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As the Confederation Cup continues Brazilians are struggling to balance the benefits of hosting international sporting events and the costs of making them happen. The Building and Wood Workers' International (BWWI) is a union whose members built the infrastructure for next year's World Cup. After many strikes on site, many of their members are now on the streets demonstrating. We speak to Mauricio Rombaldi the BWWI Project Co-ordinator for Brazil about the situation and the difference between World Cup promises and reality.

Death of a Linesman
Richard Nieuwenhuizen loved to watch his son play football. So much so he volunteered to be a linesman for the youth team he played for. Like many officials he expected a bit of back chat from the players, but never that it would cost him his life. This week seven people were convicted of his manslaughter including six teenage players. ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Anna Holligan has been speaking to the family, the club and the Dutch FA and we discusses the effects of this case with Dutch broadcaster Humberto Tan and Hubbs Bellmaker, an amateur referee in Netherlands

Lions Unite
The Lions tour is one of those sporting events that seem to attract attention from those who might otherwise have no interest in the sport. Is it because it is one of the few occasions we unite as British? Professor Tony Collins director of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture at Du Montford Universit looks at the history and cultural effects of the Lions

Silky Smooth
Allertons coordinate, create and control the colours jockeys wear at the races. From the Queen to every owner have to have a unique set of silks, some can cost thousands of dollars. So with their help Sportshour is setting out to design our very ow - even if we don't actually own a horse. Yet.

Medals, Merchandise and Memorabilia
The world of sports memorabilia is a lucrative one. We investigate what you can get with a spare $50,000 and a more modest $10.