2014 World Cup: Fifa worried by Brazil progress
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Ahead of a visit next week, Valcke said "things are not working in Brazil ... a lot of things [are] late."
He questioned why there is not "more support ... more enthusiasm" from the authorities to complete the stadiums, hotels and transport networks. Valcke believes Brazil's priority "is to win the World Cup. I'm not sure it's about organising the World Cup."
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