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Confederations Cup: World Cup host Russia set to come under spotlight
bbc.com ^ | Patrick Jennings | bbc

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 ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: confederationscup
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Portugal!

Cedric Goal vs Mexico (Portugal 2-1 Mexico 86')

41 posted on 06/18/2017 9:48:05 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
WOW Mexico!
Another header, they are not tall people.

Hector Moreno goal vs Portugal (2-2)

FT Portugal 2-2 Mexico

42 posted on 06/18/2017 9:55:15 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Hahaha.....thanks. The one game I’ve never watched and never will...as some comedian said years ago...”breathtaking excitement, our team has an overwhelming one point lead.”

Meanwhile, the US Open is on today. Rah Rah, nail-biting excitement. No, really. I love the sport, well-groomed young men with deadly aim and millions of bucks riding on every shot. Zen masters, that’s what they are. Go Rickie Fowler!!!


43 posted on 06/18/2017 10:01:38 AM PDT by Veto! (Political Correctness Offends Me)
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2017-06-18_07-11-07
Müggelsee, today.

44 posted on 06/18/2017 10:19:13 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Veto!

Happy for you.


45 posted on 06/18/2017 10:22:03 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
The Good Life Radio
46 posted on 06/18/2017 10:25:26 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Cameroon v Chile: Preview
47 posted on 06/18/2017 10:36:48 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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The coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon has revealed the unique secret to beat their dreaded rivals, Chile, in their opening much at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia.
48 posted on 06/18/2017 10:44:37 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Wow! Video review took a goal away from Chile for being offsides. Right before half time.

That's something new.

49 posted on 06/18/2017 11:53:19 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Even less goals now, for those who don't care about soccer - LoL!
50 posted on 06/18/2017 11:55:17 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Vidal (Bayern Munich player) :)

Cameroon 0-1 Chile - Vidal 81'

51 posted on 06/18/2017 12:43:34 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Wowee!
After losing a goal to video replay because of offside, Chile gains one back!

Cameroon 0-2 Chile - Vargas 90'+1'

FT Cameroon 0-2 Chile

Tomorrow - Australia v Germany! :)

52 posted on 06/18/2017 12:56:04 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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First video review for offside was in extra time before the half and the second was in extra time before the final whistle.


53 posted on 06/18/2017 1:03:16 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Oh. Zen.


54 posted on 06/18/2017 1:03:57 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Oh. Yin and Yang.


55 posted on 06/18/2017 1:06:08 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Oh. Oh.


56 posted on 06/18/2017 1:06:41 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Oh. Chi. (Chile)


57 posted on 06/18/2017 10:38:14 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Germany right to pick inexperienced Confederations Cup squad - Bierhoff
58 posted on 06/18/2017 10:39:50 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Best Of Epic Music
59 posted on 06/19/2017 7:23:58 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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Die Mannschaft!

Australia 0-1 Germany - Stindl 5'

60 posted on 06/19/2017 8:10:25 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Happy Nobama!)
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