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No worries about World Cup preparations, says FIFA
0 Comments | AFP, July, 2008
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) — Organisers of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa insisted Wednesday preparations remain on track after the city of Port Elizabeth was stripped of the right to stage matches for the dress rehearsal.
The decision on Tuesday to drop the southern coastal city from the line-up for the 2009 Confederations Cup means none of the five stadia being built from scratch will be showcased for the traditional warm-up event.
However FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke told reporters Wednesday the move should not be seen as a vote of no confidence in South Africa's ability to have everything ready for the kick-off in just under two years' time.
"Nothing is ready (yet) but everything has to be ready and will be ready for the World Cup," said Valcke....
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