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Brazil World Cup 2014: Clashes at Sao Paulo protest

Riot police using tear gas and rubber truncheons to disperse about 50 protesters near a metro station on the route to the Arena Corinthians

Police in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo have used tear gas to break up a protest against the football World Cup, hours before the opening match.

At least one person was arrested and five others were injured, three of them journalists. Protesters had tried to block a road leading to the stadium where the opening ceremony will take place.

Further protests are planned in other Brazilian cities over the expense of hosting the tournament.

In another development, striking airport workers in Rio de Janeiro blocked a road outside the airport, demanding a wage increase and a World Cup bonus.

The strike was to have lasted for 24 hours but union leaders called it off early for legal reasons.

Striking teachers also staged a rally in Rio city centre, further disrupting traffic.

Chanting

BBC correspondents in Sao Paulo said police charged with batons and riot shields, firing rubber bullets over heads of scores of protesters near a metro station on the route to the Arena Corinthians.

CNN journalist injured in clashes. 12 June 2014
A CNN producer was one of three journalists injured in the clashes

Police moved in after the demonstrators refused to clear the road.

The demonstrators had been chanting “there won’t be a Cup”.

A tweet from CNN presenter Alex Thomas said Sao Paulo producer Barbara Arvanitidis was among those injured, suffering a suspected broken arm.

The violence happened about 13km (8 miles) from the stadium where Brazil will play Croatia at 20:00 GMT.

Last year, more than a million people joined protests across the country to demand better public services and highlight corruption and the high cost of staging the World Cup.

Since then, other smaller anti-World Cup protests have been staged in Brazil, with some descending into violence.

Hashim Beikzadeh back in training again

Team Melli’s left back Hashim Beikzadeh is already training with the rest of the squad after a successful period of recovery following his injury in the friendly match in Austria.

Team Melli physiotherapist Bruno Mazziotti, loaned from Corinthians who has been with the squad since the South Africa camp , has a special program for Bekzadeh which has gone according to plan.

It is doubtful that Beikzadeh will be used for the Trinidad match unless Queiroz gives him a few minutes near the end.

On Saturday morning only training session Beikzadeh had separate training with the ball under the guidance of Bruno Mazziotti. Beikzadeh is named ion the final 23 players list of Team Melli and expected to fully recover in time for the Nigeria  match.

 

 

Corinthians Club adapts its training facility for Team Melli

DIEGO IWATA LIMA
FROM SÂO PAULO

Corinthians training centre (TC) was adjusted to accommodate the Iranian national team.

A tap beer machine placed in the common area was covered to comply with the delegation’s requirements. Alcohol is forbidden in the country.

Curiously, the images of catholic saints inside the main dressing room allocated for the Iranian team were not removed.

The Christian chapel inside the TC, where a cross lies over the altar was not touched.

The visiting room was turned into a prayer room and a Persian rug was put on the floor.

Last Wednesday, the Iranian squad trained for the first time at the Corinthians training centre (TC), East Zone of Sao Paulo. The venue will be their headquarters in Brazil during the World Cup.

 

The security set to protect the delegation is tighter than what is usually seen there. At the main entrance, there is a police car and a temporary police kiosk. In total, there were six police men.

Other three stood at the press room entrance. There, three soldiers from the army, with rifles were securing the place. Other four armed police men walked inside the TC. Ten agents from the Federal Police, some armed, stayed there.

GREEN

The players led by the Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz entered the pitch at approximately 4:40pm, wearing a green uniform, a forbidden color inside the Corinthians TC, due to its association with its rival Palmeiras.

At Itaquerão, for example, Corinthians changed the window glasses in 2013 only because they were greenish.

Alongside Queiroz, Edu, Corinthians’s football manager also walked the pitch. He will help the Portuguese coach during the tournament after gaining the club’s permission.

The physiotherapist Bruno Mazziotti, also from Corinthians, worked with the midfielder Hashem Beikzadeh, one of the team’s main players, who recovers from an injury.

 

Team Melli begins training in Brazil

Team Melli squad hit the gym as it started the last phase of to its tough training regime in Sao Paulo Brazil.

After completion of several formalities in the morning, in which the team was also given a briefing by FIFA representatives and local organizing committee covering the events and rules applicable to the tournament, the squad left to the Corinthians training complex under strict security from the Brazilian authorities. Fears of disruptions and protest by many Brazilian citizens who object to the huge amount of funds spend to host the World Cup has increased the alertness of the police with security forces leaving nothing to chance. Team Melli was escorted by the police from the hotel to the training ground and back.

 

The squad hit the gym early on for physical training before moving to the football pitch.

During the training Queiroz received many requests for interviews and statements , which he eventually provided to the local newspapers and TV stations.

 

Team Melli will be meeting Trinidad & Tobago on the 8th June behind closed-door , for the final preparation match before the match against Nigeria. Argentine beat Trinidad & Tobago 3-0 last night with goals from R. Palacio 45’+1 (assist by Á. di María) , J. Mascherano 51′ (assist by Messi) and Maxi Rodríguez 64′ (assist by R. Palacio)

 

Davari & Dejagah at the Gym

 

Dejagah , Teymourian and Ale Nemeh doing push ups
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Queiroz seeks the assistance of Edu for the World Cup

Team Melli’s coach Carlos Queiroz has requested the service of Edu Gaspar , currently the General Manager of the Brazilian club Corinthians, for the duration of FIFA World Cup 2014.
According to Mehrnews , Team Melli coach who has a close relation with the club directors is seeking the expertise of the 35 years old ex Corinthians, Arsenal and Valencia player. Edu, as he was known to many football fans across the globe, played 15 times for Brazil between 2004-2005.

The nature of Edu’s task with Team Melli remains unclear but most probably he will operating in an advisory capacity along with Queiroz. After his per-mature retirement from football, Edu did not seek a coaching job however , he was appointed as Director of football for his club.

There was no official word from FFIRI or Ali Kaffashian about this matter. It is quite possible that the Head of FFIRI is not even aware of this arrangement as he seems to be the last one to know of such matters and events of Team Melli..

Queiroz visits Corinthians Club camp in Brazil

Mehdi Mohammad Nabi and Carlos Queiroz will be representing Iran in the Friday FIFA World Cup 2014 draw. The pair have already arrived in Brazil ahead of time and visited Corinthians club camp where they were met by the famous Ex Brazilian Footballer Edu.

Edu Gaspar , Ex- Brazil National team and Arsenal , spent four years at Highbury, winning the Premier League title twice and the FA Cup three times. His final game for the Gunners came as they collected their last trophy in the 2005 FA Cup final.

In the meeting on Tuesday, both sides agreed on several undisclosed matters. Mohammad Nabi also met with Corinthians vice president and discussed means of cooperation between the Football Federation of Iran and the Brazilian side.