African Sports Monthly February 2014 Issue | Page 24

RONALDO – WORLD CUP WILL BE ABOUT LEGACY AND INVESTMENTS

By Ayodele Odumade

World Cup Legend Ronaldo of Brazil has been speaking about his role as a member of board of administration of the Brazil 2014 World Cup Local Organization Committee, in London. He said, “ I went to four World Cups and I am very pleased to be part of this project.” I do not think there will be another opportunity to live football in the country of football, though England invented it, please come along.”

Ronaldo, who holds the record of most goals scored at the World Cup (15) gave his reaction to the news that Soccerex would not be holding its annual event in Brazil this year due to lack of guarantee of funding by the government. He said, “ Soccerex has lost an opportunity to host the event in Rio.

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