Posted on 06/16/2017 12:51:34 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
With a year still to go before the 2018 World Cup begins, it may be that thoughts of next summer's tournament are far from the front of your mind.
But the Confederations Cup, which gets under way in Russia on Saturday, might change that - and not just because of the football.
Many of the issues that surround Russia's hosting of the World Cup are likely to come under the spotlight over the next few weeks, as teams from around the globe compete at Fifa's test run.
Questions over hooliganism, corruption allegations and claims workers have been abused provide a complex background to the eight-team event.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
Similar to when,many years ago, the 8th Air Force would pay a visit to Berlin on a regular basis.
This thing just got real.
Samedov goal against Mexico (1:0)
Both games playing at the same time now.
There will be blood.
Halftimes are on.
Ronaldo penalty goal vs New Zealand (0-1)
Bernardo Silva goal vs New Zealand (0-2)
56 - Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 56 goals in 56 games since the start of 2016/17 (club + country). Unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/Oodc6DB3zD— OptaJose (@OptaJose) June 24, 2017
At least the Russians can say the stadiums work.
Video review just eliminated a goal for Mexico, offside.
Mexico and Portugal advance to the Semi Finals.
New Zealand the host Russia are out.
Germany coach Joachim Low warns of 'intense' Cameroon's threat
Shock Half Time scores:
Chile 0-1 Australia
Cameroon 0v0 Germany
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