The newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reported that the Brazilian cities that will host the 2014 World
Cup missed their first deadline. The nine cities that will use tax payers' money to build stadiums
failed to publish the invitation to the bidding process by the final date set by the local
organizing committee.
In the 23rd round of the Brasileirao, the race for the title came down to what is promising to
be a tight one. Palmeiras (44 points), Inter (43) and Sao Paulo (40) won their matches and offered
no chance for each other to relax.
On the match that marked the return of Vagner Love, Palmeiras received Barueri at
home.
Fernandão celebrates against Corinthians
On Saturday, just two points separated the top three sides in the Brasileiro. But even though
Palmeiras were not in action, they stayed top after Internacional lost away at Vitória and São
Paulo were held away at strugglers Santo André. Now just three points separate the top five.
