Fifa Criticises Brazil 2014 Plans
FIFA has criticised Brazil’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup with general secretary Jerome Valcke questioning the country’s priorities.
‘The red light has been switched on for Brazil which is not meeting deadlines, It’s incredible how late Brazil is, and I’m talking about all the stadiums. A lot of deadlines have passed and nothing has happened. Brazil is not on the right path,’ said Valcke.
Questioning the country’s preperation methods Valcke added: ‘This year, there’s a presidential election so almost nothing will happen. Next year, Carnival comes along. So everything’s only going to start after Carnival?’
Brazil, which hosted the 1950 tournament, was awarded the event unopposed in 2007.
‘Brazil has been wanting to host the World Cup for a long time but now it has to start moving. They have to do this for South America, not just for Brazil,’ commented Valcke.
Brazil plans to host the 32-team tournament in 12 different cities, but many are criticising its plans due to an apparent lack of transport options.
