Parreira: South Africa will host an 'excellent' World Soccer Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian soccer coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, on Wednesday stated that South Africa, which he is no longer coaching since Monday, will host the 2010 World Cup that will surprise everyone.

The work is excellent. The world will be surprised by the excellent Cup. "They have all the modern infrastructure, highways, railroads, hotels, the country is beautiful and offers many options," said Parreira in an interview published on Wednesday by Terra Esportes internet page.

Three of the five stadiums for 2010's Cup will be finished on 2009.

"There is nothing to worry about respect infrastructure. The stadiums are excellent. Three of them will be used in the Confederation Cups" in 2009, said Parreira.

In the interview, Parreira, 65, refused to stated he resigned from his post as coach of South-Africas soccer team two years before the contract concluded due to personal reasons.

"Everything was good, but I was having difficulties keeping a professional and emotional balance," said Parreira.

Parreira did not confirm rumors that his wife faces serious health problems but stated "there are higher things I have to face in Brazil" and he said he plans to return to his South American country on May.

Parreira coached South Africa's team in 21 games, obtaining nine victories, six ties and suffered six defeats.