2014 Fifa World Cup: Germany to build training complex in Brazil

Three-time World Cup winners Germany will use a purpose-built training base in Brazil during next summer's finals.





"According to the German association, the work is being organised by a German entrepreneur who said the facilities would be "optimal" for the team. There's been a lot of controversy about whether facilities will be adequate for the World Cup. In November, a crane collapsed at one stadium still being built.

"The Germans are leaving nothing to chance. They've been to Brazil, decided what they need and are now building it themselves."

The German Football Association (DFB) said it is not funding the project.

A football youth academy and an orphanage will also be built on the site, 30km north of Porto Seguro.

The DFB said the Campo Bahia base is within two hours' flight of the three cities - Salvador, Fortaleza and Recife - where Germany will play their Group G games at the tournament.

Joachim Low's team face Portugal on 16 June, Ghana on 21 June and the United States on 26 June.

"Bearing in mind the size of the country and the considerable distances between each tournament venue, it was important for us to minimise the strain of travelling to and from matches as much as possible," said Germany national team manager Oliver Bierhoff.

