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FIFA calls on Brazil to work flat-out in the months ahead of World Cup June 12 kick-off

Thursday, December 26th 2013 - 07:37 UTC
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FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke says there is a huge amount still to do in preparations for the World Cup. In his end-of-year statement on FIFA.com, the Frenchman urges Brazil 2014 organizers to work flat out in the months before the June 12 kick-off in Sao Paulo to deliver on their promises. Read full article

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  • ChrisR

    Well FIFA, what did you expect when you “gave” the WC to Brazil?

    LatAm builders are perfectly happen when 80% of the work you specify is done and cannot understand why you won't pay them until the other 20% that has been agreed is actually supplied.

    I have never specified a time to completion knowing that I would be wasting my own time.

    I understand that the bribes (sorry, fees) paid to FIFA run into many millions. Why do they think that this absolves them from responsibilty to monitor the programme effectively?

    Dec 26th, 2013 - 12:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Conqueror

    Brazil. An “also-ran”. Similar to argieland. Big mouth, no ability, no guts, no integrity, no responsibility. Oh, and its economy is back BEHIND Britain's AGAIN!

    Dec 26th, 2013 - 12:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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