FIFA president Blatter 'confident' about WC success

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is reportedly confident that the World Cup would be a success despite the build-up to the tournament being hit by strikes and protests as well as worries that the stadiums would not be ready in time.

Blatter said that the people at FIFA are confident that the World Cup, that kicks-off on June 12 in Sao Paulo, would be a celebration.

According to Sky News, Sao Paulo, the city that would host the tournament opener between hosts Brazil and Croatia, was plunged into transport chaos on Thursday following a strike by subway workers.

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke also reportedly gave a positive note, saying that they have everything ready for June 12, adding that they have the best base camps for the teams and there are no risks for the opening weeks of the competition, which are the most challenging because there are the most teams.

Valcke said that FIFA is in control, and they have nothing to fear in the coming days.

Moreover, Blatter also said that he believes that the social unrest gripping Brazil in recent weeks and months would subside once the tournament begins, adding that he is an optimist.

Meanwhile, Brazil's president, Dilma Rouseff, suggested this week that FIFA was partly to blame for the construction delays and spiralling cost of the tournament, while she promised that fans travelling to her country would be safe there, the report added.