Latin America
Business

The Pitch International agency has signed a 10-year contract with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for the rights to organise, promote and commercialise all Brazil international friendly matches.
Events

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has confirmed that the introduction of an age limit at future Olympic Games is being discussed, but has stated that the controversial measure is unlikely to be introduced in time for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Events

International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Ching-Kuo Wu stated he wants to double the number of women’s weight categories for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as the sport made history on Thursday.
Stadia

The organisers of Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games have stated their event will see fewer empty seats than London 2012, adding that a ‘fill the stadiums’ plan will be put in place to avoid such issues.
Events

Rio 2016 has made a key appointment as its preparations continue for the Olympic and Paralympic Games by naming Marco Aurélio Costa Vieira as its new chief operating officer.
Business

Corinthians has maintained its status as the most valuable club in Brazil, but auditing and consulting company BDO said a significant gap remains between the Campeonato Brasileiro’s elite and Europe’s leading clubs.
Events

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has furthered its quest to develop the sport in Asia and South America by announcing that Chile and Hong Kong will host the Junior World Rugby Trophy in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
Media

Media rights agency MP & Silva has announced its intention to expand its presence in the North and Latin American markets by opening a new office in Miami and adding two key members of staff.
Business

Bridgestone has elected to extend its title sponsorship of the Copa Sudamericana, South American football’s secondary club competition.
Events

International sports business market SPORTEL has announced its return to Rio de Janeiro for the 2013 spring market, which will be held from 11-13 of March, at the Sofitel Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Events

ESPN Caribbean has acquired the rights for International Cricket Council (ICC) events and the Champions League Twenty20 through to 2015 in a deal with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS).
Business

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the further expansion of the HSBC Sevens World Series, with Argentina joining as a 10th venue on the upcoming 2012/13 Series.
Events

The NBA (National Basketball Association) today released its first-ever overall international top selling jerseys list with five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant topping the table for the 2011-12 season.
Business

Nissan has built on its sponsorship of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games by signing up as the first commercial partner of the Paralympic Games.
Stadia

MATCH Hospitality, the worldwide exclusive rights holder of the FIFA Hospitality Programme, on Tuesday announced that it had achieved record sales of US$262 million exactly two years before the 2014 World Cup kicks off in São Paulo.
Events

The Mexican city of Guadalajara has edged out Las Vegas in the United States to secure the right to host the 2015 International Equestrian Federation (FEI) World Cup Dressage and Jumping Finals.
Events

Argentina will bid for either the 2023 or 2027 Rugby World Cup, SportBusiness International can exclusively reveal.
Business

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday signed off on the crucial bill regulating the country’s staging of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with both parties agreeing concessions in the sale of alcohol and ticketing.