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  • Valcke: The final countdown has begun

    Brazil 2014

    Valcke: The final countdown has begun

    Friday 3 May 2013

    In his regular monthly column, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke looks back on last Saturday's re-opening of the Maracanã and sets out the latest developments in Brasilia and elsewhere.

  • Valcke: The next few weeks are crucial

    Brazil 2014

    Valcke: The next few weeks are crucial

    Friday 5 April 2013

    In his regular monthly column, FIFA Secretary-General Jérôme Valcke speaks about the need for Brazil to be on time with its preparations and his excitement for the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.

  • Valcke: Showcasing Brazil's beauty to the world

    Brazil 2014

    Valcke: Showcasing Brazil's beauty to the world

    Friday 1 March 2013

    In his regular column on FIFA.com, FIFA's Secretary General Jérôme Valcke looks ahead to the 100-day countdown to the FIFA Confederations Cup on 7 March, the test events scheduled for April and May and this month's Brazil 2014 ...

  • Valcke: We are moving together at the right pace

    Brazil 2014

    Valcke: We are moving together at the right pace

    Friday 1 February 2013

    In his regular column for FIFA.com, Secretary General Jérôme Valcke speaks of the importance of testing the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ venues as the organising committee looks to turn optimism into success.

  • Valcke: A challenging but productive year

    Brazil 2014

    Valcke: A challenging but productive year

    Friday 21 December 2012

    In his regular column on FIFA.com, FIFA Secretary-General Jérôme Valcke looks back on 2012 and forward with anticipation to next year's FIFA Confederations Cup.

  • Valcke: This is a crucial moment

    Brazil 2014

    Valcke: This is a crucial moment

    Friday 2 November 2012

    In his regular column on FIFA.com, FIFA Secretary-General Jérôme Valcke explains the necessity for all venues to be ready six months ahead of its first match while looking ahead to the FIFA Confederations Cup.