Lenda do futebol brasileiro Pelé critica preparação da Copa do Mundo 2014

Brazilian soccer legend Pele criticizes 2014 World Cup preparation

There have been protests. Criticism from FIFA. Even jokes about it in Jimmy Fallon’s monologue. But now, it’s really getting serious: Even Pele is taking aim at Brazil’s preparedness for the World Cup.

The soccer icon criticized Brazil’s spending on the World Cup — $11 billion, including $4 billion on 12 new and refurbished stadiums.

“It’s clear that politically speaking, the money spent to build the stadiums was a lot, and in some cases was more than it should have been,” Pele said during a speaking engagement in Mexico City on Monday.

Pele supports those protesting the big spending, but he also is troubled by the violence.

“Some of this money could have been invested in schools, in hospitals,” he said. “Brazil needs it. That’s clear. On that point, I agree (with the protests). But I lament what protesters are doing, which is breaking and burning everything. It’s money that we will have to spend again.”

(http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/05/pele-world-cup-brazil)

PRATIQUE O VOCABULÁRIO AQUI!!!

1. protest
   a formal and solemn declaration of objection
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   There have been protests.
   
2. criticism
   a serious examination and judgment of something
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   Criticism from FIFA.
   
3. monologue
   a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor
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   Even jokes about it in Jimmy Fallon’s monologue.
   
4. serious
   of great consequence
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   But now, it’s really getting serious: Even Pele is taking aim at Brazil’s preparedness for the World Cup.
   
5. criticize
   find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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   The soccer icon criticized Brazil’s spending on the World Cup — $11 billion, including $4 billion on 12 new and refurbished stadiums.
   
6. include
   have as a part, be made up out of
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   The soccer icon criticized Brazil’s spending on the World Cup — $11 billion, including $4 billion on 12 new and refurbished stadiums.
   
7. refurbish
   make brighter and prettier
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   The soccer icon criticized Brazil’s spending on the World Cup — $11 billion, including $4 billion on 12 new and refurbished stadiums.
   
8. some
   quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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   “It’s clear that politically speaking, the money spent to build the stadiums was a lot, and in somecases was more than it should have been,” Pele said during a speaking engagement in Mexico City on Monday.
9. engagement
   a meeting arranged in advance
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   “It’s clear that politically speaking, the money spent to build the stadiums was a lot, and in some cases was more than it should have been,” Pele said during a speaking engagement in Mexico City on Monday.
   
10. violence
    a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
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    Pele supports those protesting the big spending, but he also is troubled by the violence.
    
11. invest
    make an investment
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    “Some of this money could have been invested in schools, in hospitals,” he said.
    
12. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
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    “Brazil needs it. That’s clear. On that point, I agree (with the protests). But I lament what protesters are doing, which is breaking and burning everything. It’s money that we will have to spend again.”

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