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 ...
Hector Moreno goal vs Portugal (2-2)
FT Portugal 2-2 Mexico
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!!!
Happy for you.
That's something new.
Cameroon 0-2 Chile - Vargas 90'+1'
FT Cameroon 0-2 Chile
Tomorrow - Australia v Germany! :)
First video review for offside was in extra time before the half and the second was in extra time before the final whistle.
Oh. Zen.
Oh. Yin and Yang.
Oh. Oh.
Oh. Chi. (Chile)
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