Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: Frustrated Coach 
Although the protests in Brazil began as a response to a price rise in local transport, they escalated across the country and millions of people got involved to voice their anger at the decision to spend millions of pounds on hosting the Confederations Cup and preparing for next year's World Cup.
Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: DutchArse 
I wasn't keen on the Confederations Cup to begin with. I didn't see the point in such a tournament and bemoaned that it was another money maker for Blatter and his cronies.
Share Article | Comments Off Brazil, Confederations Cup, FIFA, Italy, Sepp Blatter, Spain, Tahiti, World Cup 2014 Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 9:30 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: Frustrated Coach, Video 
The Confederations Cup has kicked off in Brazil and we are blessed with some football to fill the barren summer months where there is little to report on except transfer rumours and managerial appointments. The tournament is a strange mix of teams, from the established and historically successful powerhouses to a tiny island nation making their debut. European and World champions Spain are favourites to add yet another trophy to their growing collection, whilst the hosts will be keen to finally play some competitive football after such a long time contesting friendlies.
