FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014: FIFA bans caxirolas

South African World Cup 2010 was marked by noisy environment and in that, the vuvuzelas played a major role. In fact, at the time, many including players and coaches, complained about how annoying the noise generated by these tools.

A few weeks ago, the caxirola was announced as his replacement in Brazil: a musical shaker instrument type, commonly used for capoeira and samba or even the Ministry of Sports in Brazil expected to be the official musical instrument Cup World.

However, this time FIFA have published a Code of Conduct for fans where, among other things, the entry of these instruments to the World Cup stadiums is prohibited. They also restricts entry of tablets, any balls, animals, umbrellas, chairs and flags.

FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014: Bayern Munich is the club that will bring more players to the World Cup

Which league and clubs have the most players at the 2014 World Cup?

The World Cup sees football superstars who play all over the globe gather, but it is the Premier League that hoards the most players while Bayern Munich have sent more to Brazil than any other club.
Italy's Serie A is in second place with 24 fewer people than the Premier League. Juventus and Napoli will both have 12 players knocking about in the South American nation, contrasting with just the five Roma are sending out there.

Bayern (15) is the highest club, but the Bundesliga can only reach third in the table of leagues, with the next most populated German squads (Borussia Dortmund, Wolfsburg and Schalke) boasting seven players each at the finals.

FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014: Meet Lorena Gálvez, the godmother of the Chilean team

In an online voting the people of Chile have chosen Lorena Gálvez as the "Mother of Red". Gálvez have started the campaign for the Chilean team, by making a body paint session.

Players hold bloody hearts in new World Cup ad for Adidas

Adidas sparked controversy over an ad campaign for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil which sees stars as the Spanish Diego Costa and Brazilian Dani Alves.

Adidas have filmed a host of football's top stars holding a bloody cow's heart in the advert alongside the slogan: 'During the World Cup, I will give my heart to the cause.'

Adidas have been criticised by animal rights groups following the release of a new advert promoting the World Cup.

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FIFA World Cup, Brazil 2014: National Slogans

Alegeria Desert Warriors in Brazil
Argentina Not Just A Team, We Are A Country
Australia Socceroos: Hoppiwng Our Way Into History!
Belgium Expect The Impossible!
Bosnia & Herzegovina Dragons In Heart, Dragons On The Field!
Brazil Brace Yourself! The Sixth Is Coming!
Cameroon A Lion Remains A Lion
Chile Chi chi chi! Le Le Le! Go Chile!
Colombia Here Travels A Nation, Not Just A Team!
Costa Rica My Passion Is Football, My Strength Is My People
Croatia With Fire In Our Hearts, For Croatia All As One
Ecuador One Commitment, One Passion, Only One Heart
England The Dream Of One Team, The Heartbeat Of Millions!!
France Impossible Is Not A French Word
Germany One Nation, One Team, One Dream!
Ghana Black Stars: Here To Illuminate Brazil
Greece Heroes Play Like Greeks
Honduras We Are One Country, One Nation, Five Stars On The Heart
Iran Horror of Persia
Italy Let’s Paint The FIFA World Cup Dream Blue
Ivory Coast Elephants Charging Towards Brazil!
Japan Samurai, The Time Has Come To Fight!
Mexico Always United, Always Aztecas
The Netherlands Real Men Wear Orange
Nigeria Only Together We Can Win
Portugal The Past Is History, The Future Is Victory
Russia No One Can Catch Us
South Korea Enjoy it, Reds
Spain Inside Our Hearts, The Passion Of A Champion
Switzerland Final Stop: 07-13-14 Maracana!
Uruguay Three Millions Dreams _Let’s Go Uruguay
United States United By Team, Driven By Passion