Fifa president Sepp Blatter hails 'special' World Cup in Brazil
Governing body gives the event 9.25 out of 10, as Brazil puts on an impressive show of quality matches and carnival atmosphere with little social unrest
Fifa president Sepp Blatter lavished praise on the World Cup in Brazil, saying it had been a "very special" event.
"What makes the World Cup so very special this time is the quality of the football, the intensity of the games," said Blatter, adding Fifa gave the tournament 9.25 out of 10.
"This World Cup on the field of play was exceptional."
It's more than emotion and passion - it is a drama
Blatter saluted the passion and intensity of the 32 teams in the event, which culminated in Germany beating Argentina in the final on Sunday to win their fourth title.
"There was not one single match, which didn't have this intensity," Blatter said, while conceding that no tournament could ever be perfect.
"It's more than emotion and passion - it is a drama," said Blatter, who was presiding over his fifth World Cup as the head of football's world governing body.
He said that after an explosive first phase, teams had become more tactical, but the tournament had been one of the most attractive yet, with a joint record 171 goals scored.
