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According to many experts, its going to be touch and go if Brazil will be ready to host the next World Cup, which is coming up in 2014. You can now add former Brazilian soccer legend Romario to the list of people who are concerned about the countrys preparations for the worlds biggest sporting event.Romario has been touring the 12 Brazilian host cities as a congressman recently and told the press on June 20th that he previously believed his home nation could put on the greatest World Cup showcase in history, but he now seriously doubts it after visiting the host cities.Romario said the nation celebrated like there was no tomorrow when FIFA announced Brazil would host the 2014 WC tournament. He originally said Brazil would easily be able to host the event and thought that it would also be the greatest of all time. He told a Brazilian newspaper that he still believes Brazil will be able to host the Cup, but doesnt think its going to be all that special when it takes place.He said that after touring the country he doesnt think things are going to run as smoothly as they should. He feels there are going to be problems with hosting the event and its not going to be the spectacle that he believes it could and should have been .This will be Brazils second crack as putting on a World Cup as they also hosted it back in 1950. However, the country has been criticized over its preparations this time around as there have been numerous delays when it comes to the building of stadiums and the transportation infrastructure. Its also been reported that the spending for the event is getting way out of hand.New stadiums need to be built and others have to be renovated, but the costs just keep on increasing. In fact, the countrys budget for the 2014 World Cup has already doubled and officials are worried that the costs will rise even higher as the deadlines for stadiums and transportation get nearer.Romario said that the host cities are st! ruggling to meet the demands and requirements of FIFA for the event. But while government officials in Brazil admit that there have been some delays, they said most of the work is still on schedule and that everything will be ready on time when 2014 rolls around. Romario also told the press that he thinks Ricardo Teixeira, the president of the Brazilian football federation, should step down from his position as the as leader of the organizing committee. Romario, in his role as a Brazilian lawmaker, has asked Teixeira for an explanation regarding allegations of irregular activities in the organizing committee. However, Teixeira has said that he and the countrys federation havent done anything wrong.
According to many experts, its going to be touch and go if Brazil will be ready to host the next World Cup, which is coming up in 2014. You can now add former Brazilian soccer legend Romario to the list of people who are concerned about the countrys preparations for the worlds biggest sporting event.Romario has been touring the 12 Brazilian host cities as a congressman recently and told the press on June 20th that he previously believed his home nation could put on the greatest World Cup showcase in history, but he now seriously doubts it after visiting the host cities.Romario said the nation celebrated like there was no tomorrow when FIFA announced Brazil would host the 2014 WC tournament. He originally said Brazil would easily be able to host the event and thought that it would also be the greatest of all time. He told a Brazilian newspaper that he still believes Brazil will be able to host the Cup, but doesnt think its going to be all that special when it takes place.He said that after touring the country he doesnt think things are going to run as smoothly as they should. He feels there are going to be problems with hosting the event and its not going to be the spectacle that he believes it could and should have been .This will be Brazils second crack as putting on a World Cup as they also hosted it back in 1950. However, the country has been criticized over its preparations this time around as there have been numerous delays when it comes to the building of stadiums and the transportation infrastructure. Its also been reported that the spending for the event is getting way out of hand.New stadiums need to be built and others have to be renovated, but the costs just keep on increasing. In fact, the countrys budget for the 2014 World Cup has already doubled and officials are worried that the costs will rise even higher as the deadlines for stadiums and transportation get nearer.Romario said that the host cities are st! ruggling to meet the demands and requirements of FIFA for the event. But while government officials in Brazil admit that there have been some delays, they said most of the work is still on schedule and that everything will be ready on time when 2014 rolls around. Romario also told the press that he thinks Ricardo Teixeira, the president of the Brazilian football federation, should step down from his position as the as leader of the organizing committee. Romario, in his role as a Brazilian lawmaker, has asked Teixeira for an explanation regarding allegations of irregular activities in the organizing committee. However, Teixeira has said that he and the countrys federation havent done anything wrong. 
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