Canada vs. Ireland Rugby: Live Coverage, Updates and Analysis

Welcome to our live Bleacher Report coverage of summer international rugby. We are live from Toronto’s BMO Field, where Canada will host Ireland on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Canada currently sit 13th in the International Rugby Board’s (IRB) world rankings, while Ireland occupy the eighth position. Both nations are currently undefeated this summer. Canada have defeated USA, Fiji and Tonga,... 

Confederations Cup 2013 Scores: How Japan Can Respond from Day 1 Loss

It wasn’t the prettiest day for Japan at the Confederations Cup against Brazil, but they must respond and move on from the loss. The game was closer than the score indicates.  Neymar was able to get a very quick goal for Brazil in only the third minute of the match.  After that, Japan held them at bay for the rest of the half.  However, Paulinho was able strike early in the second... 

Lionel Messi’s Latest Hat-Trick Dismisses Distraction of Tax Fraud Accusation

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi notched a hat-trick on Saturday in Argentina’s 4-0 road victory over Guatemala, dismissing the notion that his performance on the pitch will be affected negatively by his recent tax fraud accusation. Messi had come off the bench in recent matches to add a spark, but was given the starting nod in this international friendly and didn’t disappoint, scoring... 

Confederations Cup 2013 Results: Brazil Scores Surprising Win on Day 1

It wasn’t surprising that Brazil won its opening match at the 2013 Confederations Cup, but rather how, burning a quality Japan side three goals to nil on Saturday. Neymar started the scoring early—very early—taking a beautiful set up from his teammates and rifling a shot from the top of the box. His strike was majestic, sailing on a rope to the top right corner where goalkeeper... 

Brazil vs. Japan: 6 Things We Learned from Confederations Cup Opener

It took less than three minutes for the Confederations Cup to spring to life. Neymar, with his 21st goal in a Brazil shirt, moved into a tie with the legendary Leonidas and claimed a share of 20th place on the country’s all-time goalscoring ledger when he smashed home a shot following Fred’s chested layoff. The newly unveiled Barcelona man put in an energetic, if not inconsistent, performance... 

Confederations Cup 2013 Results: Scores and Highlights from Day 1

The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup kicked off on Saturday, with host nation and reigning champion Brazil taking on Japan in the first match of the two-week tournament.  With the Confederations Cup serving as a warm-up venue for potential 2014 World Cup teams, the two aforementioned teams are joined by Tahiti, Uruguay, Spain, Italy, Mexico and Nigeria in the quest to take home one of football’s... 

Confederations Cup 2013: Brazil 3, Japan 0

In the opening match of the 2013 Confederations Cup, host Brazil took on Asian Cup champion Japan in the nation’s capital. With a goal coming in the first three minutes, and two more coming in the second half, Brazil took away a convincing 3-0 win. Superstar Barcelona signee Neymar scored first on an unbelievable volley, and rising star Paulinho knocked in the second before Jo could put home... 

Reckless Brazil: 3-0 Victory over Fatigued Japan Masks Consistent Issues

You could cut the tension with a knife inside the Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, on the opening night of the Confederations Cup. Brazil kicked off the tournament on Saturday against Japan, and the game held paramount importance given their shocking form leading up to the tournament. With the FIFA World Cup less than one year away on home soil, Luiz Felipe Scolari‘s charges are under pressure:... 

Spain vs. Uruguay: Players That Will Have Biggest Impact on Star-Studded Match

The great thing about the Confederations Cup is that the best matchups happen right away, and fans are able to see some of the top players in the world compete against each other. With only eight teams in the competition, there is little room for error. Every squad comes into each match looking to get three points to win the table and advance. Although Spain is easily the favorite as the reigning World... 

FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Teams That Are Bound to Disappoint in Group Play

Brazil is the site for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, which opened group play on Saturday and will give the country a taste of international football ahead of hosting next year’s World Cup. Like the latter global phenomenon, this tournament is held once every four years. The hosting Brazil national football team will participate, along with reigning World Cup champion Spain, Mexico, Japan,... 

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