11 Dec: World Cup draw & Mandela tribute

Published: Dec. 11, 2013, 7:17 a.m.

What did you make of last week’s draw for the 2014 World Cup finals? The hosts Brazil avoided any of their major rivals in Group A while reigning champions Spain found themselves in a tough draw alongside the Netherlands and Chile in Group B. Our Chief Football Correspondent Stuart Weir considers the winners and losers in last week’s draw.

As World Cup fever grows we take another tour of the Maracana stadium in Rio where next year’s final will be played.

And we pay tribute to former South African president Nelson Mandela and reflect on his contribution to the world of sport.