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Added on the 24/09/2022 00:35:06 - Copyright : AFP EN
Pope Francis' recent trip to Brazil drew millions to Rio de Janeiro, posing a logistical nightmare. Before that, the Confederations Cup football tournament saw mass protests as Brazilians vented their anger at what they saw as wasted investment. The events have raised questions over security, and whether the country is really ready to host next year's World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
South America's football boss, CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez, says that FIFA should honour the legacy of Pelé and the late Diego Maradona by awarding the centennial 2030 World Cup to the continent. With competition intensifying before the global body decides on the event in 2024, Domínguez adds there should be less focus on "money" in the process.
Liverpool fans arriving to Moscow for a Champions League draw with Russian team Spartak were pleasantly surprised with a warm welcome from Russian fans, including free T-shirts. The event is part of an initiative dubbed 'Gentlefan,' which first started in February 2017 when Rostov fans offered their Manchester United counterparts warm blankets prior to the rainy match. The tradition is picking up steam with Liverpool as well as Manchester United supporters receiving free merchandise in Moscow this September, and will continue next summer during the World Cup.
Some of France's key players are isolating with flu ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina. Both teams have their eyes on the prize as they hope to add a third World Cup trophy to their collection.
Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals.
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