see and do
Estadio do Pacaembu, Praça Charles Miller. This city-owned stadium is located to the north of the city centre in the Pacaembu district, and has hosted recent Corinthians’ home games, and previously those of Pameiras. It is also home to the Brazilian Museum of Football, which is housed beneath the stands of the ground. Open 10:00-17:00, entry R$6. Parque do Ibirapuera (Ibirapuera Park), Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral. The park is home to a Japanese Pavilion, a planetarium, a sports arena
São Paulo Guide and an array of museums and other attractions. The park was opened in 1954 as part of the city’s 400 year anniversary celebrations, and has become one of the city’s most popular sites for both tourists and locals. Open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. Mercado Municipal (City Market), Rua da Cantareira306, Sé, Centro. The city’s main grocery market, this huge 1928 neo-baroque-style building is a mustvisit for gourmets and food lovers. It houses roughly 300 stalls that sell just about everything edible, from all over Brazil. It also has restaurants and traditional snack bars. Edificio Itália, Avenida Ipiranga, Praça da República, Sao Paulo. One of Sao Paulo’s tallest buildings, the elegant Edificio Itália offers spectacular views over the city at 168 metres/551 feet high. The 44th floor is home to the rather exclusive Terraço Italia
restaurant. There is an observation deck on the rooftop. Open daily, admission free to diners. OUT OF TOWN The Port of Santos is approximately 81km/50 miles away and is where Pelé played for the majority of his career. It has a number of beaches. Ubatuba is located on the north coast of São Paulo. There are over 70 beaches along a 90km coastline, historical buildings and plenty of restaurants and a lively nightlife. Hopi Hari www.hopihari.com.br, Rodovia dos Bandeirantes, Vinhedo, is a popular theme park about an hour from downtown São Paulo. There are numerous rides from simple and child-friendly to fast and furious for the adrenaline junkies. Food outlets are also available. Most of the large hotels can book you on a shuttle bus to the park.
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There is an entrance fee but this does not include the prices of the rides. Check their website for opening times / days.
Accommodation
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Currently, São Paulo has approximately 42,000 short-term rentable apartments and 105,000 beds available, while a further 4,000 apartments are being constructed to meet demand for not only the 2014 World Cup but also the 2016 Olympics.
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As São Paulo is predominantly a financial and business city there are plenty of mid-range to luxury rooms and apartments available but hostels and pousadas (guesthouses) are extremely thin on the ground. The majority of hotels tend to cluster in the region of the financial district around Avenida Paulista, or in the Jardins district, around 5km southwest of the city centre. Avenida Paulista is in the financial district around Marginal Pinheiros (the SP-015 seven-lane motorway) and has mainly mid-range to top-end
hotels catering to business travellers and executives. Metrô connections make it easy to travel back and forth from this area. Jardins offers less traffic than Avineda Paulista and it’s here you’ll find some of the city’s best restaurants, shops and cafes; the only down side is that there is no Metrô service. A bus to Avenida Paulista (and the nearest Metrô station) runs along Rua Augusta and will take around 15 to 20 minutes; a bus into Centro will take 25-45 minutes or a taxi will be 10 to 15 minutes. Higienópolis is a quiet, residential neighbourhood not far from Centro with a good number of shops and restaurants. A 20-minute walk from Tryp Higienópolis takes you to the Praça da República. Centro is close to everything going on downtown, but generally the hotels are of poor quality, and the area is very seedy at night, and not very safe. It is not recommended as a place to stay. For those requiring cheaper accommodation, there is a selection of hostels in the Vila Madelena area of the city.
São Paulo Guide Eating and drinking Almost any type of cuisine can be found in São Paulo and the Italian, German and Japanese districts feature a wealth of restaurants serving their traditional dishes. There is also a wide selection of French, Indian and Thai restaurants scattered around. Vegetarians may struggle to find some decent restaurants, with only a few options in the city. Lanchonetes are popular for a cheap meal, you pay by the weight of the food you put on your plate; they can be found dotted all around the city. The Vila Madelena district has numerous bars and restaurants from the cheap and cheerful eateries to fine dining. Fast food outlets are usually found in the main shopping areas and in shopping malls with popular outlets including McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Burger King and Bob’s Burgers. There are plenty of fast food eateries on Avenida Paulista, you’re bound to find something to keep you going. WHAT TO EAT Churrascarias (barbecue houses) are
popular and the meats are usually of good quality. For a quick and tasty lunch locals usually go for Feijoada, a pork and black bean stew which is usually served with rice and washed down with a fruit juice or caldo de cana (sugar cane and lime juice). Another favourite is moqueca, a fish stew cooked in coconut and palm oil. Another traditional dish of the city is couve de folhas, which is basically cabbage seasoned with pork. For a quick snack or food on the go, sanduiche de mortadela is popular and usually sold in the local market. It consists of a roll made of sourdough, smothered in mayo, Dijon mustard, cheese and layers upon layers of sliced Italian mortadella sausage. Sounds just the recipe for a mild heart attack! DRINKING Tropical fruit juices are popular to drink at meal times, with mangaba, cupuasú, cajú and acerola being most popular. There are a number of microbreweries in the city but most are on the outskirts. • Karavelle Brewpub, Alameda Lorena 1784, Jardins • National Brewery, Avenida Pedrosode Moraes 604, Pinheiros
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Belo Horizonte Fixtures Match
Date
K/O
(Game 5) Columbia v Greece
14/06
13:00
(Game 15 ) Belgium v Algeria
17/06
13:00
(Game 27 ) Argentina v Iran
21/06
13:00
(Game 40) Costa Rica v England
24/06
13:00
28/06
13:00
08/07
15:00
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(Game 49) 1A v 2B
Semi finals (Game 61 Winner 57 v Winner 58
State: Minas Gerais Population: approx 2.5 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 031 Average daily June temperature: High 25°C/77°F Low 13°C/55°F
Belo Horizonte is where England will play their 3rd and final group game against Costa Rica on 24th June. It is known to locals as ‘Bay-Agah’ and its name derives from the Portuguese language and means ‘beautiful horizon’ because of the mountainous scenery. Today, it’s the sixth most populous city in Brazil with 2.4 million residents; its Metrôpolitan area is the third largest after Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The city was originally named Currall delRei and replaced Ouro Preto as the state
Belo Horizonte is often regarded as a landmark for town planning; the city owes a lot to the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer with a number of prominent buildings having been designed by him. (His name will crop up in many other cities as well, as he has designed a significant amount of amazing landmark buildings around Brazil).
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capital in 1889 but didn’t change its name to Belo Horizonte until 1906. The city isn’t known as a major Brazilian tourist spot as some say it’s overdeveloped and therefore overcrowded.
Pantanal - www.voepantanal.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br TRIP - www.voetrip.com.br FACILITIES AND SERVICES AT CONFINS AIRPORT There are two banks in the arrivals hall, both open from 11:00 to 16:00 and seven ATMs operational 24hrs in and around the terminal. There are several car hire company booths as well as a medical post and a 24 hr pharmacy. The post office in the domestic terminal is open from 07:00 to 20:00 Mon to Fri, 08:00 to 16:00 Sat.
Getting there
By Air There are direct flights from most of the major cities in Brazil to Belo Horizonte. Aeroporto Internacional Tancredo Neves, also called Confins Airport, receives international flights - from Paris and Lisbon - and the majority of domestic flights; it’s approximately 40km/18 miles north of the city centre. The smaller Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport also known as Aeroporto Pampulha is only 10km/6 miles north of the city and handles only domestic flights. Domestic Airlines that operate from Confins and Pampulha airports: Avianca - www.avianca.com Azul - www.voeazul.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br
There are numerous cafes, restaurants and snack bars. Paneria is in the food court of the domestic terminal and is open 24hrs. An internet base is on the passenger terminal concourse and is available 24hrs. There are a number of duty free and gift shops available. GETTING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT Confins Airport is linked to the city by a number of ‘airport buses’ run by Expresso Unir www. conexaoaeroporto.com.br. There are frequent buses between the city centre and both airports every 15 - 45 minutes between 05:15 and 01:15. The journey time to Pampulha Airport is 30 minutes and to the centre approximately 75 minutes. Heading back to the airport, the bus leaves Belo Horizonte’s bus station every 15 45 minutes between the hours of 04:15 and 23:30.
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Belo Horizonte Guide A number of public transport buses also go to/from the airport:
BH Taxi - 031-3418-2000 Unitaxi - 031-3418-2233
Route 5250/5270: Confins Airport to Belo Horizonte Bus Station. Estimated journey time is approximately 60 minutes. Fare is around R$10 for a single journey. Occasional buses on this route go through Pampulha Airport. Check the timetable at the bus stand for up-to-date information.
All companies are located outside the domestic arrivals hall.
Route 5251: Confins Airport Pampulha Airport. The estimated journey time is around 45 minutes and the fare should be roughly R$10 for a single journey. Urban bus route 5252/5271: Confins Airport - Belo Horizonte Bus Station. The journey time is approximately 75 minutes and the fare is R$9 approx. Executivo bus (Executive busair-conditioned): Confins Airport - Álvares Cabral Terminal. The bus has a sales booth in the main lobby of the terminal where you buy your ticket. The fare is approx R$20 and the journey time to the centre is approximately 50 minutes. Álvares Cabral Terminal is just southwest of Parque Municipal (Municipal Park) in the city centre. TAXI COMPANIES Especial taxis Coopertramo - +55 31 3689-2040 Cootramo - +55 31 3689-2352 Conventional taxis Cooperfins - +55 31 3689-2113 Minas Taxi - +55 31 3689-2349
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By Bus The long-distance bus station is located next to Praça Rio Bronco at the northwest end of Avenida Afonso Pena in the city centre. The bus station is clean and well organised with toilets, a post office, telephones, left-luggage lockers (open 07:00 - 22:00) and shops. During peak periods of travel, buses for Brasília and the northeast sometimes leave from alternate terminals; ask when buying your ticket. The majority of buses have air conditioning. It is worthwhile using ‘leito’ services if available as these offer the highest level of comfort; leito buses have wide, reclining seats that are the closest to a bed you can get for long journeys. Tickets must be bought in advance. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES The following companies go to a number of host cities: Cometa - www.viacaocometa. com.br Curitiba, Rio and São Paulo Gontijo - www.gontijo.com.br Cuiaba, Curitiba, Forteleza, Natal, Recife, Salvador and São Paulo Itapemirim - www.itapemirim. com.br Brasília, Natal, Recife
Belo Horizonte Guide Útil - www.util.com.br Rio de Janeiro. For distances and flight times to other host cities from Belo Horizonte check out the table on page 17.
The stadium The Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, or as the locals call it, the Mineirão, is located in the Pampulha neighbourhood of Belo Horizonte and is one of the most significant venues in Brazilian football. After the World Cup it is likely to be home to two former national champions, Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro; Cruzeiro have already agreed a 25 year deal to play at the stadium. The Mineirão is located in Pampulha, a residential area about 9km north of the city centre with the university campus also not too far away. Buses from the city centre pass the stadium and the journey from downtown to the stadium is approximately 50 minutes. The best way to reach the ground for England’s game will be by the shuttle buses,
which depart from various shopping malls but primarily from Savassi Square in the south of the city. There will be a small charge for the buses. The Estadio Mineirão has already hosted games in the Confederations Cup. The stadium has also been host to a number of concerts since its reopening with big names such as Elton John, Paul McCartney and Beyonce performing there. The overall capacity is 62,547 but for the World Cup this has been reduced to 57,483.
Fan fest location Belo Horizonte’s FIFA Fan Fest will be located at Expominas, the city’s exhibition hall located some six or seven kilometres west of the city centre. The venue is entirely covered, with a capacity of 21,000, and will show all World Cup games on big screens in the main hall. It can be reached by train, and also by shuttle bus from the city centre.
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Belo Horizonte Guide Getting around ORIENTATION Belo Horizonte centres on the large Parque Municipal which is in downtown and on the main road, Avenida Afonso Pena. This is a busy area full of transport and pedestrians on a daily basis except for Sunday morning when traffic is banned and it becomes a large open-air market. During the day, the commercial district end of Avenida Afonso Pena is the busiest and best place for lunch whereas at night, activity shifts to the Savassi district which has plenty of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. It is worth noting that the Parque Municipal is not safe after dark, and so it is best avoided. Pampulha, 8km north of the city, is where most cultural attractions and touristy bits are.
volumes of passengers daily, and is struggling to meet the daily demands. If you are based in central Belo Horizonte most places are easily walkable, but note that the city is built on hills which mean the streets can be pretty steep. BUSES The buses are safe and easy to use. Fares depend on where you are travelling, but are always less than R$5. The buses are colour-coded: green buses and white buses run on express routes, yellow buses do circular routes, blue buses run diagonal routes and red and beige buses cover outer suburbs. For the World Cup the city will launch three Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines which will have their own designated bus lanes, therefore cutting travelling time in almost half. The local bus station is situated in the north of the city centre. www.pbh.gov.br/rodoviaria.
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METRÔ The Metrô currently consists of only one 28km line with nineteen stops. It is currently being extended to add a further twelve stops but whether these will be completed before the World Cup is anyone’s guess. Unfortunately it has little use for tourists as it doesn’t hit any of the main tourist areas.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT The bus and Metrô system is the easiest and most inexpensive way to get around. Taxis are also on hand but are best used for short journeys only. Although reliable, the public transport system in Belo Horizonte, as with most major Brazilian cities, carries huge
TAXIS Most taxis in Belo Horizonte are white (taxi comum) but there are also special taxis that are black. Both are metered with journeys starting at around R$4. If you want a taxi you should get someone from your hotel to ring, as many companies’ switchboard operators are unlikely to speak English. Alternatively, there are plenty of taxi ranks around the city.
Emergencies Police Emergency: 190 Non-emergency: 031 3330 5200 Medical emergency: 192 HOSPITAL Telephone: 031 3239 9200 Hospital João XXIII, Avenida Alfredo Balena 400. TOURIST INFORMATION Belotur. Tel: 031-3277-7666 Avenida Afonso Pena 1055. There are also offices at the bus terminal (rodoviária) and at the Confins airport. BRITISH EMBASSY There is no British Consulate in Belo Horizonte. However, there will be a Home Office representative available in Belo Horizonte in the subsequent days before and after England’s game should you require their assistance. CURRENCY EXCHANGE • Banco do Brasil, Rua Rio de Janeiro 750, Centro. Open 11:00 - 16:00 • Banco do Brasil, Rua Sergipe, 1.062 Funcionários. Open 10:00 - 15:00 • Bradesco Exchange, Rua Paraíba, 626 Funcionários. Open 09:00 - 16:00
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CAR Driving in Belo Horizonte is safe; the roads are in a good condition although exits on highways aren’t always clearly marked. Rush hour traffic can be extremely heavy and parking can be difficult. For on-street parking you have to purchase a card at newsstands or book shops, as well as this, the city’s diagonal grid of streets is tough to navigate.
Things to see and do The Conjunto Arquitetônico da Pampulha, (The Pampulha Architectural Complex) is a 1940s complex designed by the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and one of Belo Horizonte’s most visited tourist attractions. The complex encompasses the Museu de Arte da Pampulha (The Pampulha Art Museum), the Casa do Baile (The House of Dance) and the Igreja da São Francisco de Assis (The Church of St. Francis of Assisi). Igreja de São Francisco de Assis, (The Church of St. Francis of Assisi). On the banks of Pampulha’s artificial lake, Niemeyer’s striking modernist church is an architectural delight. Open 09:00 -17:00 Tue-Sat, noon - 17:00 Sun. The Mercado Central (Central Market), dates back from 1929 and has over 40 stalls as well as a number of popular bars if shopping isn’t your thing. Open Mon-Sat 07:00 - 18:00, Sun 07:00 13:00. Closed Mondays. The Palácio das Artes (the Palace of Arts), is another Niemeyer-designed building and is home to three theatres, three art galleries, a cinema, a bookstore, a coffee shop and a local crafts shop. Open TueSat 10:00 - 21:00, Sun 14:00 - 20:00. Parque Muncipal Américo Renée Giannetti, (City Park, americo Renée Giannetti), is a 45-acre site with tropical plants and walkways which was opened to the public in 1897 and inspired by the landscaping of French gardens. Open Tue-Sun 06:00 - 18:00. Praça da Liberdade (Freedom Square). When the city was founded the
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Belo Horizonte Guide square was created to house public administration offices and is beset by palm trees, fountains and a band stand. Palácio da Liberdade (Liberty Palace), Praça da Liberdade, Funcionários. Built in 1898, the French-style Liberdade Palace is the headquarters of the Minas Gerais government. Open Sun 09:00-12:30 only.
Praça da Liberdade
Pampulha Lagoon is a man-made lake located on the south west side of Belo Horizonte, built in 1940 and not too far away from the Mineirao Stadium.
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OUT OF TOWN Mata do Jambreiro (Jambreiro Forest/ Nature Reserve). An enormous nature reserve encompassing some 2,250 acres, the reserve is the perfect place to come and spot local wildlife and is located approximately 20km/12 miles from the city. It is said to be home to more than 150 species of birds alone, together with a selection of mammals and other indigenous creatures, which can often be spotted as you walk along the trails to the main vantage points. Open daily, admission free.
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There are a number of colonial towns that are worth a visit: São João del Rei, Tiradentes and Ouro Preto. Both São João del Rei and Tiradentes have a number of excellent restaurants and Ouro Preto has a number of baroque churches. All three are accessible by bus.
Accommodation There are currently 118 lodgings with 21,500 beds in central Belo Horizonte, this rises to 417 lodgings with a total of approximately 30,000 in the Metrôpolitan area. A total of 50 hotels are currently under construction which should add a further 10,000 beds; of these, 40% are going to be 4- or 5-star lodgings (a total of 21 of the new hotels). Considering Belo Horizonte’s hills and the long walking distances between key places of interest, the location of your hotel will be important. There are plenty of three-star accommodation choices in Belo Horizonte’s city centre; budget hotels/ hostels are a bit thin on the ground but what is available are mostly based around the train station. A number of tower-block hotels are concentrated around Avenida Afonso Pena, where the main shopping district, the Municipal Park, the Palace of Arts Theatre and notable churches are located. There are also a number of hotels in the Savassi neighbourhood. It’s worth noting that if you get accommodation in the Lourdes neighbourhood, that this area is an uphill climb from the main tourist destinations in the city; if you don’t fancy yomping uphill you might consider somewhere else to stay.
Eating and drinking Most bars and restaurants in the city centre close around 7pm although this could change for the tournament.
Belo Horizonte Guide There is a huge choice of ‘lanchonetes’ (snack bars) around Palacio do Governo, Praça da Liberdade, Praça da Savassi and the Palacio das Artes in downtown Belo as well as fast-food restaurants and cafes. On Rua Rio de Janeiro, the Shopping Cidade mall has a food court with both cheap buffetstyle outlets and full-service dining. Just south of downtown are the neighbourhoods of Lourdes and Savassi. Of an estimated 3,000 bars in Belo Horizonte, we are told that half of them are in the Savassi area. WHAT TO EAT As Belo Horizonte is one of the few host cities not close to the sea, its cuisine is strongly based on pork, chicken, beans and corn. A fair number of restaurants specialize in Italian cuisine but there are other international flavours also present. There are plenty of traditional, regional foods served in restaurants including the following: • Angu - a side dish similar to polenta, served with sausage and vegetables • Bolinho de Mandioca - deep fried fritters made with egg, mandioca and potato
• Feijão tropeiro - beans mixed with toasted manioc flour, crunchy pork rind, sausage, eggs, kale, garlic and onion • Frango ao Molho Pardo - chicken stewed in blood with a mixture of vegetables • Frango com Quiabo - tempered chicken cooked with garlic, okra, onion and tomato and served with rice • Pão de Queijo - a small bread roll made with cassava flour and cheese • Queijo Minas - a soft, white local cheese served as a dessert with goiabada (guava paste) • Quibebe - a heavily seasoned mashed squash with onions • Tutu à mineira - a thick puree of mashed beans with garlic and onion, usually served with pork loin, pork rind, kale or rice DRINKING The city is littered throughout with botecos (small, neighbourhood bars) so you will never be far from one, or a drink. The majority of bars have similar drinks menus but it’s likely the prices will differ depending where you drink. If you fancy sampling the local brews Rima Dos Sabores http://tinyurl.com/ozjqzzp, in Bairro Pretto has a good selection of not just local but also national ales; they also have a menu with delicacies such as ostrich and alligator.
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The Football Association
The Football Association
Veterans of previous tournaments will be aware that in the past, representatives of the Football Association’s englandfans scheme have been available in each of England’s match venues for the purposes of ticket collections, where appropriate, and generally to assist with ticketing enquiries. Another feature has been the designated pubs where the FA staff have been based, operating as a base for members to gather on match days (and often the day before). We can expect to see something very similar being organised in Brazil, and at the time of this book going to press the plans looked like this: ENGLAND V ITALY, MANAUS The venue will be at the Park Suites – near the official FIFA Fan Fest at Ponta Negra on Friday, 13th June 2014, between 14:00 and 20:00, and on Saturday, 14th June 2014 (match day), between 11:00 and 15:00. ENGLAND V URUGUAY, SAO PAULO The venue will be the Squat bar, on
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Alameda Itu near the junction with Rua de Consolacao in the Jardim district. It will be open on Wednesday, 18th June between 14:00 and 20:00, and on Thursday 19thJune (match day) between 10:00 and 13:00. ENGLAND V COSTA RICA, BELO HORIZONTE The venue will be at the Cervejaria Devassa, which is on Avenida Getulio Vargas in the Savassi district. It will be open on Monday, 23rd June between 14:00 and 20:00. It should be noted that in the case of all three cities, the capacity of the venue is limited, and admission will be on the basis of first come, first served. Please note that all of the above arrangements are provisional and subject to change, so check out the FA website (www.thefa.com) and the FSF website (www.fsf.org.uk/worldcup) for the latest details.
FA representatives will be contactable on +44 7970 146250.
Fifa Rules
Fifa Rules NO SMOKING
Prohibited Items
Umbrellas
Laser pointers
Bottles, cups, jugs, cans, objects made from PET, glass
Pyrotechnics
Alcoholic drinks, drugs, stimulants or psychotropic substances
Politicial, religious, propaganda materials
Flagstaff max. 1m and ø 1cm
Flagsize max. 2.0 m x 1.5 m (6.5’ x 5.0’)
Professional cameras, video cameras
Weapons, explosives, knives, anything that could be adapted for use as a weapon
Promotional or commercial objects or materials
Aerosol sprays
Unwieldy items, large bags, etc > 25x25x25 cm
Paper rolls, large quantities of paper
Mechanical or electronic devices such as megaphone, vuvuzelas
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Adam Johnson
Andros Townsend
Raheem Sterling
Aaron Lennon
Steven Gerrard
Tom Cleverley
Michael Carrick
Gareth Barry
Ross Barkley
Jack Wilshere
James Milner
Frank Lampard
Tom Huddlestone
Jordan Henderson
Midfielders
Ryan Shawcross
Michael Dawson
Kyle Walker
Midfielders
Joleon Lescott
Steven Caulker
Chris Smalling
Phil Jagielka
Phil Jones
Gary Cahill
Defenders
John Ruddy
Ben Foster
Glen Johnson
Defenders
Joe Hart
Fraser Forster
Goalkeepers
Ashley Young
A. Ox.-Chamberlain
Adam Lallana
Midfielders
Luke Shaw
Kieran Gibbs
Ashley Cole
Leighton Baines
Defenders
Wayne Rooney Daniel Sturridge Daniel Welbeck
Peter Crouch Jermain Defoe Rickie Lambert
After all, how hard can it be moulding 23 disparate and massive egos into a collective, hard-working and disciplined unit, all the while withstanding the
This international management malarkey is a piece of cake. Getting to work with talented players and some of the best coaches and back-room staff around, at top-notch facilities with all available scientific resources and technology, must make life pretty easy.
Who goes? You decide.
With our nifty little ‘England Squad Selector’ you get the chance to mock up your own squad of 23 for this summer’s tournament, from some of the likely options who have appeared in recent qualifiers and friendlies.
Who would you take if you had the chance? Whose dreams will you have to crush when you let them know that they’re not on the plane? Do you look to that extra attacking option for the bench, the wildcard in midfield, or will you need that extra
cover at the back? Can you predict who Roy will be putting on the plane to Brazil this year?
constant and forensic inspection of the media and the public at large into your every decision and team selection?
England Squad Predictor
Harry Kane
Andy Carroll
Forwards
Danial Shaikh Q&A
Danial Shaikh Q&A
Danial Shaikh has spent the best part of four years working at the British Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, most recently as Football Liaison Officer, focused on preparing to welcome the influx of England fans to Brazil for the World Cup.
Free Lions: There are a lot of people reading this who would take one look at your job title and say “he’s got to be the luckiest man alive”. Have you enjoyed your job? Danial Shaikh: This is one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. Being based in Rio and spending four years assisting British nationals has given me huge job satisfaction. Free Lions: So have you spent four years just thinking about football? Danial Shaikh: Football has been a part of my work ever since my arrival in Brazil. I was originally sent here as a regional manager to look after our
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consular operations in Brazil and some of the neighbouring countries. Since England qualified, I’ve been focused exclusively on my role as Football Liaison Officer, a much sought-after job in the Foreign Office. Free Lions: Your colleagues must hate you. Danial Shaikh: We realised early on that the sheer size of the country and the scale of the tournament meant that having someone here who has been providing consular support in Brazil for years is a sensible choice. I think my colleagues accept that. They’re probably still jealous though.
Danial Shaikh: My job has three main elements: planning and preparing our consular response, ensuring that fans making the trip to Brazil have the right information for a safe and enjoyable visit, and liaising with and gathering information from all the key people involved in the World Cup. This includes FIFA, the FA, the FSF, the Home Office, the UK Football Policing Unit, my department (the Foreign and Commonwealth Office), local authorities at city and state level, and the embassies and consulates of other countries represented here in Brazil. Free Lions: You’ve not been idle then. What’s the end result of all this effort, what are you trying to achieve? Danial Shaikh: The intention is to help provide British citizens travelling to Brazil with as much useful and accurate information as possible, which should minimise the risk of them encountering any problems while they’re out here. If they do end up needing our help, we want to ensure that they receive a professional and timely response, as would be expected from any of our consular teams around the world. Free Lions: That’s got to be a good thing. Have you found the Brazilian authorities willing to help? Danial Shaikh: They have been, yes – it’s to their advantage too, of course. In the course of talking to all the people involved in running the event, I can learn a lot about their plans, and help make sure they’re communicated to the people they want to reach. But I can
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Free Lions: OK, so it’s a great job title, but what have you actually been doing?
also have some input into their thinking, making sure they know what to expect from our visitors, which in turn helps them tailor their provision of services. Free Lions: The World Cup is a huge enterprise, of course, and Brazil is a massive country. That sounds like quite a job you’ve had – are you some kind of superman? Danial Shaikh: It’s all about teamworkand a lot of waiting around in airports. Within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office we’ve got a great team. As well as our ‘Be on the Ball’ campaign people in London, it’s the consular teams on the ground in Brazil that are employing super human strength to ensure we, and fans, are prepared. Then there are all the people from the other UK agencies who’ve been involved in preparations, including the Football Association and the UK police – and of course yourselves at the Football Supporters’ Federation, with whom we’ve worked very closely. Free Lions: So finally Danial, what are your hopes for the next couple of months? Danial Shaikh: I’ll be happy if the England fans coming over here have a great time, and return home safely cherishing memories of a really positive experience. I’ll be delighted if there’s never any need to implement the contingency plans we’ve prepared. Free Lions: So it’s prepare for the worst, hope for the best – on and off the pitch. On behalf of England fans everywhere, a big thank you to you and all your colleagues for all your hard work looking after us.
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Preparing for World Cup Glory
Preparing for World Cup Glory At the Foreign and Commonwealth Office we have been preparing for your trip: we’ve worked closely with the Brazilian authorities to make sure preparations are in place for all eventualities to keep you safe. We’ve also been working closely with the Football Association to assist with travel advice. But there are some things which only you can do.
Twitter: @AlexWEllis
The 20th FIFA World Cup is almost upon us. The world’s eyes are watching Brazil as it prepares for the tens of thousands of travelling fans; including me. Right now, managers and coaching staff of the 32 competing teams will be researching their opponents, devising strategies and considering tactics. They’ll also be reviewing every aspect of the trip. What about travel between stadiums – will we have enough rest time between the games? Preparation, research and knowledge – all of these attributes are required to ensure your team does you proud at the World Cup. England’s legions of fans travelling to Manaus, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte - and hopefully beyond - will expect nothing less. If you’re lucky enough to be one of these fans then you’ll also need to prepare as well. The size of Brazil and distances between some of the host cities is unprecedented in World Cup history. It’s seven times the size of South Africa and 65 times the size of England, with big differences in climate, culture and wealth. The journey from Manaus to the game in Sao Paulo is over 3,000km – it’s a trip that will need careful planning.
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Travelling between games won’t be easy, so make sure you’ve planned that in advance. The same goes for accommodation - already we are seeing a squeeze so it would be unwise to turn up in Brazil and try to find a hotel or hostel. You need to think about tropical diseases - if you haven’t looked into vaccinations then you’ll need to do that very soon. Yellow fever jabs are required for travel to Manaus. Make sure you’re covered by a comprehensive travel insurance policy; there’s no point taking any risks, and we won’t bail you out if you have an accident, although of course we’re on standby to help you if you are admitted to hospital, or lose your passport. We can certainly help you to prepare. More information on how to stay on top of your game in Brazil, including cityspecific travel advice, is available on our World Cup travel advice page www. gov.uk/worldcup2014. You can also keep up-to-date with the latest FCO travel advice by signing up to the FCO’s Facebook and Twitter feeds www. facebook.com/fcotravel or twitter.com/ fcotravel using #beontheball. The World Cup in Brazil should be a fantastic experience for everyone. To enjoy it to the full, be prepared. Alex Ellis is Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Brazil.
Scouse Phil’s World Cup Quiz
Scouse Phil’s World Cup Quiz
A regular feature of the FSF’s England fanzine Free Lions is the football quiz lovingly compiled by resident quizmaster Scouse Phil. Known to his friends in his home town of Liverpool as “Phil”, Scouse Phil has provided
us with twenty of his finest questions for your entertainment, to test your knowledge and memory. There are no prizes, it’s just a bit of fun – and the answers are on page 126.
1. Name the eight teams in this season’s Championship (201314) that begin with the letter ‘B’.
7. Excluding Sir Alex Ferguson, who was the last Scottish manager to win the FA Cup?
2. Which English League club does not contain any of the letters a, b, c, d or e in their name?
8. Who scored a hat-trick for England against Poland at the 1986 World Cup finals?
3. Which country has appeared at the most World Cup Finals without ever having won the tournament?
9. Name the three players called Dean who have scored a hattrick in the Premier League.
4. Who was the last Englishman to be top goal-scorer in a Premier League season? 5. Who scored the winning goal in last season’s (2012-13) FA Cup final? 6. Name the four clubs that have been in the Premier League for just one season.
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Q7. Sir Alex Ferguson
Scouse Phil’s World Cup Quiz
10. Which team lost 6-1 to Nigeria, 10-0 to Spain and 8-0 v Uruguay in last season’s Confederations Cup? 11. Which Football League team plays their home games at Rodney Parade? 12. Which ex-Liverpool player supposedly explained that his lack of success in Italy was due to the fact that ‘it was like playing in a different country’? 13. Name the only player who has played more than 300 Premier League games for Newcastle United. 14. Which team outside the current Premier League has won the FA Cup the most times? 15. Name the three cities that have hosted a World Cup Final twice.
Q11. Rodney Parade
16. Of all the British teams that Alex Ferguson faced as manager of Manchester United, which was the only team he failed to defeat? 17. Which two countries finished third and fourth at the 2010 World Cup? 18. Who was England’s manager between 2006-2007? 19. I have scored in a Champions League Final, I have played for four Premier League sides without costing any of them a transfer fee, I have won all four major trophies in England and have represented my country in six consecutive major tournaments. Who am I?
Q13. Name the player
20. Which five teams with the word ‘United’ in their name have won the FA Cup?
Please see page 126 for quiz answers
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Rio de Janeiro Guide
Rio de Janeiro Guide
Rio de Janeiro Fixtures (Local Time) Match
Date
K/O
(Game 11) Argentina v Bosnia Herzegovina
15/06
19:00
(Game 19) Spain v Chile
18/06
16:00*
(Game 31) Belgium v Russia
22/06
13:00*
(Game 42) Ecuador v France
25/06
17:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 50) 1C v 2D
28/06
17:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 58) Winner 53 v Winner 54
04/07
13:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 64) Winner 61 v Winner 62
13/07
16:00
Round of 16
Quarter Final
Location: Guanabara Bay Population: approx 6.75 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 212/213 Average daily June temperature: High 25°C/77°F Low 19°C/66°F
According to Carioacas - locals from Rio - God made the world in six days and then spent the seventh lying on the beach in Ipanema. Known as the cidade maravilhosa (marvellous city), the city certainly lives up to its name with white sandy beaches, dramatic mountains and deep-blue seas. Rio is the second largest city in Brazil, after São Paulo, with a Metrôpolis of just over 12 million people. The city was founded on 1st January 1502 by Portuguese explorers on an expedition around the coast of Brazil. On entering Guanabara Bay they gave the city the name Rio de Janeiro (River of January), in the mistaken belief that the bays were the mouth of a river.
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*Please note the kick-off times of some fixtures originally planned in Rio have changed.
By Air Rio is served by two airports: Aeroporto Internacional Antônio (Tom) Carlos Jobim, formerly known as Galeão, which is 20km north of the city centre and receives international and domestic flights, and Santos Dumont Airport (2km away from the city centre on Guanabara Bay) which is used for RioSão Paulo shuttle flights and domestic routes. GALEAO INTERNATIONAL Domestic airlines operating from Galeao International: Avianca - www.aviancia.com.br Azul - www.voeazul.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br Panatal - www.voepantanal.com.br Passaredo www.voepassaredo.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br GETTING TO/FROM GALEAO INTERNATIONAL There are a number of bus lines that run to/from Galeão Airport; it can take anything from 90 minutes to 2 hours to get to the Zona Sul. 2018 - Airport Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) - Alvorada (Via Orla South Zone). 2101 - Airport Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) - Santos Dumont Airport (Via Red Line and Perimeter).
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Getting there
2145 - Airport Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) - Santos Dumont Airport (via Avenida Presidente Vargas). 2918 - Airport Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) - Alvorada (Via Yellow Line). Alternatively, taxis can be booked from within the airport or picked up at taxi stands outside the terminals. Pre-paid fixed-rated taxis charge around R$70 from the airport to Copacabana or Ipanema and roughly R$60 to the city centre or Santa Teresa; you can pay at the booth inside the airport. SANTOS DUMONT AIRPORT Domestic airlines operating from Santos Dumont: Avianca www.avianca.com.br Azul www.voeazul.com.br Gol www.voegol.com.br TAM www.tam.com.br TRIP www.voetrip.com.br FACILITIES AND SERVICES The airport has a number of restaurants and snack bars, mostly on the first floor. There are also 2 banks, 5 ATMs, a post office, pharmacy, left luggage facilities, car hire desks, a medical post and duty free/gift shops. GETTING TO/FROM SANTOS DUMONT Line 2145 Real Auto Ônibus runs from Santos Dumont Airport to Galeão airport from 05:30 to 22:30 daily. Line 2018 connects with Galeão Airport and runs to Alvorada.
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Rio de Janeiro Guide Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. Note that taxis will pick up at the airport between the hours of 06:00 and midnight. TAXI COMPANIES Especial taxis Coopataxi - 021-3288-4343 or 021-3031-4343 Cooptáxi Handicap - 021-3295-9606 Transcoopass - 021-2209-1555 or 021-2209-1565 Transcootour - 021-9833-5631 Ourotaxi - 021-2106-7777 or 021-3483-7777 Conventional Taxis Aerotaxi - 021-3398-3163 Aerocoop - 021-3398-3691 AerosDumont - 021-2589-3655
Brasília (18 hours) 2 buses a day. Penha - www.nspenha.com.br Curitiba (13 hours) 3 buses a day, Porto Alegre (26 hours) 1 bus a day. São Geraldo www.saogeraldo.com.br Recife (38 hours) 1 or 2 buses a day depending on day of travel. Aguia Branca www.aguiabranca.com.br Salvador (28 hours) 1 or 2 buses a day depending on day of travel. For distances and flight times to other host cities from Rio de Janeiro check out the table on page 17.
The stadium By Bus The bus station is approximately 2km northwest of the city centre. If you want to get a cab from the station to your accommodation there is a small desk where you can book and pre-pay on the first floor. There are 6 ATMs around the station, left-luggage lockers (24 hrs) and a number of shops and coffee shops/restaurants in the food court. It is partially adapted to meet the needs of disabled travellers and includes wheelchair accessible toilets, ramps to the central platform and wide escalators. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Util - www.util.com.br Belo Horizonte (7 hours) several buses a day,
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The Maracanã was initially built to host the 1950 World Cup final, and therefore it is fitting that over 64 years later the 2014 World Cup final should again be held here. The Maracanã is located in a mainly residential area east of Rio de Janeiro, about 12km north of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. The stadium is accessible by both Metrô and train with the Maracanã station on Line 2 of the Metrô. This can be caught in the downtown area of Rio, Flamengo
Despite a reduced capacity for the World Cup, the Maracanã still remains the country’s biggest football stadium.
Fan Fest location The Fan Fest will be located on Praia de Copacabana (Copacabana Beach) which is in the south of Rio and has over 4km of white beach.
Getting around BUSES There are two types of buses in Rio: those with air-con and those without. Those with air-con are more expensive but also more comfortable. The cheaper buses allow you to make transfers within two hours without having to pay an extra fare but to do so you need a bus card called a Bilhete Único Carioca (BUC) which can be purchased at ticket stands. Although the buses are cheap, the system is complicated in that a route you take to a destination may not follow the same route back, or even be the same route number. METRÔ The Metrô (www.metrorio.com.br) is open from 05:00 until midnight Monday to Saturday and 07:00 to 23:00 on Sundays and holidays, although it is likely these times could be extended during the tournament.
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or Botafogo. You can also get Line 1 from Copacabana or Ipanema with a transfer on to Line 2.
There are two lines: Line 1 is marked orange and Line 2 is in green. A single ticket is called a unitário and costs around R$4 or if you are going to be in Rio for a few days you can purchase a pre-paid card (cartão pré-pago) for R$10 and recharge it as needed. TAXIS Taxis are an easy way to get around Rio, but compared to other cities they’re not cheap. Yellow cabs are metered and can be hailed in the street, red and blue cabs are radio cars that usually do airport work. These can be booked in advance but they do have a set price which could be much higher than metered cabs, especially if you are travelling alone. Taxi ranks are dotted all around the city.
Emergencies Police emergencies 190 Ambulance 192 Tourist police: Avenida Afrânio de Melo Franco 159, Leblon. Tel: 021-3399-7170 HOSPITALS Clinica Galdino Campos, Avenida N.S. de Copacabana 492, Copacabana. Tel: 021-2548-9966 Hospital Souza Aguiar, Praça Republica 111, Centro. Tel: 021-3111-2629 Hospital Miguel Couto, Avenida Bartolemeu Mire 1108, Leblon. Tel: 021-3111-3800 MAIN POST OFFICE Rua Primeiro de Março 64, Centro. Open Mon to Fri 09:00 to 17:00 TOURIST INFORMATION Riotur, Praça Pio x 119/9, Centro. Tel: 021-2271-7000
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Rio de Janeiro Guide Also branches at the airport, the bus terminal and Copacabana. BRITISH CONSULATE Praia do Flamengo 284, 2nd floor, Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro 22210-030. Tel: (+55) 21 2555 9630 CURRENCY EXCHANGES B & T Corretora de Câmbio, Rua do Mercado 11, Centro. Cittatur, Avenida das Américas 700, Barra da Tijuca. LeBon Voyage Câmbio e Turismo, Rua Visconde de Pirajá 82, Ipanema.
Things to see and do
city and is dedicated to the Brazilian soldiers who lost their lives in World War Two. The monument comprises two columns standing either side of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Open daily, admission free. Favela tours - For safety reasons we would advise that if you intend to do a favela tour that you use an agency with a guide. There are many agencies that offer tours and prices vary. Never accept the offer of a tour from anyone who approaches you, only use official guides that are recommended by hotels or are advertised in guide books. Beaches - There are plenty of familiar beaches along the Rio coastline but the most popular are Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Surf schools are dotted along the beaches if you fancy giving it a go.
Accommodation
Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain). You can get stunning panoramic views of the city and beyond from the top of the mountain. It is possible to climb Sugarloaf, but most people opt for the cable car. Open daily, there is a fee for cable cars. Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado Mountain. You can’t come to Rio and not go to see the Christ the Redeemer statue; this is without doubt the most famous monument in Brazil. Open daily. Admission is R$50 for adults and R$25 for children. Monumento Aos Pracinhas. This monument lies in the heart of the
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Despite the fact that there seems to be a plethora of hotels, there are currently only 29,000 beds available in Rio. New building projects for the World Cup should add a further 8,000 to the total. Rio offers accommodation in many of its neighbourhoods, so if you aren’t familiar with the area you could find yourself miles away from where you want to be. Ipanema & Leblon – Are only a short stroll from lovely beaches, top restaurants and nightlife - but accommodation here will be a lot pricier due to the location. Copacabana & Leme - These areas have more hotels than any other
Botafogo - Lacks access to a beach but accommodation is likely to be cheaper because of this. Flamengo - One of the oldest neighbourhoods of Rio, and although near a sandy beach it’s too polluted for swimming; likely to be cheaper than most neighbourhoods. Santa Teresa & Lapa - Far away from beaches and high up in the mountains something to bear in mind when you’re trying to make your way back to your lodgings after a night on the town! Barra da Tijuca - A fair distance from the heart of the city and if you haven’t access to a car you could find the daily commute into the city tiring and laborious. On the plus side there are some wonderful beaches.
Eating and drinking
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neighbourhood and are close to the beaches. You’ll find they cater for all styles and budgets.
WHERE TO EAT There are an endless variety of places to eat. Chopperias are where to go for a cold beer and a light snack whereas slightly more upscale are the botequins, many of which are open until the early hours. Dining along the beach is popular and Copacabana has a great deal of beachfront restaurants although as it will be winter, they may not all offer outside dining during the tournament. Ipanema is where you will find a large selection of international cuisine restaurants along the seafront. There are hundreds of food kiosks, each with their own speciality, favourites being barbecued prawns, finger foods or vegetarian sandwiches or alternatively, pop into any of the large supermarkets for fresh fruit, salads, fresh bread, cheeses and deli meats. Most restaurants are open from around 11:00 until 16:00 and then again from 19:00 until midnight or later. A number of restaurants close on Sunday evenings. DRINKING If you want a casual coffee there are plenty of coffee shops, patisseries and ice-cream parlours (sorvete) around as well as juice bars for the more healthconscious. There are numerous kiosks along the beaches that sell cold beers and soft drinks as well as fresh agua de coco (coconut water).
Rio doesn’t have an identifiable cuisine, though its coastal location ensures that fish and seafood are a staple of many menus. It’s easy to eat well in Rio, no matter what your budget or dietary needs are.
Microbrewery - Microcervejaria ViceRey, Avenida Monsenhor Ascânio 535, Praça do Ó, Barra da Tijuca. Open daily from noon to 02:00am. The brewery includes a tasting room, a beer garden and restaurant.
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Recife Guide
Recife Guide
Location: Pernambuco Population: approx 1.5 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 081 Average daily June temperature: High 29°C/83°F Low 23°C/74°F
Founded by the Dutch and known for its beaches, it’s home to the oldest Synagogue in the Americas, as well as being one of the continent’s most easterly points.
Recife Fixtures Match
Date
K/O
(Game 6) Ivory Coast v Japan
14/06
22:00
(Game 24) Italy v Costa Rica
20/06
13:00
(Game 34) Croatia v Mexico
23/06
(Game 45) USA v Germany
26/06
13:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 52) Winner D v Runner-Up C
29/06
17:00
Getting there
By Air 17:00
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Recife is the capital of the state of Pernambuco, in the north-east of Brazil, and the centre of the country’s fourthlargest Metrôpolitan area. The city’s name is Portuguese for ‘reef’, while the city is known as ‘The Brazilian Venice’.
The recently expanded and upgraded Guararapes International Airport is located just 11km/7 miles to the south of Recife and five minutes from Boa Viagem. There are direct flights to/from some 20 Brazilian cities and also daily flights from Lisbon with TAP www.flytap.com, and a
DOMESITC AIRLINES SERVING GUARARAPES AIRPORT Azul - www.voeazul.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br TRIP - www.voetrip.com.br GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT The Metrô runs into the city centre (Recife - South line/Linha Sul). There are also regular buses and microbuses available. Bus 042 ‘Aeroporto’ runs from outside the arrivals hall to Avenida Dantas Barreto in the city centre, stopping at Boa Viagem along the way. To get buses back to the airport from the city centre you can take the 033 from Terminal Cais de Santa Rita. From Boa Viagem you can get any ‘Aeroporto’ bus from Avenida Domingos Ferreira. TAXIS The airport has only one taxi firm; you can pay up front at the booth inside the arrivals hall. It’s approximately R$30 to Boa Viagem and R$40 to the centre but expect to pay more at night. A taxi between Recife and Boa Viagem will cost around R$15-R$20.
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weekly flight from Frankfurt with Condor www.condor.com.
in advance from numerous agencies in town or by calling Disk Rodoviária (Tel: 081-3452-1211 www.diskrodoviaria.com.br). BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Expresso Guanabara www.expressoguanabara.com.br to Fortaleza (13 hrs) Itapemirim - www.itapemirim. com.br to Salvador (12-16hrs), Rio (37 hrs) Brasília (37 hrs)
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The Itaipava Arena Pernambuco is in the suburbs to the west of the city in São Lourenço da Mata, around 20km from Recife city centre and 19km from Guararapes International Airport. While the area around the stadium is scheduled to have restaurants, bars and the shopping mall, these are unlikely to be completed before the tournament.
Fan Fest location By Bus The bus station (rodoviária) is 12km outside the city. Bus services link all the major cities and towns along the coast. Tickets for longdistance buses can be purchased
At the time of going to press, the existence of any FIFA Fan Fest in Recife was in doubt, with the city authorities refusing to fund the original plans at Marco Zero (Ground Zero) at Praça Rio Branco. For the latest information see the website www.fsf.org.uk/worldcup.
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Recife Guide Safety and security With the exception of Recife Antigo, Recife’s downtown area is dead at night and should be avoided as a safety precaution. EMERGENCIES Police - 190 Tourist Police, located at the arrival hall of the airport. Tel: 081-3322-4867 Boa Viagem Police, Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar. Boa Viagem. Tel: 081-3081-1710 | Ambulance - 192 HOSPITAL Viagem Medical Centre, Avenida Viscount de Jequitinhonha 1144. Tel: 081-3343-9386 MAIN POST OFFICE Avenida Guararapes 250, Open Mon to Fri 09:00am to 17:00pm. There is also a post office in the Boa Viagem Shopping Centre. TOURIST INFORMATION City centre - Praça do Arsenal. Tel: 081-3232-2942 Olinda - Praça do Carmo. Tel: 081-3429-0244
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BRITISH EMBASSY British Consulate General Recife, Avenida Governador Agamenon Magalhães, 4775 - 8th Floor, Ilha do Leite, Recife 50070-160, Pernambuco. Tel: (+55) 11 3094 2700.
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approximately 17km/11 miles to the west of central Recife; it handles both interstate and local urban buses. Recife has an extensive bus system and buses run frequently until midnight in and around the central city area. However, the routes are very confusing as they are divided into ‘rings’ and may involve a number of transfers to get to your destination. METRÔ The Metrô system in Recife is one of Brazil’s biggest with a number of the terminals integrated with bus routes. The Metrô has 28 stations but it doesn’t cover many tourist destinations. It runs from 05:00 until 23:00. All trains leave from Central Station and it’s from here you can get the Metrô out to the rodoviária (bus station). TAXIS Taxis are relatively cheap and plentiful; all taxis use meters. The majority of legitimate cabs are white in colour with the company name on the side of the vehicle. It’s also worth noting that fares are double on Sundays after 21:00.
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Public transport BUS The TIP (Terminal Integrado Passageiros) bus station is located
Capela Dourada (the Golden Chapel). Located on the southern side of the Praça de República, the Brazilian baroque building began as far back
Capibaribe River Boat Tours. This is one of the cheapest ways to learn about this unusual part of the capital, where everything can be cut off by canals. It costs around R$15 per person. Caterdaral de São Pedro dos Clérigos (The Cathedral of St Peter the Clergy). The facade of the Cathedral, which was built in 1728, showcases fine wooden sculptures and a splendid painted ceiling. Casa da Cultura. The old cells of this former prison have been transformed into shops that sell works from Permanbuco’s artisans. One of the cells has been kept in its original form to give visitors an idea of how the prisoners lived. Boa Viagem is one of the most popular beaches in the northeast. It is worth noting though that the quality of water is variable and there is the possibility of shark attacks at high tide. Pátio de São Pedro (St. Peter’s Square) a pedestrianized square lined with bars, restaurants and colonial, brightlycoloured houses, is one of the area’s more peaceful spots and a good place to stop for a drink.
Accommodation Accommodation in the centre of town is somewhat limited and therefore most travellers choose to stay within the beach suburb of Boa Viagem. Most hotels are located within three
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as 1696 and has a lavish interior. Open every day except Sunday, admission free.
blocks of the sea, with a select few on the beachfront. Another area that is popular is Olinda, which has a number of pousadas (guesthouses) in the city’s historic centre. It does mean that staying in old buildings you don’t have lifts or other modern conveniences.
Eating and drinking Praça Joaquim Nabuco and Patio de São Pedro are pleasant squares both lined with cheap self-service restaurants. The Boa Viagem district has endless streets lined with everything from fast food, small, cosy eateries to fine-dining restaurants. Most of the restaurants in Centro cater for the office clientele and are usually closed at night and over the weekend. The best spot in the evening is in Old Recife around Rua do Bom Jesus, where most bars and restaurants are open till late. Food in Pernambuco is strongly influenced by both Portuguese and African flavours. Restaurant menus regularly feature guaiamums (giant land crabs), lobsters, grilled fish and shrimps. Boa Viagem’s bars tend to be large and modern and cater for the tourists and are likely to be more expensive whereas Recife Antigo (Old Town) and the Downtown areas have bars that cater for locals. Specific to the region is Caju caipirinhas; the Brazilian traditional cocktail with a local twist as it’s made with the cashew fruit.
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Fortaleza Guide
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Location: Ceará Population: approx 2.5 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 085 Average daily June temperature: High 30°C/86°F Low 23°C/73°F
Fortaleza is known as the ‘City of Light’ as it is claimed that the sun shines here most days of the year. It’s the capital of the state of Ceará, and is the fifth-largest city in Brazil. The port city started around the fort of Schoonenborch, erected by the Dutch in 1649 at the point where the Pajeú River flows into Mucuripe Bay.
Fortaleza Fixtures Match
Date
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(Game 7) Uruguay v Costa Rica
14/06
16:00
(Game 17) Brazil v Mexico
17/06
16:00
(Game 29) Germany v Ghana
21/06
16:00
(Game 38) Greece v Ivory Coast
24/06
17:00
29/06
13:00
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(Game 51) 1B v 2A
Quarter Final (Game 57) Winner 49 v Winner 50
04/07
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Getting there
By Air There are direct flights from most of the major Brazilian cities into Fortaleza. Pinto Martins Airport is located just 6km (4 miles) south of the city centre. There are daily flights between Lisbon with TAP www.flytap.com and weekly flights from Amsterdam with Arkefly www.arkefly.nl. DOMESTIC AIRLINES SERVING FORTALEZA Avianca - www.avianca.com Azul - www.voeazul.com.br Passaredo -
FACILITIES AND SERVICES AT PINTO MARTINS AIRPORT Pinto Martins airport has all the usual facilities you would expect – banks/ATMs, currency exchange, car rental, cafes and restaurants, a medical post, tourist information and a small selection of duty free and gift shops. GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT 404 Airport/Befica/Rodoviária Pick up in the basement of the airport - operates from 05:10am to 22:00pm daily. 066 Paramgaba/ Papicu/Airport and the 027 Siqueria/Papicu/Airport – Both buses operate from the Subsolo urban bus station, and run from 5am to 11pm daily.
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www.voepassaredo.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br
station), 6 km (4 miles) south of the city centre. The bus station also has local connections to the most popular beaches and resorts, as well as neighbouring towns. Information and timetables are available from the Disque Turismo booth (open 06:00 to 18:00) which also has lockers for storing luggage. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Expresso Guanabra www.expressoguanabra.com.br has five daily buses to Recife (12 hours) Itapemirim - www.itapemirim. com.br has one bus daily to Salvador (20 hours) and daily buses to Rio (43 hours)
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Coopertáxi (especial) 085-3392-1502 Coopertáxi (regular) 085-3477-5549 Disquetáxi - 085-3287-7222 Radio Táxi Fortaleza 085-3254-5744
By Bus All long-distance buses arrive/ depart from the rodoviária (bus
Originally built between 1969 and 1973 and officially known as Estádio (Governador) Plácido Aderaldo Castelão, the refurbished Estádio Castelão is home to rival clubs Ceará Sporting and Fortaleza Esporte. The stadium is in the south of the city, about 10km from the Dragão do Mar area and Iracema beach.
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TAXIS Fortaleza has an official taxi company at the airport, Coopertáxi. The taxi rank is located in the front of the passenger terminal, ground floor.
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Fortaleza Guide The stadium is located in a mixed residential and small business area with little else to bring you there. Most supporters are likely to eat and drink around the Dragão do Mar and Iracema beach areas prior to games and use public transport to head to the stadium.
Fan Fest location The Fan Fest location will be an area known as the Landfill on Iracema beach (Aterrão de Praia de Iracema); but don’t think landfill in the sense that we know it - here it means it’s an artificial mound created to encourage high tides for surfing.
Getting around BUSES The bus network covers most of the city with buses running roughly every 10 minutes. Some of the buses are equipped with air-conditioning. Fares are between R$2.20 and R$3. METRÔ The Metrô system has been in operation since 2012 and is still being adapted to meet the needs of the locals. The Metrô is comfortable, air conditioned and safe, but there can be significant delays. TAXIS The city has around 4,000 metered cabs so it won’t be a problem trying to find one; as well as the meter there should also be a price list on display in the cab. Taxis can be hailed from the street or picked up at the many taxi ranks around the city. Fares for long distances can be negotiated.
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Emergencies Police: 190 | Ambulance: 192 Tourist Police, Avenida Almirante Barroso 805 (Iracema Beach) Tel: 085-3101-2488 or 085-3433-8100 HOSPITAL Hospital General de Forteleza, Avenida Ávila Goulart 900. Tel: 085-3101-3272 MAIN POST OFFICE Rua Senador Alencar 38. Open Mon to Fri 09:00 to 17:00, Sat 08:00 to noon TOURIST INFORMATION • SETUR, Rua Senador Pompeau 350. Tel: 085-3101-5508 • SETFOR, Avenida Beira Mar (Meireles beach) Tel: 085-3105-2670 BRITISH EMBASSY There will be representatives of the British Embassy present in Fortaleza on the days before, of and after the game to deal with any issues you may have. CURRENCY EXCHANGE • Banco do Brasil Centro, Praça Waldemar Falcao. Open 10:00am16:00pm Mon-Fri. ATMs available from 06:00-22:00 daily • HSBC, Av Monsenhor Tabosa 1200, Praia de Iracema - The ATMs here accept international cards
Things to see and do Beach Park Fortaleza. The popular Beach Park is the largest Brazilian water park, situated a few metres from the beachfront of Praia Porto
Palacio da Luz, the former headquarters of the Ceará government is now part of the Academia Cearense de Letras, as well as a research library with more than 15,000 books. Open daily, admission free. Forte de Nossa Senhora da Assunção was rebuilt in 1817 and is now a military headquarters. Guided tours are done by the soldiers themselves. Open daily from 08:00am to 16:00pm. Entry is free. Beaches - The Fortaleza coastline runs 22km/14 miles along the Atlantic. Many of the beaches are close to the city centre with the most popular being the Praia do Futuro. The beach also has endless barracas (kiosks/ snack bars).
Accommodation Most people stay within walking distance of the city beaches. The beach neighbourhood closest to town is Praia de Iracema, and although the beach is rather pitiful, it has the advantage of being within walking distance of the city centre attractions and nightlife. The best beach neighbourhood is Meireles and a little further east is Mucuripe. Accommodation in Praia de Irecema is generally less expensive than Praia do Mucuripe. There are a number of cheap hotels within the city centre, although at night, this part of the city can be quite noisy. A number of mid-range hotels are based along the strip around Irecema beach.
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das Dunas. Open daily, admission charges apply.
Eating and drinking Seafood is a huge part of local cuisine and many restaurants serve fish in a traditional Portuguese/Mediterranean style. Pargo assado (grilled sea bream) is popular and served at many of the beach barracas (beach huts) lining Praia do Futuro. Another popular local dish is Baião-de-dois, a seasoned rice dish with black beans and served with soft cheese. There are also plenty of churrascarias - all-you-can-eat meat barbecue restaurants, where you pay a set price. Most tourists tend to head for the restaurants and bars around the Praia de Iracema area as this is where the nightclubs are. Another popular area is Varjota, which lies inland from Mucuripe, especially between Rua Frei Mansueto and Avenida Beira Mar, where there are plenty of restaurants and small bistros and cafes. Fortaleza is renowned for its nightlife, particularly around Avenida Veira-Mar and Rua dos Tabajaras in the Praia de Iracema vicinity, or in the Mucuripe or Meireles areas. The Dragão Do Mar area has a wide selection of bars that are extremely busy but some sections of the vicinity can be rather seedy at night. FAST FOOD There are a large number of Subway outlets around the city; McDonalds is on Avenida Santos Dumont 3131, Meireles as well as in the Fortress North shopping mall. Bob’s Burgers is located in the Shopping Centre Iguatemi and the Fortress North shopping centre while Burger King drive-thru is on Avenida Santos Dumont, Meireles.
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Salvador Guide
Salvador Guide
Location: Bahia Population: approx 2.6 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 071 Average daily June temperature: High 26°C/79°F Low 21°C/70°F
Salvador Fixtures Match
Date
K/O
(Game 3) Spain v Netherland
13/06
16:00
(Game 13) Germany v Portugal
16/06
13:00
(Game 25 ) Switzerland v France
20/06
16:00
(Game 44) Bosnia Herzegovina v Iran
25/06
13:00
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As state capital of Bahia, the city’s historical centre, Pelourinho, home to its churches and colonial buildings, has been a UNESCO world heritage site since the 1980s.
Getting there
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One of the earliest Portuguese settlements in Brazil, Salvador was founded on 29th March 1549. As a result of its north-east coastal location the city was one of the key centres for the slave trade, and the city is still heavily influenced by a mix of Portuguese and African cultures to this day.
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 55) 1H v 2G
01/07
17:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 59) Winner 51 v Winner 52
05/07
17:00
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Magalhaes airport is around 28km/17 miles to the northeast of the city. Domestic destinations include prominent cities such as Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo amongst others. DOMESTIC AIRLINES SERVING MAGALHAES AIRPORT Avianca - www.avianca.com.br Azul - www.voeazul.com.br
GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT There are a number of Onibus Coletivo (city buses) from the airport to the city centre and they also go to the main city sights such as Pelourinho, Barra, Mercado Modelo and the Lacerda Elevator. These buses are more direct but also more crowded. The buses run from 07:30 to 20:00 daily. BUSES FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CITY 1002-00 to Campo Grande; 100300 to Lapa ; S002-00 to Praça da Sé, 1021-00 to São Joaquim. BUSES TO THE AIRPORT FROM THE CITY 1332-02/03 from Est. Piraja/ Est. Mussurunga; L607-01 from Itapuã - Castelo Branco; 165300/01 from Paripe; L302-00 from Cidade/Canabrava; 041000/01/03 from Siero and L307-01 from Vila Canária.
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GOL - www.voegol.com.br Passareda www.voepassareda.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br Trip - www.voetrip.com.br
TAXIS Coometas - 071-3224-4500
By Bus The city’s main bus station (rodoviária) is approximately 8km/5 miles east of the centre. It’s a rather large building close to the Iguatemi shopping mall and has a number of facilities including toilets, ATMs, a post office, a food court, an information desk and luggage lockers. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Aguia Branca - www.aguiabranca. com.br goes to Rio (26 hrs) Itapemirim - www.itapemirim.com. br goes to Recife (12-14 hrs) and Fortaleza (21 hours) Rapido Federal www.rapidofederal.com.br goes to Belo Horizonte (24 hrs), Natal (21 hours) and São Paulo (33 hours)
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There is also an air-conditioned executivo bus that runs from the airport to the centre - every 30 minutes, Mon-Fri from 05:00 to 22:00, weekends 06:00 to 22:00. Fixed-rate executive taxis are available at the airport. The fare can be paid at the desk next to the tourist information booth. Alternatively, ordinary metered taxis leave from outside the airport.
Fonte Nova, officially known as Estádio Octavio Mangabeira, took two and a half years to complete, officially opened in April 2013 and was one of the venues for the Confederations Cup.
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Salvador Guide The stadium is located on the eastern side of the city and within walking distance of the main bus terminal and from the Pelourinho (old town) which has the added benefit of being full of bars and restaurants.
TAXIS Metered taxis are everywhere in Salvador. The blue and white cabs are executive taxis; they are more comfortable but also more expensive and they don’t have meters, instead having fixed prices for destinations which should be displayed inside the cab.
Fan Fest location Salvador’s Fan Fest will be held at the Jardim de Alah Beach (Garden of Allah Beach), which is located in the Costa Azul neighbourhood, approximately 15km from the city centre.
Getting around The city is divided by a steep pass - the Upper City (Cidade Alta) and Lower City (Cidade Baixa) - which can both easily be explored by foot. To get from one section to the other, it will be necessary to take the elevator (Elevador Lacerda), which costs around R$0.15 and is used by everybody.
EMERGENCIES Police 190 | Ambulance 192 Tourist Police - Delegacia do Turista, Cruzeiro de São Francisco 14, Pelourinho (Open 24/7). Tel: 071-3116-6817 or 071-3322-7155 HOSPITALS Hospital Espahol, Avenida 7 de Setembro 4161, Barra. Tel: 071-3264-1500 MAIN POST OFFICE Praça da Inglaterra. Open 08:00 to 17:00 Mon to Fri, 08:00 to noon Sat. TOURIST INFORMATION Bahiatursa, Rua das Laranjeiras 2, Pelourinho. Tel: 071-3321-2133
Things to see and do Public transport
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BUSES Buses are cheap and run from 05:00 until midnight.
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METRÔ The Metrô network currently comprises two lines and eight stations. Line 1 (Lapa - Acesso Norte) is the blue line and connects downtown Salvador to the Fonte Nova Stadium. Line 2 (Rótula do Abacaxi - Aeroporto - Lauro de Freitas) is the red line and connects the city centre to the airport.
Elevador Lacerda (Lacerda Elevator) with its art deco appearance of strong, elegant lines, this feature has a total of four cages and can transport up to 128 people on each journey and is operational 24 hrs a day.
Barra - Barra’s busy waterfront has three jutting points of land occupied by the colonial forts of Forte São Diogo, Forte Santa Maria and the most impressive of the bunch Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra.
Accommodation
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Terreiro de Jesus (Shrine of Jesus) is situated in the city centre and its official name is Praça XV de Novembro. The large public square is surrounded by historical attractions including the Faculdade de Medicina building, the Museu Afro Brasileiro (Afro Brazilian Museum), and the Catedral Basilica (Cathedral).
Eating and drinking Traditional Bahian cuisine has a heavy African influence, and dishes are rich in distinctive African flavours of dendé oil, coconut milk, tomatoes, spicy malaguenta peppers and spices of ginger, hot peppers and coriander. The ingredients are combined into fragrant stews loaded with prawns, oysters, crab or fish and lime juice. Pelourinho has plenty of churrascarias offering barbecued meats and a number of places offering Bahian dishes. As there are so many restaurants in the Pelhourinho you will find something to cover every budget. Rua Direita de Santo Antônio and Rua das Laranjeiras are overflowing with a selection of popular restaurants. Barra is popular for evening diners, usually preferring to dine outside on the beachfront whereas Rio Vermelho restaurants are mainly centred around the main square, Praça Brigadeiro Farias Rocha.
The choice is either the historic Pelourinho or a more up-to-date Rio Vermelho, close to the city’s beaches. Pelourinho has a number of comfortable pousadas (guesthouses) in restored 18th century buildings and it’s not too far from the old city.
The Comércio area is perfect during the day to grab a quick meal or something on the go in the many lancheonetes and self-service restaurants but once the offices close and workers leave the area it becomes extremely quiet.
Rio Vermelho/Ondina - Ondina is the continuation of Barra and there are a number of good hotels located on the seafront; some with their own private beaches. Rio Vermelho, a little further on from Ondina, is the main neighbourhood. Its lively restaurant and nightlife area is centred around the main square and the hotels are just far enough away so that you don’t get disturbed.
DRINKING The Pelourinho is popular and many of the bars have live music most evenings. Barra is more relaxed and popular areas include Avenida Almirante Marques de Leão on the waterfront; Rua Recife on the Morro do Cristo is also well-liked. Rio Vermelho is where most head for the nightlife with bars and clubs lining the shore.
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Brasília Guide
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Brasília Fixtures (Local Time) Match
Date
K/O
(Game 9) Switzerland v Ecuador
15/06
13:00
(Game 21) Columbia v Ivory coast
19/06
13:00
(Game 33) Cameroon v Brazil
23/06
17:00
(Game 46) Portugal v Ghana
26/06
13:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 53) 1E v 2F
30/06
13:00
Match
Date
K/O
(Game 60) Winner 55 v Winner 56
05/07
13:00
Location: Federal District/Planalto Central Population: approx 2.7 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 061 Average daily June temperature: High 26°C/79°F Low 11°C/52°F
Brasília is a purpose-built city, and in 1960 it replaced Rio de Janeiro as Brazil’s seat of government under the leadership of President Juscelino Kubitschek. Today, it’s Brazil’s fourth most populous city.
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The city is host to a number of Oscar Niemeyer’s iconic designs, the two most famous being the JK Bridge and the Metrôpolitan Cathedral of Brasília, which is the most visited tourist attraction in Brasília.
Getting there
By Air
3-4th Play Off Match
Date
K/O
(Game 63) Loser 61 v Loser 62
12/07
17:00
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is one
DOMESTIC AIRLINES OPERATING FROM BRASILIA INTERNATIONAL: Avianca - www.avianca.com Azul - www.voeazul.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br Passarado www.voepassaredo.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br TRIP - www.voetrip.com.br GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT The Ônibus Executivo Aeroporto bus runs from 06:30 to 23:00 daily, departing from the arrivals hall to the Rodoviária Plano Piloto (local bus station). The Executivo buses go through the Hotel Sector of the city. Alternatively, there are plenty of taxis available 24 hours a day. If your accommodation is in either of the Hotel Sectors along the Exio Monumental, the journey will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
By Bus There are two long-distance bus terminals in the city - make sure you check which one you are departing from.
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of the busiest transport hubs in the country. It is located just over 12km/7 miles south of the city and offers flights throughout Brazil.
Estação Rodoviária, Eixo Monumental, at intersection of Asa Norte and Asa Sul. Rodoviária Interestaduel de Brasília, SMAS, Trecho 4, Cj 5/6, Asa Sul. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES The following companies run regular buses to various host cities: Real Expresso www.realexpresso.com.br Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo. Itapemirim - www.itapemirim. com.br Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro. Útil - www.util.com.br Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro.
The stadium You can also get a local community bus from the airport; Lines 102 and 102-1 also go to the Plano Piloto bus station and this is where you will board for the return journey. TAXI COMPANIES Radio Táxi Alvorada 061-3321-3030 Radio Táxi Maranata 061-3323-3900 Unitáxi - 061-3323-3030
The Estádio Nacional is the second largest stadium used in the World Cup tournament and the most expensive, built at a cost of more than R$1.4bn (£460m). The stadium is located towards the western end of the Eixo Monumental, between the TV Tower and the JK Memorial. Just a few hundred metres east of the stadium is Brasilía Shopping, a large mall with a selection of fast food outlets.
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Brasília Guide Fan Fest location The Brasília Fan Fest will be at the Esplanada dos Ministérios (Esplanade of Ministries), a long stretch of grassed area in the centre of the two avenues that make up the Eixo Monumental; it’s surrounded by the city’s governmental buildings and the TV Tower.
Public transport To try and understand the transport network of Brasília, you need to get to grips with the address system. The Eixo Monumental separates the city into two main sectors (setores) - north and south. When an address ends in N or S it simply means it is based in that sector. BUSES The bus network is well developed and most of the commuter buses depart from the Estação Rodoviária in the city centre; from there you can get to almost any part of the city. Most buses travel down the Eixo Monumental and throughout the main residential areas. Tickets are purchased on the bus. METRÔ The Metrô system consists of two lines, but both lines avoid most of the tourist areas. The Metrô consists of 29 stations, 24 of which are currently operational. The lines operate Mon to Fri between 06:00 and 23:30 and over the weekend from 07:00 to 19:00. TAXIS Unlike most other cities, taxis in Brasília can’t be hailed in the street; if you need
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a cab it’s best to head for one of the many ranks dotted around the city. EMERGENCIES Police 190, Ambulance 192, Fire 193 HOSPITAL Hospital do Districto Federal, Setor Hospitalar Sul, Auadra 1, Bloco 1. Tel: 061-3325-5050 MAIN POST OFFICE SHS, Quadra 2, Block B. Open 09:00 17:00 Mon to Fri. There are also smaller branches in shopping malls. TOURIST INFORMATION SETUR, SCN Quadra 4, Block B, Office 502, (Varig Building). Tel: 061-3429-7600 BRITISH EMBASSY British Embassy Brasília, Setor de Embaixadas Sul, Quadra 801, Lote 8, CEP 70408-900, Brasília. Tel: 061-3329-2300. Open Mon-Thu 08:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:45, Fri 08:30 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 16:30. NOTE: Thursday 19th June 2014 is one of the Embassy’s main holidays and therefore the office will be closed.
Things to see and do Catedral Metrôpolitana (Metrôpolitan Cathedral). Even if you don’t have an interest in architecture you cannot fail to be impressed by Oscar Niemeyer’s famous cathedral. Open daily from 08:00 to 17:00, entrance is free. Torre de Televisão (Television Tower). The television tower, standing
Praça dos Tres Podéres (Three Powers Square). The square is a mixture of important buildings, monuments and museums which have been designed by prominent Brazilian architects. Lago do Paranoá (Lake Paranoá) - a man-made lake on the east side of the city. The lake’s huge shoreline, stretching 80km/50 miles, has numerous attractions including watersports, restaurants, the University of Brasília, the Olympic Centre and the Palace of Dawn. Parque Nacional de Brasilia, located around 10km/6 miles from the city, the National Park was originally formed in 1961. It covers over 74,000 acres and includes natural swimming pools, palm and coconut trees, and walkways along the shoreline of the Santa Maria Lake.
Accommodation As Brasília is such a vast city, accommodation won’t be hard to come by but budget rooms are rather limited. Saying that, there are a number of cheap options directly to the south-west of Exio Monumental, but they aren’t of a high standard. The city is divided into sectors with accommodation mainly in the Setor Hoteleiro Norte - SHN (Hotel Sector North) or the Setor Hoteleiro Sul - SHS (Hotel Sector South); the areas are within a 10-minute walk of each other.
The majority of visitors to Brasília are businessmen and therefore there is a huge demand for accommodation midweek, which could cause problems for fans looking for accommodation for mid-week games.
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75m/246ft high, was built at the highest point of Eixo Monumental. The viewing platform gives excellent views. The tower is open daily; admission fees apply.
Eating and drinking The Setor Comercio Local Sul (SCLS) area of the city is where you’ll find the best restaurants. This neighbourhood is always abbreviated to SCLS so you may see this as an address followed by a quadrant number, block number and name of the building rather than street name. Quadrants 209/210, 409/410 and 411/412 have the largest number of restaurants. SCLS 405 is where you’ll find a large number of international restaurants including Portuguese, Mexican, German, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian and vegetarian. Fast food outlets and coffee shops are usually found in the large shopping malls around the city centre; familiar companies such as Subway, Burger King and Giraffas (a Brazilian steak and burger chain) can be found. There are also a number of lanchonetes (small snack bars) around the city. For those who don’t have an excessive budget there are plenty of cheaper bars, a good majority of which can be found around the University area, Via W Três Sul and Via Ers. Unsurprisingly the majority of nightclubs can be found in the Clubs’ Sector (Setor de Clubes). Here you’ll find everything from Samba, Forró and Brazilian-style clubs right through to rock, funk, pop or trance.
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Porto Alegre Guide
Porto Alegre Guide
Location: Rio Grande do Sul Population: approx 1.5 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 051 Average daily June temperature: High 20°C/68°F Low 10°C/50°F
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Match
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(Game 10) France v Honduras
15/06
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(Game 20) Australia v Netherlands
18/06
13:00
(Game 32) Korea Rep v Belgium
22/06
(Game 43) Nigeria v Argentina
25/06
13:00
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(Game 54) 1G v 2H
30/06
17:00
Porto Alegre is the fourth largest Metrôpolitan area in the country, with approximately four million inhabitants; there are over 1.4 million people within Porto Alegre itself. The city is more an agricultural centre rather than a tourist spot and at present its main production includes fresh produce such as plums, peaches, rice and cassava as well as shoe and leather industries.
Getting there
By Air 16:00
Round of 16
The Salgado Filho International airport is only 8km/5 miles from central Porto. There are two terminals at the airport connected by a free shuttle bus. Most airlines operate from Terminal 1 with the exception of Azul. The airport connects with all major domestic destinations including Brasília,
DOMESTIC AIRLINES SERVING SALGADO FILHO AIRPORT Avienca - www.avienca.com.br Azul - www.voeazul.com.br NHT - www.voenht.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br TRIP - www.voetrip.com.br GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT Although the Metrô railway station is close to the airport, most travellers prefer the more convenient bus as it heads straight into the city centre. The Metrô journey takes approximately 30 minutes, costing around R$2. Taxis from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 15 minutes and should cost no more than R$25 - R$30. There is a booth near the arrivals hall where you prepay your taxi journey, just tell them your destination and they will tell you the fare and allocate a cab for you. There’s a minibus shuttle service to the city centre that costs R$5. TAXIS Radio Taxi - 051-3472-3448 Cootaero - 051-3358-2500
By Bus The bus station is approximately 1.5km north east of the city centre, adjacent to the Estacio Rodoviária
Metrô station and the docks. A taxi from the bus station to the city centre will cost about R$10. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Eucatur - www.eucatur.com.br to Cuiaba (13.5 hours) Pluma - www.pluma.com.br to Curitiba (12 hours) Penha - www.vendas.nspenha. com.br to Rio de Janeiro (24 hours) and São Paulo (18 hours) Real Expresso - www.realexpresso. com.br to Brasília (12 Hours) Itapemirim - www.itapemirim. com.br to Brasília (12 hours)
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Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
The stadium
The totally refurbished Estádio Beira-Rio is home to Sport Club Internacional, one of Brazil’s biggest clubs, and its location by the Guaiba River, inside a local park, makes it unique. The stadium is located to the south of Porto Alegre about 3.5km from the city centre, in a mixed residential and retail area. It is easily accessible by public transport which runs on Avenida Padre Cacique, a few minutes’ walk away. There is very little of interest around the stadium, just a few small snack bars; the Praia de Belas shopping centre is about a 20 minute walk north
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Porto Alegre Guide from the stadium and has a number of food outlets. It is likely most fans will be eating and drinking in the city centre before and after games.
Fan Fest location Largo Glênio Peres is a pedestrian public square- plaza - in the Old Town area of Porto Alegre facing the public market (Mercado Publico) and City Hall (Prefeitura Municipal). The area is normally used for cultural and political events as well as street fairs and markets throughout the year. The square is accessible by bus and tram. The Fan Fest will be a secure, enclosed area of the Plaza and will have the usual facilities of food and drink outlets, first aid posts, large screens and daily entertainment and cultural shows on a staged area.
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usually only in Portuguese. Open Tue to Sunday 12:30 to 18:00. Prices vary depending on which company you use. Beaches - There are number of beaches around Porto Alegre but their water quality isn’t great so swimming is not recommended due to pollution problems. Alternatively, head for the Rio Grande do Sul coastline, where the water quality is acceptable for swimming.
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Mercado Público (Public Market). The market was built in 1869 and is the centrepiece of the city. Open every day with traders selling fresh produce, meats and seafood.
Planetário (Planetarium). Built in 1971, the planetarium is part of the Federal University complex. Open Tue to Fri 10:00 to 16:00. There is an admission charge.
OUT OF TOWN Vale dos Vinhedos is a two-hour drive from the city and is the best wineproducing region in Brazil.
Boat trips/River cruises - Cruises on the Rio Guaiba (Guaiba Lake) are popular; most boats also provide refreshments but commentary is
Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral are national parks which offer trekking areas and where you’ll find the largest and greenest canyons in Brazil.
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Location: Paraná Population: approx 1.9 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 041 Average daily June temperature: High 18°C/64°F Low 8°C/46°F
Curitiba Fixtures Match
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(Game 12) Iran v Nigeria
16/06
16:00
(Game 26) Honduras v Ecuador
20/06
19:00
(Game 35) Australia v Spain
23/06
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(Game 48) Algeria v Russia
26/06
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Capital of Brazil’ due to having one of the highest densities of urban green space in the world. The city developed in the 18th century when gold seekers from the coast travelled up-river to Serra do Mar and arrived in the plains. In 1853 Curitiba was declared the capital of the Paraná State. The Paraná State is mostly acknowledged for the Iguazu Falls which are to be found between two national parks: one side being in the Paraná State and the other side being in the Argentinean province of Misiones. Both sites are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Getting there
By Air Afonso Pena International Airport is located approximately
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Curitiba’s name derives from the Kurity-ba pine kernels, the fruits of the Paraná pines and the symbolic tree of the Paraná. Today, with a population of just over 1.9 million inhabitants, the city is known as the ‘Ecological
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Curitiba Guide 18km/11 miles to the southeast of central Curitiba, within the neighbouring city of São José dos Pinhais. There are direct flights to a number of host cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Brasília. DOMESTIC AIRLINES SERVICE AFONSO PENA AIRPORT Avianca - www.avianca.com.br Azul - www.voeazul.com.br GOL - www.voegol.com.br NHT - www.voenht.com.br Passaredo www.voepassaredo.com.br TAM - www.tam.com.br TRIP - www.voetrip.com.br
Conventional taxis Radio Taxi Cidade - 041-3333-3333 Radio Taxi Curitiba - 041-3376-7676 Radio Taxi Paraná - 041-3347-4747 Rodo Radio Taxi Capital 041-3264-6464
By Bus The Rodoferroviária (bus station) is located 2km southeast of the city centre at Avenida Presidente Affonso Camargo 330, 80060-090. Tel: 041-3320-3000
The stadium GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT Aeroporto Executivo Bus E64 runs from 05:20 to 22:00 Mon to Sat and 06:00 to 22:00 on Sun. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 50 minutes. Direct Line 208 - Aeroporto the 208, also called the Ligeirinho Aeroporto bus, runs from the airport to the city centre, passing several points including the rodoviária (bus station). The bus runs from 06:00 to 23:20 Mon to Fri, 06:15 to 22:15 on Sat, 06:15 to 22:27 on Sun.
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A cab ride to the city centre will cost around R$50.
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TAXIS Especial taxis Rádio Táxi Alternativa 041-3257-5757 Rádio Táxi LTDA - 041-3262-6262 Teletaxi - 041-3224-2424
The Arena da Baixada, also known as the Arena CAP (Club Atlético Paranaense), was originally built in 1913 and has had several upgrades over the years. The current upgrade has been totally funded by Atlético Paranaense and is the cheapest build of the tournament at R$180m (£56m). The stadium is in a residential area just south of the city centre, a ten minute walk from one of the main streets - Avenida Sete de Setembro. Alternatively, buses run across Avenida
There are a number of restaurants and bars around Avenida Sete de Setembro and this is likely to be a popular area for fans to gather before and after the matches.
Fan Fest location Centrally located, Barigüi Park is the largest and one of the oldest public parks in the city. It features a large boating lake, outdoor gym equipment, food and drink kiosks, BMX track, bars and restaurants as well as a car museum.
da Ordem. Open Tue to Sun, there is an admission charge. São Francisco Ruins. The ruins of the São Francisco church are home to numerous leisure attractions, shops and offices. Open daily. The city is renowned for the number of public spaces and parks including the Public Promenade which was the first park to be opened to the public in 1886 and has a number of bridges, lakes and a small zoo. Barreirinha Park is a large green space with barbecue facilities and woodland trails in the adjacent Municipal Forest and the German Woods is located in the Seminário district with attractions including a wooden church and the Bach’s Oratorium concert hall.
Things to see and do
Jardim Botanico (Botanic Gardens). A series of French-inspired gardens with a large art-nouveau style glasshouse as its centrepiece, which towers over the surrounding gardens and contains numerous tropical plant collections. The gardens also include lakes, waterfalls, fountains, sculptures and forest trails as well as the Botanical Museum.
Torre Panoramica/Torre Merces (Panoramic Tower/Merces Tower). The tower measures approximately 110 metres/360 feet and is ideal for unobstructed views of the city; there is also the Telephone Museum on site. The tower is just 2km west of Largo
Museu Oscar Niemeyer (Oscar Niemeyer Museum). The museum was designed by the famous Brazilian architect responsible for much of the design of the capital Brasília. The eye-shaped museum is about a 30-minute walk from the city centre or you can reach it by the Linha Turismo (tourist bus).
The Fan Fest will be in a designated secured area of the park with its own food and drink outlets, and toilet and first aid facilities. There will be large screens and a staged area for cultural and musical shows.
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Sete de Setembro but you will still have a 10 minute walk from there to the ground.
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Natal Guide
Natal Guide
Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte, is known either as ‘Sun City’ or ‘the City of Dunes’ due to the city being surrounded by sand dunes, which gives it a unique appearance. The city was first established by Portuguese explorers on Dec 25th 1598.
Location: Rio Grande do Norte Population: approx 1.25 million Time zone: Brasilia Time BRT (GMT -3) Telephone area dialling code: 084 Average daily June temperature: High 28°C/82°F Low 22°C/72°F
Getting there
Natal Fixtures
By Air
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Aeroporto Internacional Augusto Severo is located in the neighbouring city of Parnamirim and is approximately 18km/11 miles to the south. There are daily scheduled flights from Lisbon with TAP www.flytap.com.
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Match
Date
K/O
(Game 2) Mexico v Cameroon
13/06
13:00
(Game 14) Ghana v USA
16/06
19:00
(Game 22) Japan v Greece
19/06
19:00
(Game 39) Italy v Uruguay
24/06
13:00
A new airport - São Gonçalo do Amarante International- is currently under construction. It is located 25 km/16 miles from the city centre and is due to open April 2014.
GOL www.voegol.com.br TAM www.tam.com.br TRIP www.voetrip.com.br Webjet www.webjet.com.br
DOMESTIC AIRLINES SERVING AUGUSTO SEVERO AIRPORT Avianca www.avianca.com.br Azul www.voeazul.com.br
GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT Regular ‘Aeroporto’ buses run every 30 minutes to Rodoviária Velho (Old Bus Station) near the
TAXIS Aerocooptaxi - 084-3087-1312 Coopertaxi - 084-3643-1183 or 084-3643-1862 Rádio Táxi - 084-3221-5666 Rádio Táxi Relámpago 084-3223-5444 Taxis to Ponta Negra or the city centre cost around R$40 to R$50.
By Bus Natal has two bus stations: Rodoviária Nova is the new bus station and is 5km/3 miles southwest of Ponta Negra. Most buses now use this terminal. The other is Rodoviária Velho - the old bus station, which is in the city centre, and from where you get the bus to Ponta Negra. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Itapemirim www.itapemirim.com.br to Belo Horizonte (18 hours). Other bus companies go to Recife (four hours), Fortaleza (eight hours), Rio de Janeiro (44 hours) and Salvador (21 hours).
The stadium The Estádio Das Dunas is located in a residential area about 5km south
of the city centre, with few amenities immediately around the stadium. The Midway Shopping Mall to the north has a number of restaurants and cafes. To the south is the Natal Shopping Mall. Both are well connected to public transport.
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city centre, from where there are connections to Ponta Negra.
Fan Fest location The Fan Fest will be located at Praia do Forte (Fort Beach) to the north of the city centre. It is home to the Reis Magos Fortress, a historic military building and local landmark.
Things to see and do Parque da Cidade dom Nivaldo Monte. The City Park was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. One of the main attractions in the park is the tower which houses a restaurant and a museum. Dune Buggy rides and excursions are one of the most popular attractions on offer. Most buggies can take up to four passengers. Maior Cajueiro do Mundo is the largest cashew tree in the world and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. During the fruit season it is estimated that the tree produces in excess of 80,000 cashew nuts and you are allowed to pick the cashews freely.
We have provided only brief, key information for cities that England will not be playing in. For more detailed information on Natal, visit our website www.fsf.org.uk/worldcup
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Cuiabá Guide
Cuiabá Guide
Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso State was founded on the discovery of gold in the region’s rivers by bandits Pascoal Moreiro Cabral and Miguel Sutil who were exploring the interior lands in 1718. Cuiabá stands on a rather advantageous location in that it is at the heart of three of Brazil’s most important ecosystems: the savannahs of Cerrado, the wetlands of the Pantanal and the southern gateway to the Amazon.
Getting there
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The Marechal Rondon airport is approximately 10km (6 miles) from the city centre. Cuiabá is best reached from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Brasília. DOMESTIC AIRLINES SERVICE MARECHAL RONDON AIRPORT Avianca - www.avianca.com.br
Location: Mato Grosso Population: 470,000 Time zone: Amazon Time AMT (GMT -4) Telephone area dialling code: 031 Average daily June temperature: High 31°C/87°F Low 15°C/59°F
Cuiabá Fixtures Match
Date
K/O
(Game 4) Chile v Australia
13/06
18:00
(Game 16) Russia v Korea Rep
17/06
18:00
(Game 28) Nigeria v Bosnia Herzegovina
21/06
18:00
(Game 37) Japan v Columbia
24/06
16:00
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GETTING TO/FROM THE AIRPORT To get to the city centre, take any white Tuiuiú bus from outside the arrivals hall to Avenida Tenente Coronel Duarte. Taxis are also available and should cost around R$40. A tramway that will link the city centre to the airport is planned to open in time for the World Cup.
of the city centre in a quiet residential area with not much else around.
TAXIS Cooperporto - 065-3682-9018
Fan Fest location By Bus Interstate buses arrive/depart at the rodoviária north of the city centre at Rua Jules Rimet, Senho dos Passos, Bairro Alvorado. City buses stop at the entrance of the rodoviária. BUSES TO OTHER HOST CITIES Eucatur - www.eucatur.com.br and Expresso São Luiz www.expressosaoluiz.com.br Brasília (15 hours)
The stadium A new-build stadium for the tournament, the Arena Pantanal is one of the smallest used in the tournament with a capacity of 45,000. The stadium can be reached by walking from the centre or by public transport. It’s approximately 3km east
Parque de Exposições da Acrimat (Exhibition Park) is located in the neighbourhood of Dom Aquino, some 2.5km from the Arena Pantanal. The park is situated close to the Cuiabá River and is usually used for openair concerts.
Things to see and do Fundação Cultural de Mato Grosso, houses two museums: the Historical Museum and the Museum of Natural History and Anthropology. Museu Rondon, also called the Museu do Indio (Indian Museum) has exhibits of weapons, crafts and tools of the indigenous Indians living in the Moto Grosso. The Aquário Municipal (the aquarium) has fish from the Pantanal region.
We have provided only brief, key information for cities that England will not be playing in. For more detailed information on Cuiabá, visit our website www.fsf.org.uk/worldcup
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About the FSF
About the FSF fans are often at the sharp end when it comes to issues like re-arranged kick-off times, policing and stewarding and ticket price categorisation, and we hope our work in this area will not only improve matters for away fans but that home fans will feel the benefit.
The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) is the national supporters’ organisation for all football fans, representing more than 500,000 individual fans and members of local supporters’ organisations from every club in the professional league structure, and many from further down the pyramid. We are leading advocates of the Safe Standing Campaign, which aims for a return to the choice of whether to sit or stand when watching matches in the top two divisions in England and Wales. The campaign has been ongoing for some time – we’re tenacious like that – but things have really started to move in recent years. First the Scottish Premiership and then the Football League have backed safe standing trials, while clubs like Aston Villa in the Premier League are interested in trialling safe standing areas in their stadium, too. Work continues behind the scenes as we make our case, and lobby the decision makers to trial the technology. It’s not all about standing. As a campaigning organisation we work simultaneously on a number of causes on behalf of fans. Away Fans Matter is our most recent campaign, aiming to improve the lot of the travelling fan throughout the league structure. Away
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Part of Away Fans Matter is our ‘Twenty’s Plenty for Away Tickets’ campaign, which has already seen a good deal of success. The campaign has already been successful in convincing Premier League clubs including Newcastle United, West Brom and Swansea City among others to introduce reciprocal pricing for away fans of £20 a ticket, saving thousands of fans money from their matchday. Watching Football is not a Crime! was launched in response to supporters’ poor treatment at the hands of the police, specifically in relation to being unlawfully served Section 27 notices. Together with the human rights organisation Liberty we fought legal battles on behalf of groups of supporters against the police and won. We also take up specific complaints and cases that are raised with us by individual members or affiliated organisations, and we encourage the participation of all supporters in this process. We receive emails and calls on a regular basis from fans who feel they’ve been badly treated by clubs, stewards or police. Our caseworker and volunteers work with supporters to help them resolve their problems and get the best outcome for all concerned. We can even point them in the right direction for legal advice, should they need it. And if this isn’t your first major tournament or away fixture with the
But it’s not all about us. In fact, it’s not about us at all, but about you, the football supporter. The FSF welcomes approaches from supporters who wish to campaign on issues that matter to them. There is a campaigns budget which can be accessed by members to pay for materials and other costs towards local issues, and we are able to offer coordination and logistical support to grass roots campaigns such as the City Til We Die movement at Hull City, or the Stop Stubhub campaign at Tottenham Hotspur. The FSF has regular meetings with the football authorities and Government, discussing a wide range of issues, many of them in response to concerns raised with us by supporters. We think it’s about time that the views of the major stakeholders in the game (ie us, the fans) were considered, and we work hard to draw attention to the lack of meaningful discussion that takes place on many of the game’s issues, whether it’s with the Football League, the FA or the Premier League.
Partners The FSF works in close collaboration with our friends at Supporters Direct and Level Playing Field (previously known as the National Association of Disabled Supporters). FSF Chair
Join the FSF Strength comes in numbers, and membership of the FSF is entirely free. You can sign up easily and quickly online at www.fsf.org.uk/join - all we need is your name, email address, and the club you support.
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national team, you’re bound to have seen Free Lions, our free England fanzine, being dished out. Our friends at FSF Cymru provide a similar service to travelling Welsh supporters. Recommended by all those in the know, we’ve been providing information to travelling England fans, from Andorra to Zagreb, for well over a decade.
As well as accessing all the FSF’s services, membership entitles you to take part in and vote at FSF meetings such as our annual conference, which this year takes place at Wembley Stadium on 26th July. All our policies and the issues that we campaign on are set democratically by our members, so if you think we’re missing a trick by all means get in touch, come along, and make your case.
Malcolm Clarke sits on the FA Council as the fans’ representative (on behalf of the FSF and Supporters Direct). The FSF also has good working relationships with other campaigning organisations such as Kick It Out, Liberty and Show Racism the Red Card. The FSF is also a founding member of the European-wide representative supporters’ organisation Football Supporters Europe. Officially recognised by UEFA, FSE has been running since 2008, and has held annual congresses across the continent. The FSF is represented on the FSE’s committee by Chief Executive Kevin Miles.
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The FSF in Brazil
The FSF in Brazil
Yet again, the Football Supporters’ Federation has got a range of activities and services available to help fans who will be following England in Brazil in June (and hopefully July) this summer.
Fans’ Embassy The Fans’ Embassy service is already a familiar sight to followers of the national team, and we’ve followed England every step of the way through qualifying for Brazil, trekking to Moldova, Poland, San Marino, Montenegro and Ukraine. Every tournament poses its own unique set of challenges, and Brazil is no different – the distances between host cities will be some of the longest that England fans have ever encountered. For those who thought South Africa was a vast country to get around for a major tournament the trips between some host venues will make the 1,700km between Nelspruit and Cape Town seem like a short hop – the
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journey from Manaus to Porto Alegre, for instance, is nearly twice as far. As has been the case at many recent tournaments, the World Cup has provided the opportunity for the host country to undergo wide-ranging improvements to its infrastructure, and with new airports and increased capacities across its transport network we are sure that fans will be able to get around with relative ease. We’ve already visited each of the cities where England might find themselves playing in June and July, and have established connections with the key local officials and agencies to make sure that the information and assistance we’re providing is accurate, up-to-date and delivered in the quickest possible fashion. If we don’t know the answer to your question, chances are we already know the person who does. The Fans’ Embassy has always been provided by fans, for fans, and that means it’s there to help you. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been to every game since Italia ’90 or if this is your first major tournament, or even your first
The team will be on the ground in each of the host cities in which England are playing on matchdays, as well as a day either side, and are contactable throughout the tournament on the 24 hour helpline - +44 7956 121314.
A few of the key bits of information were not finalised when we went to print, but by the time you read this may already have been posted on the website. We’d advise you to check it regularly in the run-up to the tournament to make sure you’ve got all the information you need to know.
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England game full-stop – everyone needs that little bit of help or information sometimes.
Helpline The precise locations for the Fans’ Embassy have yet to be confirmed at the time of going to press, but we’ll publicise the details as soon as we can on our website and through our social media channels.
The website
If you need urgent advice or assistance on the ground in Brazil and can’t find any of our volunteers, or if it’s out of normal Fans’ Embassy hours, our team are contactable 24 hours a day on our usual helpline number - +44 7956 121314.
Free Lions
As usual, we’re making our information available to fans in a number of different ways (such as this Guidebook you’re holding). The biggest repository of information will always be the FSF website – www.fsf.org.uk/worldcup. The advantage the website has over the guidebook is that the information is not subject to pesky things like print deadlines and the constraints of page numbers. It allows us to go into much greater detail on things that we’ve had to cram into this book, and will be constantly updated in the run-up to the tournament, and as long as England are involved.
Regular travellers will be used to receiving their copy of Free Lions, the FSF’s England fanzine which is renowned for its vital local information and advice for fans (with a bit of football chat and irreverent humour thrown in for good measure). As is usual at major tournaments, we will be producing an issue of Free Lions fresh for each and every game. This means that while you’re all toasting the latest England success/drowning your sorrows, your talented and handsome Free Lions team will already be hard at work on the next issue. The deadlines are always tight, but getting the fanzine printed locally in Brazil means we’re confident that we’ll be able to deliver on time, and crucially be up-to-date with developments from the last game and be in a position to
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The FSF in Brazil
The FSF in Brazil address any problems or concerns that England fans may have.
blend of news, entertainment and fabulous prize giveaways*.
The pre-tournament friendlies in Miami are no different, and your Free Lions team will be out in force again.
You can sign up for it on our website, and given it costs you nothing, why wouldn’t you?
There will be an issue of Free Lions covering both the fixtures at the Sunlife Stadium – Ecuador on Wednesday 4th June and Honduras on Saturday 7th June for those of you who haven’t been paying attention.
* Prize giveaways may also be modest.
From there we will be appearing in Manaus, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Whether our services will be needed all the way to Rio on 13th July will be down to Roy’s boys on the pitch, but each and every edition will be handed out by our Fans’ Embassy volunteers in the host cities on the days either side of each England matchday. If you’re a collector, or just want to ensure you get a pristine copy of each edition as a souvenir, you can take out a subscription. We’ll be shipping the spare copies back from Brazil after the tournament is over.
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Confidential advice
The Fans’ Embassy is run by football supporters whose only interests are those of helping fellow fans. Regardless of the help we receive from any commercial sponsors or the information provided by Government or local authorities, we remain independent, impartial and objective.
Free Lions remains free, but we do make a small charge for postage and admin costs. Back issues of most England games are available, too. Details can be found on the website.
The service we offer is entirely confidential - we will not pass on information about any individual to either local police or UK authorities, and we are there to assist all football supporters, regardless of whether they are englandfans members or in possession of a match ticket.
E-Lions
How you can help
Yet another weapon in our communications arsenal, E-Lions is the free email newsletter dedicated to all things England. We will have regular updates in the run-up to the tournament, carrying our typical
The work of the Fans’ Embassy revolves around information, but that is a two-way process. We have direct communication with a number of official authorities involved in the organisation of the tournament
communication with the tournament authorities means we are able to raise it with them, as your issue might be something that they need to address.
Please let us know about any difficulties that you are facing – you may not be the only one in that situation, and the more we know the better placed we are to help other supporters who may be facing similar issues. If it’s a more general problem, our line of
We’re also here to speak up for you in the event that something goes wrong – for instance we can advise, try to arrange legal representation or consular help, and generally put you in touch with the relevant people in the event of arrest, lost passports and the like.
Text message updates
Social media
The FSF will once again be providing a FREE text message update service during the World Cup in Brazil.
You can’t move nowadays without hearing something about Twitter or Facebook, and let it not be said that the FSF doesn’t move with the times. For those of you whose smartphones have become an extension of your upper appendages, you can access all our information through both our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Text messages are a great way to receive urgent updates about anything of importance during the tournament. Unlike with Twitter or Facebook updates, you don’t need to keep your expensive data roaming on your phone switched on, or be somewhere with free wifi – it’s completely free. And we won’t bombard you with spam or advertising – we restrict the updates to things you’ll want to know. We’ll also be sending out any news from the FA about ticketing arrangements, or any urgent notifications from the British Embassy. There’s no charge – but you will have to register for the service. It’s simple enough – just text the words “BRAZIL UPDATES” to +44 7956 12 13 14.
The FSF in Brazil
which means we’re well placed to convey information to supporters, but this also allows us to feed back the problems that supporters are facing.
Sometimes 140 characters are all you need, and so vitally important updates, such as the location of the Fans’ Embassy, ticket arrangements for knockout fixtures, or updates on travel arrangements will not only be printed in Free Lions and updated on the website, but will also be tweeted and Facebooked. You can keep up to date with us at; @The_FSF @FSF_FreeLions facebook.com/thefsf facebook.com/freelions
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Essential Words and Phrases
Essential Words and Phrases
Basics English
Portuguese
English
Portuguese
Hello
Olá
Yes
Sim
Goodbye
Tchau
No
Não
How are you?
Como vai?
Do you speak English?
Fala inglês?
Excuse me
Com licença
I don’t understand
Não compreendo
Sorry
Desculpa
Open
Aberto
Please
Por favor
Closed
Fechado
Thank you
Obrigado (m) Obrigada (f)
How much?
Quanto
English
Portuguese
English
Portuguese
This is an emergency
Temos uma emergência
Very sick
Muito doente
I have had an accident
Eu sofri um acidente
Unconscious
inconsciente
Help!
Socorro!
Where is the nearest hospital?
Onde é o hospital mais próximo
I need an ambulance
Preciso de uma ambulância
Is there a pharmacy near here?
Há uma farmácia aqui perto?
I need a doctor
Preciso de um medico
I have had a car accident
Eu sofri um acidente de carro
I need the police
Chamar a polícia
I have been robbed/mugged
Eu fui vitimo de um assalto or Eu fui roubado
Heart attack
Infarto
Where are the toilets?
Onde tem um banheiro?
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We’re unlikely to become fluent in Portuguese either, but the following phrases may be helpful.
Eating and drinking English
Portuguese
English
Portuguese
Cheers!
Saúde!
Pork
porco
Bring the bill please
por favour traga a conta
Seafood
frutos do mar
Breakfast
café da manhã
Rice
arroz
Lunch
almoço
Cheese
queijo
Dinner
jantar
Eggs
ovas
Beef
carne de vaca
Bread
pão
Chicken
frango
Chips
batata frita
Fish
peixe
Beer
cerveja
Lamb
carneiro
Wine
vinho
Essential Words and Phrases
While our Brazilian hosts have been making efforts to increase the numbers of people we’ll meet who can speak English, the fact remains that most of the Brazilian population would struggle to understand us.
Street signs English
Portuguese
English
Portuguese
Stop
Pare
Stop and cross carefully
Pare e cruze com cuidade
Turn left
Vira à esquerda
Quick passenger pick-up and drop-off
Seja breve no embarque e desembarque
Turn right
Vira à direita
Detour
Desvio
Go straight ahead
Segue em frente
Dead-end street
Rua sem Saída
No stopping on the pedestrian crossing
Proibido parar sobre a faixa de pedestres
Road works ahead
Obras na Pistra
Wait for the green light (at three-phase traffic lights)
Agurde o verde
Give way
Dê a Preferência
Don’t block the intersection
Nunca feche o cruzamento
Toll - cars
Pedágio Automóvel Utilitáio
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Pre-tournament Guide
Pre-tournament Guide
The World Cup in Brazil is almost here, with thousands of people expected to descend on cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Manaus in the Amazon rainforest to enjoy a month long festival of fun, sun and fabulous football.
Football is in Brazil’s DNA; it’s the only country to have played in every World Cup, and has won it five times. But Brazil is very different from the UK – so just as some of the most famous names in sport are preparing to take their place on football’s biggest world stage, those of us planning to watch should prepare too. Most people who visit Brazil do so with no difficulty and come home with wonderful memories.
Images © CC-BY Portal da Copa
Make sure this trip to Brazil isn’t one you want to forget by following a few simple safety tips when travelling around Brazil or going to a match.
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Around Brazil • Brazil is a big country, 33 times the size of the UK. Plan your travel and accommodation well in advance.
Flights are usually the only option for travelling through the country. • Learn a bit of the language. English isn’t as widely spoken as you may expect. • Take care of your belongings. Be aware of pick-pockets and never leave your bag or belongings unattended while in public places or on public transport. • Make sure you have a comprehensive insurance policy. Medical bills can be very high. You don’t want to continue paying for your holiday for years to come. • Depending on where you travel, you may need various vaccinations. Check with your GP or travel clinic at least six to eight weeks before your departure. • Avoid drinking excess alcohol. Spirit measures are much larger in Brazil than in the UK and being in the sun
• Keep your passport in a safe place; you can carry a photocopy around with you, plus other photo identification (e.g. driving licence) which is widely accepted.
Match days
• Arrive early at matches to avoid problems at the gate, or worse, missing the start. Allow plenty of time to reach the stadium – expect heavy traffic and big crowds. • Monitor local media and advice from the authorities to know the best route to the stadium on match days. • Further information, travel advice and contact details are available on www.gov.uk/government/world/brazil. • Specific World Cup advice is available on www.gov.uk/worldcup2014. • If you have any enquiries for FCO consular staff before you go or while abroad you can ask questions via the FCO Twitter service @FCOtravel. • You can also keep up-to-date with the latest FCO travel advice by
signing up to the FCO’s Facebook and Twitter feeds: www.facebook. com/fcotravel or twitter.com/ fcotravel using #beontheball.
Pre-tournament Guide
can result in quick dehydration. Brazil has a zero tolerance policy on drink driving. If you are caught, penalties range from fines and driving suspensions to imprisonment for up to 3 years.
How can we help? Should you experience any difficulties on your trip to Brazil, there are certain things the British Embassy can do.
THE BRITISH EMBASSY CAN • Provide info on transferring money from the UK • Help you get medical attention if you need it • Contact your friends and family • Put you in touch with lawyers if you need them • Issue a replacement travel document (subject to a fee) • Contact you within 24 hours of being in hospital/prison
THE BRITISH EMBASSY CANNOT • Pay your hotel, legal, medical or any other bills • Investigate a crime • Give you legal advice • Get you out of jail • Get you a ticket for the final!
Embassy staff and members of the Football Supporters Federation will also be available at each venue where England are playing.
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FSF Fans’ Embassy Locations
FSF Fans’ Embassy Locations At this year’s World Cup, the FSF will be running our now customary Fans’ Embassy service in each of the host cities where England play. This will normally operate on the day before a game, on match day, and where necessary on the day after a game. Normally, we tend to base the Fans’ Embassy in a central spot where England fans will easily find us – in other words, near where we expect fans to congregate for the obligatory pre-match libations. In some of the Brazilian host cities however, the ideal spot isn’t easy to identify, either because the city is so huge (Sao Paulo), or because it just doesn’t have any locations that fit the description (Manaus). There’s also the issue of needing to secure the permission of the local authorities to establish ourselves somewhere. As a consequence, at the time of this book going to press, the precise locations of our Fans’ Embassy in the venues hasn’t been finalised. Keep an eye on the website for further details, and of course sign up to the text message updates service – we’ll send a text in each venue confirming where we can be found.
We do know that in Belo Horizonte, we’ll be in the Savassi area, probably at Savassi Square itself; in Sao Paulo we’re likely to be near the northwest end of Avenida Paulista; and in Manaus – well, that’s anyone’s guess. Remember though that you don’t need to find us to be able to access our information and advice – we’ll be contactable around the clock via the Helpline on +44 7956 121314.
1. Barnsley, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bournemouth, Brighton and Burnley. 2. Portsmouth 3. Mexico 4. Kevin Phillips in 1999/2000 5. Ben Watson 6. Blackpool, Burnley, Barnsley and Swindon 7. George Graham 8. Gary Lineker 9. Dean Holdsworth, Dean Saunders and Dean Windass 10. Tahiti 11.Newport County 12. Ian Rush 13. Shay Given 14. Blackburn Rovers (6 times) 15. Mexico City, Paris and Rome 16. Southend United 17. Germany and Uruguay 18. Steve McClaren 19. Sol Campbell 20. Leeds United, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Sheffield United and West Ham United
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Acknowledgements and Thanks
Acknowledgements and Thanks Acknowledgements The Football Supporters’ Federation wishes gratefully to acknowledge the support and assistance of the following organisations, among others: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office; the Home Office; the UK Football Policing Unit; the local organising committees and tourism offices of the Brazilian host cities. We would like to thank all of those who have supplied us with photographs to illustrate this book. Most of those are credited on the page on which their photograph appears, but we would particularly like to record our gratitude to Copa2014.gov.br. Images attributed to Portal da Copa are taken from www.copa2014.gov.br and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit www. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/. Published by the Football Supporters’ Federation: www.fsf.org.uk Designed by Daykin and Storey Ltd: www.daykinandstorey.co.uk Printed by Acorn Web Offset Ltd: www.acornweb.co.uk
Thanks The production of this guidebook by the Football Supporters’ Federation has of course been a team effort. It has been edited, in the broadest sense of the word, by Kevin Miles; the bulk of the work however has been
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carried out by others, to whom a huge thank-you is due. Primary among these are the Queen of Research Anne-Marie Mockridge, whose largely nocturnal efforts unearthed much of the information contained in these pages and on the website, and the FSF’s New Media Manager Garreth Cummins, whose sub-editing skills marshalled the information and made it fit into the pages. We would also like to thank the following, in no particular order, for their contributions: The other members of the FSF’s Fans’ Embassy team throughout the qualifying campaign: Ken Malley, Graham Bleanch, Andrew Fleming, Kerry Walmsley, Becky Gamester, Amy Cowles, Thom Bradley, Andrew Wichrij; from Daykin and Storey: Glenn Worthington, Michelle Leeson, Vince Moran, Kevin Gibson and Peter Daykin; the Princess of Proofing Fifi McGee; from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the phenomenon who is Sher Houston; from the staff of the British Embassy and Consulates in Brazil: Danial Shaikh and his team, including among other Gareth Moore, Tristan Gilchrist, Flavia Salazar Sousa, Raphael Rachid, OliverBallhatchet,Anna, Paula Walsh and anyone else we’ve overlooked; Naice and Clive Maguire; Igor Menezes; Sydney Munn; Tony Conniford, Graham White, Rachel Barber, Roger Evans; Lee Davidson, Martin Gooday; Nicole Selmer; Harpreet Grewal; and everyone else who has helped – we very much appreciate your assistance, never mind the fact that we clearly can’t remember who you are or what you did. That’s just the stress of the deadline moment, don’t take it personally.
Keep in Touch Some of the arrangements for fans in Brazil had not been finalised when this book went to press. Additionally, there will also be all sorts of changes and new developments, not only up to kick-off, but during the life of the tournament itself. There are several ways in which you can make sure you’re bang up-to-date with all the latest news – and they’re all provided by the FSF free of charge.
The FSF Website: www.fsf.org.uk/worldcup
www.facebook.com/thefsf
www.twitter.com/the_fsf
The E-Lions Email Newsletter: sign up at the website FREE LIONS, the FSF’s England fanzine – a new edition for every game, subscribe via the website www.facebook.com/FreeLions
www.twitter.com/FSF_FreeLions
And During The Tournament Itself: The FSF Fans’ Embassy 24-hour helpline: +44 7956 12 13 14 Text Message Updates: To register text “BRAZIL UPDATES” to +44 7956 12 13 14
The Free Lions England Fans’ Guide to Brazil From the Football Supporters’ Federation, researched and written by fans, for fans
A World Cup in Brazil, the home of sun, sea, samba, and the five-times World Cup winners: it’s a mouth-watering prospect, and thousands of England fans are looking to make the long journey to South America to be part of it. A potentially marvellous experience, but a challenging one too: huge distances between venues, a different culture and language, different rules and regulations. As with any trip, it’s best to be prepared. Who could be better placed to know what sort of information is likely to be needed by fans planning their trip than football supporters themselves, veterans of England games home and away, working together with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and their network of staff across Brazil? The Football Supporters’ Federation’s Free Lions fanzine has been a feature of England away games – at tournaments, qualifiers and friendly matches – since Euro 2000, and guide books bearing the same name have proved indispensable in preparing for the last four tournaments. Now the Free Lions team have produced this guide to Brazil, by fans, for fans – based on painstaking research and first-hand experience. Once again, thanks to the support of the FCO, it’s free of charge to England fans. Use it to make the most of your tournament experience. ISBN 978-1-908940-98-8
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