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 ...
Oh. The sun came out.
D. Glushakov goal vs New Zealand (1-0)
Seeing many empty seats in the stadium and what's up with the blood splat crosses on the ball?
A bit creepy imo.
F. Smolov goal vs New Zealand (2-0)
Putin applauded (behind bulletproof glass).
FT Russia 2-0 New Zealand
Great start for Russia. A very enjoyable high energy game.
Tomorrow:
Portugal vs. Mexico
Cameroon vs. Chile
Meanwhile Mexico plays in the tragic shadow of Mexico.
Timing is everything. :)
Do we know what game is played? World Cup for what?
One hour and fifteen minutes is probably accurate enough... I went further to the far end where the free beach is. I spent exactly zero euros today - I am proud of that (brought a ham & cheese sandwich and water).
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