Joseph Blatter, here with the mascot Zakumi, held in the World Cup in Africa, "to stop taking without giving anything" to Africa "who has contributed so much to world football."Keywords: Football, World Cup 2010, Zurich, Joseph Blatter, FIFA.
Within 50 days of launch, the FIFA president said Friday the many concerns.
Straight. At 47 days of the 19th World CupIn South Africa (June 11-July 11), Joseph Blatter, accompanied by his Secretary General, Jerome Valcke French, made a point last Friday in Zurich, the headquarters of the International Federation (FIFA). "I'm not nervous, but I'ma little nervous," he confessed. The Swiss perspective the possible concerns arising from the organization of a World Cup on the African continent and expects "a success". So is his re-election for a third term…
Stadiums and airports ready:
"Everything is pretty much in place. We are ready to start the World Cup tomorrow if need be, "says Jerome Valcke, secretary general of FIFA. Nearly one billion euros were necessary for the renovation or construction of the ten stadiums that will host the 64 matches of the competition. The brand new Greenpoint Stadium in Cape where the Blues play their first game, June 11, against Uruguay, has cost 400 million euros. Moreover, the South African government has invested nearly 3.7 billion euros in infrastructure. The new terminal at Johannesburg International Airport was inaugurated on Tuesday and next Saturday, it was the turn of the Durban. "The country is ready. The World Cup must not only stand where it is easier to organize, "said Blatter. Locally, 60,000 new jobs are hoped for. And the global event is expected to inject about 750 million euros in the national economy.
Insecurity discourages supporters:
This is the main concern about this World Cup held in the country to "50 a day. To do this, 41,000 members of police forces, some trained by the French police will be mobilized to oversee the event. "Do not doubt the capacity of South Africa to establish a safe, Pleaded Blatter. There are 11 million tourists per year in this country. Why change it during the World Cup? "Forecast, calculated before the economic crisis, have been revised downward. Of 450,000 foreign fans expected, we went to "an estimated 200 000-300 000 persons according to the return of ticket services," says Valcke. Last concern raised by recent events, the of Eugene Terreblanche, leader of the extreme right, which could exacerbate racial tensions ...
Another 200,000 tickets for sale:
"There were 200,000 tickets sold in eight days", says Jerome Valcke. But there are still 200,000 to sell. "We had not reached 100% occupancy rates in Germany in 2006, defends Valcke. This has happened only once, in 1994, the United States. "During the last Confederations Cup, places were offered to young people to fill the stands. "There will be no tickets given, no refunds, installment this time the French. Only privileged workers who worked on the sites stadiums will be entitled to two tickets each.
Blatter campaign for Africa:
It was his idea, his project when he was elected in 1998. Bringing the World Cup on the African continent. "To stop taking without giving anything" to the continent "who has contributed so much to world football." "Sepp" Blatter, 74, knows he is expected to turn. But he is head of a powerful federation, which reached 2.5 billion euros in revenue cycle 2007-2010. Even the extra cost of 75 million euros for this year South Africa will be easily offset by the reserve fund of 750 million euros has been set up. The Swiss, who seems already in the country, castigates "the former colonial powers" who doubt the resilience of the project. The Swiss woo Indeed, in 2011, a third consecutive term, the executive committee of FIFA has rejected a proposal to limit the number to two. But to crown his hobby full of success, Blatter needs a person. "We cross our fingers so we hope that Nelson Mandela (seriously ill, Ed) will see his dream come true: to be present at the opening of the World Cup."
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