Sao Paulo Brazil, All Set for FIFA World Cup 2014

Looking for a vacation in Sao Paulo, are you? Well folks, this summer is just the perfect time to pack your bags and head towards one of the largest business hubs of South America; Sao Paulo! A perfect vacationing spot, which offers history & culture, fun & frolic, special events and loads of amusement, it is is the destination for your upcoming vacation. Ask why?

Adding to all the existing fabulous reasons, to take a holiday in Sao Paulo, the most impressive one this year is that Sao Paulo is one of the host cities to FIFA World Cup 2014!!

Situated at the eastern coast of Brazil, this one of the largest cities of the world is an eclectic mix of old and new architecture. There are buildings that have been standing for hundreds of years paired next to modern style, modern looking skyscrapers. As far as the people, the city is mainly Portuguese speaking with a hint of Italian thrown in.

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Although Sao Paulo indisputably is a business destination, Paulistanos are definitely not workolihics!  Sao Paulo is a high-profile cultural centre that displays a wide range of options for amusement and recreation. From a spread out range of concerts and exhibitions to a colossal gastronomy scenario of more than 12,000 restaurants, this city is bubbling with thrill and activity. Vacationers fall for the incredible tourist attractions that go way beyond its staggering skyline. To name a few are, the Japanese District of Liberdade, the Ibirapuera Park, the several high-profile shopping malls and a charming city centre.

Another high up thing Sao Paulo is known for is its influx of special events. There are characteristically more than ninety thousand events that take place in the city, in the course of a given year. Standing out in the list for the ongoing year 2014, is FIFA World Cup, which is one of the most anticipated events in the field of sports. It is also the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world. Held once every four years, football fans across the globe follow the gaming action live, watch their favourite players vie on field and witness new records being set.

Sao Paulo is the very birthplace of Brazilian football, as it was the home of Charles Miller, the British descendent who presented this beautiful game to the city in 1894 and helped its rapid proliferation throughout the country.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the international governing body for football has slated the 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup in Sao Paulo, opening on 12th June 2014. The first inaugural FIFA tournament was held in 1930 in Uruguay.  This is the second time Brazil has been chosen to organize the game. Not only this, Brazil has won the title five times and is the only team to have qualified for every tournament since its inception.

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Teams Coming in for FIFA 2014

This is going to be one interesting event with a thrilling outlay of 32 teams from five different continents and confederations, in the battlefield. Each team, magnanimously charged with enthusiasm and heroic spirits, will battle it out in Brazil for the most coveted football competition title. The stupendous list of 32 teams comprises of Algeria, Cameroon, Australia, Iran, Ecuador, Greece, South Korea, Honduras, Switzerland, Ghana, Costa Rica, USA, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cote d'Ivoire, Mexico, Japan, Nigeria, Chile, Russia, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Croatia, England, Belgium, Uruguay, Colombia, Italy, Argentina, Germany, Spain and Brazil.

The Armadillo Fuleco is the official mascot of the game.

Where in Sao Paulo?

The inaugural match between the teams of Brazil and Croatia will be held at the expressly constructed, grand Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo.

The games during the final competition phase will be held at various venues within the host nation.

The Official 2014 World Cup Song – “We are One” Sing it along!

Every FIFA World Cup is incomplete without an official song.

Each FIFA left the awestruck audience with several hits over the years. The top ranks include Ricky Martin's "The Cup of Life" and Shakira's foot-tapping "Waka Waka". Brazil has also earned the nickname "Land of Music" on account for its love for music. Sao Paulo adds to the title.  As a result, this year in Sao Paulo, football as well as music fans are looking forward to a musical masterpiece which could be a blend of pop culture and the infamous Brazilian beats.

The newest buzz from FIFA's information desk revealed that the official song for the 2014 soccer World Cup will be composed and sung by popular American rapper Pitbull along with the singing sensation Jennifer Lopez. The song is titled "We Are One" (Ole Ola). To go with it and to add glamour, Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte will be performing live to the musical beats. She will perform on stage alongside Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez on 12th June at Sao Paulo. There is a subtle hint of a Samba dance performance by the lady.

If you wish to watch the video, after it is released, check the official FIFA youtube channel. Sony is the official releaser and partner in the song.

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So ladies and gentleman, and the ardent football lovers out there; this is the time to book your flights to Sao Paulo and be the part of this grandest game event, festooned with some splendid music performances, in this marvellous city of Brazil.