Australia voices concerns over Brazil World Cup security


A logo of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) is pictured at the Home of FIFA in Zurich July 5, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia have concerns over security at next year's World Cup finals in Brazil because of the civil unrest in the South American country, Football Federation Australia chief David Gallop said on Tuesday.

Millions of people took to the streets of Brazil in June to protest against a rise in bus fares and a lack of investment in public services with FIFA's Confederations Cup tournament becoming a focus of violent demonstrations.

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