Brazil superstars will lap up luxury at World Cup

SOCHI, Russia - Brazil's squad of superstars will spend the World Cup in the luxury of an exclusive beachfront hotel built by Joseph Stalin.

The five-star Swissotel Sochi Kamelia is a gated property hidden from fans and reporters by the Black Sea on one side and a lush private park with firs and palm trees on the other.

The entrance is protected by armed guards in combat fatigues. Guests in evening gowns and suits mingle on a marble terrace overlooking a cascading pool.