FIFA celebrates Orlando Silva's downfall.
The Federation viewed the former minister as an obstacle to organizing the 2014 World Cup and now hopes that the approval of the General Law of the Cup will be accelerated.
FIFA celebrates the downfall of Orlando Silva and hopes that it will now accelerate the approval of the General Law of the World Cup. The organization saw the former minister as an obstacle to the organization of the 2014 World Cup.
Officially, the order is not to interfere in Brazilian affairs so as not to cause discomfort. The fear is that abrupt changes could discourage potential sponsors of the event. "We recognize the work done so far and regret the situation," said FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke.
After breaking with Orlando, Valcke said yesterday that he supports President Dilma Rousseff's decisions. Before learning of Aldo Rebelo's selection, he said he trusted that "the Brazilian government will soon inform about its representative." The International Olympic Committee also downplayed Orlando's withdrawal. "We are confident that this change will not impact the preparation for Rio 2016," the committee said.