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.
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One of these is set to go off in Berlin any day now.
"There will be a full stadium in Moscow tomorrow, the supporters will give us strength, give us hope, I think that we can achieve the victory,"
Cristiano Ronaldo still 'extremely concentrated' - Portugal coach
"I'm going to answer in Portuguese and I tell you that tomorrow we have a very important game. All the players are concentrated and Cristiano Ronaldo is extremely concentrated with the Russian game tomorrow, which we will play," Santos said at a press conference, where he was asked to address Ronaldo's situation and reply in English.
"Our talent can surprise them -- and that can be the factor which can win us the match".
Mexico boss Osorio tries to dispel row over homophobic chant "I hope the Mexican Federation will tell FIFA this does not mean what they think it means."
FT: Russia 0-1 Portugal
Mexico 0-1 New Zealand - Wood 42'
Mexican was stretchered off the field with a shoulder injury.
FT: Mexico 2-1 New Zealand
Someone must have said puto.
Not a big fan of the German goalkeeper, Leno. - Post #65One of those changes will be between the sticks.
Not confirmed but Julian Brandt is going to join Bayern Munich. :)
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