Rio de Janeiro

FC Goa to play first pre-season friendly against Bangu Atlético Clube in Rio

FC Goa will kick start its set of pre-season friendlies with an opening encounter against Bangu Atlético Clube in Rio… Read More

9 September 2016

FC Goa flies to Rio for pre-season training at Zico’s Academy

FC Goa has left to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to prepare for the upcoming Hero Indian Super League (ISL) season.… Read More

29 August 2016

FC Goa set their sights on Rio de Janeiro for pre-season training

As part of FC Goa’s pre-season training and conditioning, the team will assemble at Zico’s football academy Zico 10 in… Read More

25 August 2016

In Rio the competitive flame burns beyond the Games

Over 25 years ago in Rio de Janeiro’s Mangueira neighborhood, a community and sports center opened. Created by the community… Read More

22 August 2016

Rio is inspiration for adidas’ 2016 Official Match Ball ERREJOTA

If Brazil is the country of football, Rio de Janeiro is the football capital. Whether in pitches, in the suburbs,… Read More

19 November 2015

World's first Football Entertainment Centre to be rotating building

The world's first entertainment centre dedicated to football will be built in Rio de Janeiro. It will be constructed in… Read More

11 July 2014

Official Soccerex Statement in response to the Rio Government

Soccerex makes the following statement in direct response to the false and misleading claims of the Government of Rio de… Read More

7 November 2013

Soccerex Global Convention 2013 cancelled

Soccerex have confirmed with great disappointment that the final Soccerex Global Convention in Brazil will now not be taking place.… Read More

5 November 2013

Major Brands sign up for Soccerex in Rio

Adidas, Brahma, Gatorade, Panini and Unimed are just some of the major brands that have committed to attend this year’s… Read More

4 November 2013

Flamengo’s new third kit inspired by famous Rio landmarks

Flamengo and adidas have proudly unveiled the club's new third kit. The new jersey is black with three red shoulder… Read More

15 October 2013