The
world’s greatest soccer event is coming and all eyes are on Brazil.
As the host country, South America’s largest nation carries the
responsibility of presenting a show as great as its territory.
However, Brazil still has to prove it is prepared to do so.
During
the Confederations Cup 2013, a series of protests and demonstrations
popped up throughout the country, generating a wave of fear and doubt
about its qualifications to actually host the most important soccer
competition. Brazilian people have been unhappy about the country’s
poor education, healthcare, security, and public transportation
systems, as well as the scandalous – and ubiquitous – corruption
of its politicians. These issues have been affecting the country as a
whole and FIFA as a unit. The ultimate soccer body keeps pressuring
the Brazilian government to find a reasonable solution.
When it was announced that
the World Cup would take place in Brazil, the good news was
celebrated as being a great opportunity to create new jobs, boost the
country's economy and improve the quality of its public services.
Nevertheless, time went by and a lot was promised and little was
done. Billions were spent on building new soccer
stadiums or reforming old ones, but the money designated to the
public services was not as much as it should have been. Airports,
hospitals, transport means, and security still need to be enhanced.
The clock is ticking.
All
in all, Brazil
is a beautiful country. Its people are hospitable, joyful, kind, and
hard-working. Therefore, when the time comes, an amazing show will be
presented – as seen during the Confederations Cup. Yet, another important
question is still worth attention: will Brazil actually benefit from
hosting the World Cup in the long run? Well, the true winner will
only be known after the final whistle.
