Britain offers to help Brazil prepare for World Cup
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Britain has made an official offer to help Brazil prepare for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.
In an open letter issued on Thursday, the British consulate 2 in Rio said it was ready to share its experiences gained from the London Games and help leave Brazil a lasting 3 legacy 4.
"We know that we can use our knowledge and experience to help Brazil as the World Cup and Rio Games draw nearer," said the UK's consul 1 general in Rio, Paula Walsh.
"We can learn from one another about how to transform sport into a habit that lasts a lifetime."
Earlier in the week British deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said that after this year's Olympics the UK "has the skills and expertise 5 to support Brazil as the baton 6 is passed to Rio 2016".
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