With the 2014 World Cup just months away, everyone are
undoubtedly hungry for updates on the premiere event. So, what’s the latest
buzz about the event? Here are a few that will definitely whet your appetite.
Brazil All Ready for
the World Cup
One of the biggest worries in recent months is that host
country Brazil might not be able to get preparations on time. This is partly
due to several incidents that happened near the venues where the matches are to
be held.
One such is the temporary stoppage of work at the Arena de
Baixada in Cuntiliba in October, after a judged sent out a ruling that there
might be a serious risk of accidents for workers in the venue. While the order
has since been lifted, it caused the refurbishment schedule to be delayed
further, as it is already lagging behind.
On the other hand, a fire at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba
also delayed the construction of the 44,000-spectator stadium.
However, FIFA Marketing Director Terry Weil quickly allayed
these fears. “We are good to go. We had six stadiums ready from the Confederations Cup which
cover two thirds of the volume of all tickets because they are the bigger
stadiums.” He tells in an interview by Sky Sports.
Weil
further assured they are continuously working on the current issues and making
sure that they meet the Dec. 31 target set by the committee.
Ronaldo Optimistic About
2014 Brazil World Cup
Esteemed
Brazilian kicker Ronaldo says that he is very optimistic that the upcoming
Brazil World Cup next year will be a big game-changer for the country. In an
interview with BBC sports, he says that the event is a great opportunity for
the country to attract more investors.
Ronaldo
says that "In terms of the World Cup, we made huge strides, with great
results and great investments - not only in stadiums, but also in
infra-structure, urban mobility, airports. These are important investments for
Brazil.”
The star player also said that, despite concerns, he believes
that majority of Brazilians support the events. He points out that the latest
polls show that 90% of Brazilians are enthusiastic about the event. That, he
adds, is a good sign that the public sees the World Cup as an important step in
developing the country.
Brazil 2014 chief executive officer Ricardo Trade supported
Ronaldo’s statements. “The government says that they will be prepared.” He
assures the public.
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