Gary Meenaghan

In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, The National’s Gary Meenaghan looks back at the figures of World Cups past who, while not necessarily the greatest the game has ever seen, were among football’s most interesting characters.

In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, The National’s Gary Meenaghan looks back at the figures of World Cups past who, while not necessarily the greatest the game has ever seen, were among football’s most interesting characters.

In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, The National’s Gary Meenaghan looks back at the figures of World Cups past who, while not necessarily the greatest the game has ever seen, were among football’s most interesting characters.

In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, The National’s Gary Meenaghan looks back at the figures of World Cups past who, while not necessarily the greatest the game has ever seen, were among football’s most interesting characters.

In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, The National’s Gary Meenaghan looks back at the figures of World Cups past who, while not necessarily the greatest the game has ever seen, were among football’s most interesting characters.

In the run-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, The National’s Gary Meenaghan looks back at the figures of World Cups past who, while not necessarily the greatest the game has ever seen, were among football’s most interesting characters.

A written guide has been produced as well as a smartphone application, a cuddly bearded mascot called Salaminho (Little Salam) and a hotline to advise visitors on how to observe Islam while in Brazil.

It may be winter in Brazil, but half of the host country’s 12 stadiums will likely be hot, humid and – according to some – unsafe. Gary Meenaghan reports from Manaus

Reporting from Sao Paulo, The National's Gary Meenaghan was on hand for the inauguration of Arena Corinthians on Sunday as Brazil marked the formal completion of its World Cup venues.

As the ‘Copa’ approaches in Brazil, Gary Meenaghan reports from the country that the buzz is growing. Only it is coming from outside of the footballing venues.

As a young Brazil fan on holiday in France, Gary Meenaghan wore his colours with pride and then barely survived a French celebration after a surprise World Cup final.

As The National staff look back at past World Cups in the run-up to Brazil 2014, Gary Meenaghan remembers Davor Suker, one of the stars of France 98.

Gary Meenaghan takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments from France '98.

As he looks back at the 1998 World Cup, Gary Meenaghan offers up the best single matches from the tournament.

The first installment of regular dispatches as Gary Meenaghan observes Brazil’s race against time to be ready for the 2014 World Cup.