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Planet Sport - Destination Rio

  • Destination Rio! Programme 30, 14 July

    14 JUL 2014 · Today's programme comes from the Copacabana beach as we look back at Germany's win over Argentina in the final. We speak to fans of both teams, and talk to Brazil supporters about a World Cup that started with so much hope for them but ended with their team in crisis. Also we look back at our most memorable moments of the 2014 World Cup.
    29m 17s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 29, 12 July

    11 JUL 2014 · Today we preview the World Cup final and hear from fans of both teams. English Premier League fan Andy Bloss gives us his views on how the Premier League stars fared at the World Cup. With Neymar out of tournament with a fractured vertebra, another Brazil star Kaka tells us how he had a similar injury back in 2000. And we visit a project that aims to build lives of young people through Futsal.
    29m 30s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 28, 11 July

    10 JUL 2014 · On today's show, as Brazil play the Netherlands in the third-place play-off on Saturday, we ask if we really need a game that many think is meaningless. We hear about the scenes of celebration in Argentina after their semi-final win over the Netherlands. We speak to Ethiopia fans who have travelled all way here to Brazil even though Ethiopia didn't qualify. And we find out about samba music and give it a go.
    29m 50s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 27, 10 July

    10 JUL 2014 · Today we look back at the second semi-final, as Argentina win on penalties, and we have more reaction to Brazil's shock 7-1 defeat to Germany on Tuesday. With Brazil and 29 other nations now knocked out of the World Cup we look at the issue of coping with disappointment and hear from Brazil great Kaka. Plus, we try out the popular beach activity of stand up paddling.
    29m 45s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 26, 09 July

    9 JUL 2014 · Today we look back at the first semi-final, as Germany thrash Brazil 7-1. We ask what makes a great captain, and get the views of former Brazil captain Lucio. Legendary BBC commentator John Motson takes us through his World Cup memories, and we talk to fans about their impressions of the city of Rio.
    29m 21s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 25, 08 July

    8 JUL 2014 · Today we look ahead to the second semi-final between Argentina and the Netherlands, we speak to fans from both teams and ask if Lionel Messi can carry Argentina single-handedly. Former English Premier League referee Bob Hamer answers questions on refereeing and explains how the officials will be chosen for Sunday's final. And we look at serious crime among young people in Rio as we visit a maximum-security prison.
    29m 36s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 24, 07 July

    7 JUL 2014 · Today we look ahead to the first semi-final between Brazil and Germany, and hear from fans of losing quarter-finalists Belgium and Costa Rica. We find out about a special support service for travelling German fans who may need help, and we go on a hike into the rainforest, taking in some great views and looking for some South American wildlife.
    29m 12s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 23, 05 July

    5 JUL 2014 · Today we review Friday's games and talk to excited Brazil fans as the hosts make it to the semi-finals. We ask who's the best goalkeeper at the tournament and talk to USA goalkeeper Tim Howard. And we visit one of Rio's most beautiful spots, the Sugar Loaf mountain.
    29m 25s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 22, 04 July

    4 JUL 2014 · Today's show come to you from the Christ the Redeemer statue. As well as taking in the stunning views, we ask whether we really need the offside rule. And we find out about the origins of the classic Bossa Nova song The Girl From Ipanema.
    28m 51s
  • Destination Rio! Programme 21, 03 July

    3 JUL 2014 · Today, as we are down to the last eight now, we ask who will win the World Cup. We hear from fans and give our own analysis. We visit a project led by a former professional footballer to help children at risk of sex trafficking, drug abuse and violence. And we see how things have changed from the 1950 World Cup held in Brazil and the 2014 edition.
    29m 38s
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