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FIFA complains about Brazil's 2014 WCup delays

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FIFA secretary general has expressed concerns about Brazil's lack of progress in WCup preparations.

FIFAs secretary general expressed serious concerns about Brazils lack of progress in World Cup preparations, criticizing the country for prioritizing winning the tournament rather than making it ready for fans.Jerome Valcke said on Friday he will visit Brazil next week to push the organizing committee to take immediate action to ensure there is not transport and accommodation chaos for supporters.The big issue we have in Brazil is that not a lot is moving, Valcke said. I dont understand why things are not moving. The stadiums are not any more on schedule and why are a lot of things late?In 2014 we will have a World Cup. The concern is nothing is made or prepared to receive so many people because the world wants to go to Brazil. I am sorry to say but things are not working in Brazil.Valckes message to Brazil is: You have to push yourself, kick your (backside) and just deliver this World Cup.Brazil greats Romario and Pele have already warned their homeland was risking embarrassment. The World Cup will be played in 12 far-flung venues, including a 44,000-seat stadium being built in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus.
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