Brazil defeat to Germany smashes Twitter record Brazil's record defeat at the hands of Germany in the World Cup semi-final last night sent Twitter into overdrive. Business • 09 Jul 14
Brazil defeat to Germany smashes Twitter record Brazil's record defeat at the hands of Germany in the World Cup semi-final last night sent Twitter into overdrive. Business • 09 Jul 14
Wetherspoon's trading slowed during World Cup British pub chain JD Wetherspoon reported a slow down in underlying sales in the last 10 weeks of trading. Business • 09 Jul 14
Wetherspoon's trading slowed during World Cup British pub chain JD Wetherspoon reported a slow down in underlying sales in the last 10 weeks of trading. Business • 09 Jul 14
Tool translates World Cup tweets into English A tool developed by researchers at DCU and Microsoft allows World Cup fans in different countries to see what others are tweeting about the tournament in different languages. News • 08 Jul 14
Tool translates World Cup tweets into English A tool developed by researchers at DCU and Microsoft allows World Cup fans in different countries to see what others are tweeting about the tournament in different languages. News • 08 Jul 14
World Cup tickets official arrested Brazilian police have arrested a director from the FIFA partner company in charge of World Cup ticket packages, accusing him of leading a network that illegally sold game passes. News • 07 Jul 14
World Cup tickets official arrested Brazilian police have arrested a director from the FIFA partner company in charge of World Cup ticket packages, accusing him of leading a network that illegally sold game passes. News • 07 Jul 14
World Cup tweets so far beat 2012 Olympics Tweets about the World Cup are already double the number sent about the Olympics two years ago, Twitter said. Business • 27 Jun 14
World Cup tweets so far beat 2012 Olympics Tweets about the World Cup are already double the number sent about the Olympics two years ago, Twitter said. Business • 27 Jun 14
888 cancels Suarez sponsorship deal after ban Poker brand 888 has cancelled its sponsorship deal with Luis Suarez after the Uruguay striker was banned from all soccer-related activity for four months. Business • 27 Jun 14
888 cancels Suarez sponsorship deal after ban Poker brand 888 has cancelled its sponsorship deal with Luis Suarez after the Uruguay striker was banned from all soccer-related activity for four months. Business • 27 Jun 14
Bite set to eat into Suarez's sponsorship deals Luis Suarez risks losing lucrative commercial deals following his bite on a World Cup opponent. Business • 26 Jun 14
Bite set to eat into Suarez's sponsorship deals Luis Suarez risks losing lucrative commercial deals following his bite on a World Cup opponent. Business • 26 Jun 14
UK retail sales growing despite monthly dip UK retail sales dipped last month for the first time since January but are still enjoying the longest period of sustained growth since before the recession. Business • 19 Jun 14
UK retail sales growing despite monthly dip UK retail sales dipped last month for the first time since January but are still enjoying the longest period of sustained growth since before the recession. Business • 19 Jun 14
Minor protests in Brazil as World Cup begins Protesters angry over Brazil's spending on the World Cup vandalised stores and banks, and clashed with police yesterday in Belo Horizonte, one of the 12 cities hosting the tournament. News • 13 Jun 14
Minor protests in Brazil as World Cup begins Protesters angry over Brazil's spending on the World Cup vandalised stores and banks, and clashed with police yesterday in Belo Horizonte, one of the 12 cities hosting the tournament. News • 13 Jun 14
Protests and strikes ahead of World Cup The World Cup kicks off in Brazil today after years of construction delays and budget overruns. News • 12 Jun 14
Protests and strikes ahead of World Cup The World Cup kicks off in Brazil today after years of construction delays and budget overruns. News • 12 Jun 14
Final World Cup preparations made in reluctant, angry, Brazil The month-long World Cup soccer tournament kicks off tomorrow, however after spending billions of dollars to put on a show, host nation Brazil suddenly seems reluctant to dance. Special Reports • 11 Jun 14
Final World Cup preparations made in reluctant, angry, Brazil The month-long World Cup soccer tournament kicks off tomorrow, however after spending billions of dollars to put on a show, host nation Brazil suddenly seems reluctant to dance. Special Reports • 11 Jun 14
Betfair's annual profits beat expectations Betfair said it hoped the World Cup would provide a boost to business after its annual profit came in ahead of forecast today. Business • 11 Jun 14
Betfair's annual profits beat expectations Betfair said it hoped the World Cup would provide a boost to business after its annual profit came in ahead of forecast today. Business • 11 Jun 14
Sao Paulo monorail construction worker killed A construction worker has been killed while working on Sao Paulo’s monorail system, just three days before the World Cup opener in the same city. News • 10 Jun 14
Sao Paulo monorail construction worker killed A construction worker has been killed while working on Sao Paulo’s monorail system, just three days before the World Cup opener in the same city. News • 10 Jun 14
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
BP, Budweiser join sponsors' revolt over Qatar BP and the maker of Budweiser beer have today joined the ranks of World Cup sponsors pressing soccer's rulers to tackle corruption allegations over the awarding of the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Business • 09 Jun 14
Moy Park in Brazil as World Cup sponsor Football's World Cup attracts some of the world's biggest companies as its sponsors. Business • 09 Jun 14
Moy Park in Brazil as World Cup sponsor Football's World Cup attracts some of the world's biggest companies as its sponsors. Business • 09 Jun 14
Police in Sao Paulo fire tear gas at protesters Police in Sao Paulo have fired tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters supporting a subway workers' strike. News • 09 Jun 14
Police in Sao Paulo fire tear gas at protesters Police in Sao Paulo have fired tear gas to disperse around 150 protesters supporting a subway workers' strike. News • 09 Jun 14
FIFA under increasing pressure over Qatar bid One of the World Cup's main sponsors has urged FIFA to properly investigate allegations of corruption being involved in Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 tournament. News • 08 Jun 14
FIFA under increasing pressure over Qatar bid One of the World Cup's main sponsors has urged FIFA to properly investigate allegations of corruption being involved in Qatar's successful bid to host the 2022 tournament. News • 08 Jun 14
Police clash with protesters in Sao Paulo Brazilian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a protest last night near the airport in Sao Paulo, the city hosting the football World Cup opener in less than a month. News • 17 May 14
Police clash with protesters in Sao Paulo Brazilian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a protest last night near the airport in Sao Paulo, the city hosting the football World Cup opener in less than a month. News • 17 May 14
ITV predicts advertising boost from World Cup ITV said that a stronger line up of programmes, including the start of the soccer World Cup finals in June, would help it to claw back lost viewers and boost net advertising revenue. Business • 14 May 14
ITV predicts advertising boost from World Cup ITV said that a stronger line up of programmes, including the start of the soccer World Cup finals in June, would help it to claw back lost viewers and boost net advertising revenue. Business • 14 May 14
World Cup venue to be ready at 'last minute' FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has said Sao Paulo's delayed stadium would be ready "at the last minute" for the World Cup curtain-raiser on 12 June after a full capacity test next month. News • 22 Apr 14
World Cup venue to be ready at 'last minute' FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has said Sao Paulo's delayed stadium would be ready "at the last minute" for the World Cup curtain-raiser on 12 June after a full capacity test next month. News • 22 Apr 14
54 arrested in Brazil demo against World Cup Brazilian police arrested 54 people at a demonstration late yesterday officials said. News • 16 Apr 14
54 arrested in Brazil demo against World Cup Brazilian police arrested 54 people at a demonstration late yesterday officials said. News • 16 Apr 14
Shanty town dispersed ahead of Brazil's World Cup At least seven people have been injured as authorities ousted squatters from an abandoned building and shacks surrounding it just steps from Rio's iconic Maracana stadium. News • 11 Apr 14
Shanty town dispersed ahead of Brazil's World Cup At least seven people have been injured as authorities ousted squatters from an abandoned building and shacks surrounding it just steps from Rio's iconic Maracana stadium. News • 11 Apr 14
Work halted at Brazil stadium after worker's death Brazilian authorities halted work at the temporary stands of the stadium that will host the opening match of this year's World Cup following the death of a worker. News • 01 Apr 14
Work halted at Brazil stadium after worker's death Brazilian authorities halted work at the temporary stands of the stadium that will host the opening match of this year's World Cup following the death of a worker. News • 01 Apr 14
FIFA has $1.4 billion cash pile to fall back on FIFA has increased its cash pile to $1.432 billion after making a profit again last year, justifying the sum as a safety net should a World Cup have to be cancelled. Business • 21 Mar 14
FIFA has $1.4 billion cash pile to fall back on FIFA has increased its cash pile to $1.432 billion after making a profit again last year, justifying the sum as a safety net should a World Cup have to be cancelled. Business • 21 Mar 14
