Brazil 2014: "The World Cup pays for itself and is profitable" (Aldo Rebelo, Sports Minister)

"The World Cup pays for itself, is profitable and generates wealth that will help to resolve secular and structural problems in Brazilian society," said Aldo Rebelo, Sports Minister of Brazil, on 14/02/2014.

"Since Brazil was selected (as host country) in 2007, the World Cup has had a budget ceiling of 33 billion reais (€10b). Independent...