Aerial view of Belo Horizonte
Third most
important industrial pole in the country, Belo Horizonte is recognized for its
important personalities such as writers, musicians and politicians. In its
surrounding areas, you find the cities of Ouro Preto, Mariana, Congonhas do
Campo and Tiradentes, which hold stories from the cycle of gold and the baroque
influence in Brazilian art. The city is also famous for its innumerous bars
where you can try a delicious local cachaça, the typical Brazilian drink, and
appreciate the tasty Minas Gerais food.
Ouro Preto hills
The soccer
rivalry in the city is polarized between Cruzeiro, symbolized by a fox, and
Athletico, also known as "Galo". The América Futebol Clube, a
traditional sports owner in the state of Minas Gerais, is the third force.
The Minas
Gerais fan is very passionate. The city is already breathing to preparation for
2014, and has a countdown clock to the beginning of the world cup in Liberty
Square, an important cultural pole of the city.
Mineirão stadium
The temple for
the fervor of local fans is Governor Magalhães Pinto stadium, called the
Mineirão. A stage for big games since 1965, and with a capacity to house 62,160
fans, it is scheduled to host a semi-final of 2014 World Cup on July 8th.
Other relevant matches in the group stage will take place in this arena.
June 14th – Saturday - 01:00pm - Colombia x Greece (group
C)
June 17th – Tuesday - 01:00pm
- Belgium x Algeria (group H)
June 21st
– Saturday - 01:00pm - Argentina x
Iran (group F)
June 24th
- Tuesday - 01:00pm - Costa Rica x England (group D)
June 28th – Saturday - 01:00pm - 1st group A x 2nd
group B (round of 16)
July 8th
– Tuesday - 05:00pm - winner
quarterfinal group 1 x winner
quarterfinal
group 2 – semifinals 1
Two members of World Champions´ club have a place
in this city. Argentina brings its tradition and unquestionable Messi and
England lands in Brazil with the hope to perform in a high level to become, again, a protagonist.
The speedy, strategist and unbelievable Argentinian star Messi in action
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