Brazil 2014: "The legacy of the event begins indeed to take shape" (Jerome Valcke, FIFA)

"Despite the tight race for Brazil to apply the final key operational elements, people can already see this legacy taking shape. (...) All the reports I receive indicate just how fast and hard Brazil is working now to complete preparations, not only for the World Cup, but also for improvements to the country's cultural, urban and transportation infrastructure that will continue to serve generations to come", stated Jerome Valcke, secretary general of FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) on 11/04/2014.

"The diverse social projects, which include teaching people to work in a multitude of service sectors, are a great testimonial for this. Not to mention the sporting legacy, which should never be forgotten in the country of football, as Brazil is on the verge of entering a new era in terms of stadiums and spectator services," Valcke added in his statement, which was published in FIFA Weekly magazine.

As part of the legacy of the 2014 World Cup projects, FIFA has invested $1m (€ 723,000) in a learning program for Brazilian students in television production during the…