The German football authorities will use a new resort village in Brazil as their

(25)The German football authorities say they will use a new resort village being built in Brazil as their World Cup base after deciding that local facilities would not be good enough. The announcement coincides with growing controversy over the preparations for the World Cup next year. Three of the stadiums are behind schedule.(26)The village on the coast of Bahia in northeastern Brazil is being built by a German entrepreneur. The complex has buildings around a pool and will feature a press center and a training pitch.