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Headlines in the recent build up to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year have been decidedly mixed of late. Stadium closures, fan riots, and infrastructure delays have all caused concern, but Breaking Travel News here finds the private sector may yet save the day. → Read More

Brand USA, the tourism marketing body for the United States of America, has teamed up with ESPN to produce an online sports calendar which is now live on the consumer website, DiscoverAmerica.com. Housed on a new specific sports page, the calendar gives users the opportunity to understand which cities are hosting which US sporting events and teams so they can plan their holidays accordingly and experience some of the unique and passionate US sporting culture. → Read More

The Hertz Corporation has signed with Rugby League World Cup 2013 as their Official Vehicle Hire Supplier, offering Middle East based rugby league fans a ten per cent discount on Hertz car rentals during the one month global tournament. The world’s largest general car use brand will provide a fleet of cars to carry players and officials between the tournament’s matches and vans for moving equipment such as players’ kit.  → Read More

Qatar is fast becoming one of the world’s most renowned sporting destinations, playing host to recent guests Manchester United who swapped icy UK temperatures to train in the sun at Doha’s Aspire Academy this week. Manchester United flew to Doha shortly after their draw against Tottenham to prepare for Saturday’s FA cup fourth round match against Fulham. → Read More

Jumeirah Group and the management company of world number one golfer Rory McIlroy have jointly agreed to bring the sponsorship agreement which started in September 2007 to a close. The global luxury hotel company began sponsorship of Rory McIlroy as soon as the young golfer launched his professional career at the age of 18. → Read More

Qatar Airways and the Qatar Football Association have announced a strategic partnership with the carrier being named Official Airline of Qatar’s national soccer team. The tie-up comes ahead of the Gulf Cup, in which Qatar will join seven other national teams from across the Gulf to compete in the region’s most prestigious football tournament. → Read More

Leeds in Yorkshire has been confirmed as the host for the start of the 2014 Tour de France. The north England county will host racing on July 5th and 6th, before the tour moves south for another British stage, this time in London. → Read More

IMG Media has agreed a new three-year deal with the Barclays Premier League for aeroplanes and ships rights. The deal includes extensive coverage on Sport 24, the 24-hour live sports channel exclusively produced for the airline and cruise industry. → Read More

Emirates and Arsenal Football Club have announced a new £150 million deal, which grants the airline a five-year extension to their shirt partnership with the Club until the end of the 2018/2019 season. As well as being one of the biggest deals ever struck in the game, the agreement, worth £30 million a year for five years, extends and deepens one of the strongest and most recognisable partnerships in sport. → Read More

Formula 1 fans are among travellers who have been tapping into AbuDhabi.Mobi, ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix Abu Dhabi, which is taking place at the spectacular Yas Marina Circuit this weekend. Capturing the luxury, innovation and style for which United Arab Emirate capital is renowned, the directory lists everything visitors to the city need to know about the cosmopolitan metropolis during their stay. → Read More

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has edged out Lewis Hamilton of McLaren during the second practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The world championship leader was slight 0.168 seconds quicker than British driver Hamilton, who had earlier se the pace in the first session. → Read More