Rousseff Says Cost to Host Brazil’s World Cup Worth the Result
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President Dilma Rousseff rejected criticism of World Cup spending, saying preparations for the soccer tournament will improve Brazil’s infrastructure and stimulate the economy. She said Brazil is ready to host the games.
“The result and final celebration are worth the effort,” she said yesterday in a televised address to the nation, two days before the first match. “Brazil overcame the main obstacles and is prepared for the Cup, on and off the field.”