Blatter says FIFA's goal is not profit, but admits the World Cup as 'only income'

One of the most emphasized by protesters in Brazilian cities is the spending of public money with the World Cup 2014 ..

One of the most emphasized by protesters in Brazilian cities is the spending of public money with the World Cup 2014. Responsible for the seal of the competition, FIFA acknowledged this week by the secretary general of the organization, Jérôme Valcke, the estimated revenue of the World held in Brazil is 4 billion dollars.

Of this total, 1.5 billion will be used in organizing the event. On Friday, at a news conference at the Maracana, FIFA president Sepp Blatter was asked about the profits of the entity. First, the official refuted the financial nature of the World Cup, but then admitted that the World creates entire amount it funds the entity.

"Fifa's goal is not to profit from the country or take profits, but rather bring necessary help. Fifa is essential to having a successful World Cup, it is the only income of Fifa to develop our programs around the world," Blatter said.

The official referred to programs such as "Football for Hope" social event in which the entity is a partnership with NGOs and companies. The opening event was during this week in Belo Horizonte and count on the presence of Blatter, but due to the protests, was canceled. The program, however, occurs in the state capital, and will end on Saturday.

The official acknowledged that the "Football for Hope" is taking place at a difficult time in the country. But he clung to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, to exemplify with FIFA would care about the development of football and destinaria part of the event raises funds for it. Revenues Cup 2010 was estimated at 3.5 billion dollars.

"In South Africa, we have a legacy, especially a fund of one hundred million dollars controlled by the South African government and Fifa. Values ​​as I'm sure that we will have here. We can not work in the" Football for Hope ". Not only in countries with difficult situations such as Syria and Afghanistan. manifestations also exist in Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, Greece. And football is being played. Football is hope for the people, "said Joseph Blatter.

At the end of the conference, the director was asked about the image of Fifa facing so many protests by Brazil in the Confederations Cup. Coach entity came to be attacked in Salvador.

"You (media) are the ones making the picture to the world. You create the image for football. Whatever I tell you about the picture you have good opinion. Fifa did really great this tournament. Hopefully this interpretation is done correctly, "concluded the leader, with a smile.

According to the 2014 Portal, FIFA has so far hit 19 sponsors for the World Cup 2014. Together, they amount to U.S. $ 1.8 billion for the entity.