2014 World Cup in Brazil - FIFA's Mega Event as Portrayed in the Folha De S. Paulo’s Coverage
Alessandra Fernandes Feltes, Janaina Andretta Dieder, Manoel Antônio da Silva Jacques Junior, Gustavo Roese Sanfelice
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper’s coverage of the 2014 FIFA World
Cup in Brazil in relation to the organization and execution of this massive sporting event. Seven categories
emerged during analysis of the units of meaning. During the World Cup inferences relating to social politics
changed and demonstrations and arguments about public infrastructure gave way to a sense of public
involvement.
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