Fifa admits delays in three stadiums but is confident all will be ready by June

Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 03:03 UTC

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Fifa has admitted that not all of the stadiums for the Brazil World Cup will be ready in time for its original deadline of January. But Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, said he was confident all 12 stadiums would be ready when the tournament kicks off in June following a meeting with the local organizing committee. Read full article

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ljb
And if they are not all completed to a safe standard, what happens then?
Dec 04th, 2013 - 12:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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golfcronie
They will probably fall down.
Dec 04th, 2013 - 04:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
Would it be wise for all foreign fans to take out stadium insurance?
Dec 04th, 2013 - 05:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Would it be wisest for all foreign fans to take out robbery and or loss of life insurance?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/brazil/10377292/Caught-on-camera-Brazilian-robber-shot-while-trying-to-take-motorcycle.html

They need more cops like this one.
Dec 04th, 2013 - 05:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
Hi Chris,
looks like Av. Escola Politecnica, alongside USP in Sao Paulo.
I'm not sure if this encourages footie fans to visit, or dissuades them!
Dec 04th, 2013 - 06:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
@ 5 GeoffWard2

I know what you mean and more than a few Millwall fans would be up for it.
Dec 04th, 2013 - 09:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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