|By Alan Ruddock, Sheffield Hallam University |The Conversation| No matter who’s playing, the first game of a World Cup is always special – full of excitement, anticipation and hope for tournament filled with skills, goals and drama. This time, hosts Brazil take on a solid Croatian side in Sao Paulo, in a match suited to Brazilian flair and, most importantly, ...
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Ever wondered what the World Cup is worth? For this year’s tournament in Brazil, various forecasters have identified the positive economic impact could range from US$3 billion to US$14 billion. It’s all about numbers from the word GO! |By Simon Chadwick|Coventry University |The Conversation| The World Cup is, however, worth much more than two human figures cast in 18 carat gold.
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Point Blank 7 Get Involved, Stay Informed
