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Safety Aspects of Big Sport EventsBrazil, Latin America & the FIFA World Cup 2014Arthur T. Stüssi Neves LL.M. (München)28. August 2014

Index

1. Brazil: National League & Cup

1. Latin America: Copa Santander Libertadores

2. FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014

a) How relevant is this issue in Brazil?

football-related deaths in Brazil (1988-2011)

Source: http://www.lancenet.com.br/minuto/Especial-Faccoes-mataram-pessoas-Brasil_0_674932706.html

1. Brazil: National League & Cup

b) The Organized Groups of Soccer Fans

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c) The Fan Statute (Law No. 10.671/2003, modified by Law No. 12.299/2010)

(i) Application of the Consumer Protection Code;

(i) Prohibition of alcohol consumption inside stadiums;

(ii) Joint and several liability of the Public Authorities, Confederations, Clubs, Clubs managers and Organized Groups of Soccer Clubs;

(iii) Tougher fines and penalties.

1. Brazil: National League & Cup

d) Sport Courts in Brazil

1. Brazil: National League & Cup

e) Case Study 1: Coritba vs Fluminense (2009)

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f) Case Study 2: Vasco da Gama vs Atlético Paranaense (2013)

1. Brazil: National League & Cup

g) 30 deaths in 2013... And it could be worse...

25.08.2013 - Vasco x CorinthiansNo victims, but Vasco and Corinthians forfeited the right to play at home fourtimes each due to fan’s fight.

06.10.2013 - Atlético-PR x CoritibaNo victims, but Atlético-PR and Coritiba forfeited the right to play at home twotimes each due to a confrontation with the Police.

17.10.2013 - São Paulo x CorinthiansNo victims, but São Paulo forfeited the right to play at home four times due to its fan’s fight. Both Clubs were also punished with fines of R$ 80.000,00 and R$ 40.000,00 respectively.

20.10.2013 - Goiás x São PauloGoiás fans fought among themselves for almost 10 minutes during the match, but the Superior Tribunal of Sports Justice (STJD) ignored it. No one was punished.

1. Brazil: National League & Cup

2. Latin America: Copa Santander Libertadores

a) The CONMEBOL

(i) Mild punishments;

(i) Racism;

(ii) Blames the Public Authorities;

b) Case Study 3: Corinthians (BRA) x San José (BOL) (2013)

2. Latin America: Copa Santander Libertadores

a) General Law of the World Cup (Law n. 12.663/2012)

3. FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014

160KPolice Officers + Army

(i) Special Safety Secretariat for Big Events (SESGE);

12Host Cities

3 Integration Centers

for Public Safety, Intelligence and

Defense per Host City

227Arrests during the

World Cup

(ii) Supporter's Special Courts;

(iii) Improvements: Arenas and Infrastructure;

(iv) Alcohol consumption inside Stadiums allowed during the WC.

3. FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014

Chile 2 x 0 Spain

Maracanã

Argentina 2 x 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Maracanã

Thank You.

Arthur T. Stüssi Neves LL.M. (München)Partner, Head of Tax (SNA/RJ)

arthurstussi@stussi-neves.com