World Cup 2014: Ronaldo backs peaceful protest

Ronaldo, a member of Brazil’s World Cup organising committee, insists the 2014 FIFA World Cup will benefit Brazil but sympathises with those who have been protesting against the expense of staging the finals. Soccerex, a major football convention scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro in late November, was cancelled, reportedly because of safety fears.


It comes after the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in June was overshadowed by protests, with fears there will be a repeat at the World Cup next year. “I’m fighting for something that we are building. It is very easy for someone to be the opposition, trying to destroy from your house without believing in a project, not believing in anything and just trying to destroy it,” Ronaldo said. “I am not doing it for myself. I am a volunteer for the World Cup, I am not earning any cents from the committee or FIFA. I am doing it because I believe in my country and in my people. “And I believe this is a great thing for our country, a great growth opportunity for our country. So I’ll keep acting the same way, believing in my country, believing in the Brazilian people and I really hope to have an improvement in living conditions. “I agree with all types of protest without violence, the Brazilians are so tired of the neglect that had for many years and now we are waiting for answer by government. I am doing my part, which is to have a Brazil better even if it is through sports.” You wont think this will happen to the biggest footballing Nation or maybe there leaders are like ours, hmmmmm.