Brian Mier
How one startup mapped Brazil's confusing favelas
The Friendly Mailman is a clever solution to a uniquely Brazilian problem.
World Cup Dispatch: Out and About In The Argentine Slum of Rio De Janeiro
The city government on Rio de Janeiro relocated thousands of Argentinian Fans during the World Cup.
When the World Expected Brazil to Burn, Brazilians Turned to Laughter
After a historically thorough beat down courtesy of Germany, all there was left to do in Brazil was laugh at the absurdity.
World Cup: The View From a Favela in Rio
Checking in from a favela in Rio during Brazil's nail-biter against Chile.
On the Ground at the World Cup: Spain's Massive Choke Job
"Spain's been fucking us for 500 years. It was time for some payback."
On the Ground at the World Cup: Hanging With Argentine Road-trippers
In Rio, the invading delegation of Argentine fans is being welcomed with open arms by their Brazilian neighbors.
What Americans Can Learn From an Ex-Brazilian Soccer Player Turned Sportswriter
Americans are, for the most part, soccer neophytes who learn about the game from the English. Why don't they try and listen to the Brazilians for once?
On the Ground at the World Cup: Even His Countrymen Are Embarrassed by Fred's Dive
Our man in Rio de Janeiro watched the World Cup opener with the rest of the beer-soaked masses, and even a controversial call couldn't ruin all the fun.
Greetings From Rio de Janeiro, 24 Hours Before Kick Off of the World Cup
"I'm mixing beer and rum because the only way I will get any sleep is by drinking myself into a stupor."
Brazil's World Cup Bungle in the Jungle
The Arena de São Paulo is one of 12 newly built or refurbished venues the Brazil promised when it won hosting privileges. So what’s going to happen to these soccer palaces once the Cup is over?
Brazil’s World Cup Bungle in the Jungle
As Brazil prepares to host The World Cup, the South American nation wastes money on new, lavish stadiums.