Planet Sport - Destination Rio: Recent Episodes
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Today's programme comes from the Copacabana beach as we look back at Germany's win over Argentina in the final. We speak to fans of both teams, and talk to Brazil supporters about a World Cup that started with so much hope for them but ended with their team in crisis. Also we look back at our most memorable moments of the 2014 World Cup.
Today we preview the World Cup final and hear from fans of both teams. English Premier League fan Andy Bloss gives us his views on how the Premier League stars fared at the World Cup. With Neymar out of tournament with a fractured vertebra, another Brazil star Kaka tells us how he had a similar injury back in 2000. And we visit a project that aims to build lives of young people through Futsal.
On today's show, as Brazil play the Netherlands in the third-place play-off on Saturday, we ask if we really need a game that many think is meaningless. We hear about the scenes of celebration in Argentina after their semi-final win over the Netherlands. We speak to Ethiopia fans who have travelled all way here to Brazil even though Ethiopia didn't qualify. And we find out about samba music and give it a go.
Today we look back at the second semi-final, as Argentina win on penalties, and we have more reaction to Brazil's shock 7-1 defeat to Germany on Tuesday. With Brazil and 29 other nations now knocked out of the World Cup we look at the issue of coping with disappointment and hear from Brazil great Kaka. Plus, we try out the popular beach activity of stand up paddling.
Today we look back at the first semi-final, as Germany thrash Brazil 7-1. We ask what makes a great captain, and get the views of former Brazil captain Lucio. Legendary BBC commentator John Motson takes us through his World Cup memories, and we talk to fans about their impressions of the city of Rio.
Today we look ahead to the second semi-final between Argentina and the Netherlands, we speak to fans from both teams and ask if Lionel Messi can carry Argentina single-handedly. Former English Premier League referee Bob Hamer answers questions on refereeing and explains how the officials will be chosen for Sunday's final. And we look at serious crime among young people in Rio as we visit a maximum-security prison.
Today we look ahead to the first semi-final between Brazil and Germany, and hear from fans of losing quarter-finalists Belgium and Costa Rica. We find out about a special support service for travelling German fans who may need help, and we go on a hike into the rainforest, taking in some great views and looking for some South American wildlife.
Today we review Friday's games and talk to excited Brazil fans as the hosts make it to the semi-finals. We ask who's the best goalkeeper at the tournament and talk to USA goalkeeper Tim Howard. And we visit one of Rio's most beautiful spots, the Sugar Loaf mountain.
Today's show come to you from the Christ the Redeemer statue. As well as taking in the stunning views, we ask whether we really need the offside rule. And we find out about the origins of the classic Bossa Nova song The Girl From Ipanema.
Today, as we are down to the last eight now, we ask who will win the World Cup. We hear from fans and give our own analysis. We visit a project led by a former professional footballer to help children at risk of sex trafficking, drug abuse and violence. And we see how things have changed from the 1950 World Cup held in Brazil and the 2014 edition.
Today, we look back at Tuesday's games as Argentina and Belgium went through to the last eight after games that went to extra time. We assess the overall performance of the African continent – two teams made to the second round, but none to the quarter-finals. And we find out about a project that has helped over 1400 homeless drug addicts in the city of Sao Paulo.
Today, we look back at Monday's games as France and Germany go through to the last eight in two exciting games. Former English Premier League referee Bob Hamer comments on the controversial penalty won by Arjen Robben in the Netherlands win over Mexico on Sunday. We ask whether there's any alternative to penalty shoot-outs as a way of deciding knockout games, and we look at a very disturbing aspect of the World Cup – sexual exploitation of children.
Today, we look back at Sunday's dramatic games as the Netherlands and Costa Rica go through to the quarter-finals. We re-live the experience of attending Saturday's match at the Maracana between Colombia and Uruguay. USA fans tell us how they are enjoying being at the World Cup, and we have an amazing story of faith from former Ivory Coast captain Cyrille Domoraud,
Today, we look ahead to the second round games and hear from fans from Chile, Colombia and Nigeria. We visit Rio's most iconic landmark, the Christ the Redeemer statue, and we ask why we are getting so many goals at this World Cup.
Today, with Uruguay striker Luis Suarez receiving a four-month ban for biting an opponent, we ask if it is important for football players to be good role models. We look back Thursday's games, as Algeria and USA made it to the second round. We speak to our correspondent in Argentina to find out about the expectations there, and we go dancing to some traditional Brazilian music.
Today we look back Wednesday's games, as Nigeria and Switzerland made it to the second round. We ask whether Lionel Messi must win the World Cup to rank alongside Pele and Maradona as a true all-time legend, and we sample a traditional Brazilian meal.
Today we look back Tuesday's games, as Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is at the centre of a massive controversy after being accused of biting an opponent. We speak to former English Premier League referee Bob Hamer. We also talk about Greece's dramatic late win against Ivory Coast , we speak to USA captain Clint Dempsey, and we join in the fun and spend time with confident fans from Brazil, Chile and Mexico as they party on!
Today we ask if it's unpatriotic for players to switch nationality or if it's just a part of modern football. Diego Costa played in two friendlies for Brazil last year, but he is now in the Spain squad. We find out more about the Cariocas, the residents of Rio and look at what makes them tick. And we speak to fans from Australia, the USA and the Netherlands.
Today we ask what's wrong with the England team after defeats to Italy and Uruguay have left England with only a slim chance of qualifying for the second round of the World Cup. We hear from one of 3000 Ivory Coast fans who have travelled to Brazil, and we sample Brazil's world-famous coffee at a very distinguished coffee shop.
Today we ask if it's the end of an era for Spain, with the defending champions having been knocked out of the 2014 World Cup after losing 2-0 to Chile. We go bodyboarding on the beach in Rio, and we tell you about the experience of attending a match at the famous Maracana Stadium. Also, we find out more about football in Iran.
Steve Vickers presents the show from the noisy, vibrant atmosphere of the Alzirao Fan Site in Rio de Janeiro.
Steve Vickers presents today's show from Rio as we review day 5 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Steve Vickers presents show number 6 from Rio de Janeiro as we analyse today's games with the studio team and international correspondents and take a visit to the City of God.
Today, former English Premier League referee Bob Hamer tells us that the referee made crucial mistakes in the opening game between Brazil and Croatia. Our Portugal correspondent tells us that fans are not happy with the squad selection for the World Cup. And we talk to Nigeria legend Jay Jay Okocha.
Steve Vickers and team in Rio present another show from this vibrant Brazilian city on the second day of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Today's show comes from the FIFA Fan Fest on the Copacabana Beach, where more than 20,000 fans watched Brazil win their opening World Cup game. We talk to fans and ask if the performance suggests that Brazil can go all the way and win the World Cup. And as the world's media has descended on Brazil we look at the media focus on the country and ask how accurate the coverage is.
On the show today we speak to Colombia striker Radamel Falcao one of the biggest names missing the World Cup because of injury. Falcao tells us about how he copes with disappointment. We ask if a European team can win the World Cup in South America for the first time, and we spend time with a Brazilian family watching Brazil play in a friendly match to get a feel of how they support their team.
Steve Vickers and team present the first of our special programmes bringing you the sights, the sounds and the stories from Rio as Brazil hosts the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
During the 2014 Fifa World Cup we will have a team of journalists based in Rio de Janeiro producing a daily half hour show bringing you the sights and sounds of this magnificent city!