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After spat, Brazil and FIFA try to get to work to prepare country for 2014 World Cup

Brazil and FIFA have put their rift behind them. Now it's time to get to work.A public dispute brought uncertainty over the country's preparations, but both sides are moving forward after apologies from FIFA were accepted by the Brazilian government Thursday and approval of a key bill in Brazil's Congress.With two years to go until the World Cup and just more than a year before the Confederations Cup, infrastructure remains a concern along with stadium construction problems in some cities.FIFA inspectors are visiting host cities, checking on progress and working closely with local governments. The team of nearly 40 people from FIFA and the local organizing committee were in the southern city of Curitiba on Thursday.Things looked bleak only a few days ago, with questions raised about whether Brazil would be able to host soccer's premier event. FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke sent a blunt, vulgar message to Brazil on Friday about preparations.Brazil Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo calle...

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