Brazil mulls bill allowing alcohol at stadiums

The "2014 World Cup Law", detailing the proposed change, was presented by a commission of lawmakers on Tuesday, Agencia Camara, the news agency for Brazil's lower house of congress, reported.

The legislation, which still needs approval at three separate stages, is a pointed concession to FIFA who want to protect the commercial interests of their sponsors.

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