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Brazil fans in Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia watched the opening game of the FIFA Confederations Cup against Japan on big screens on Saturday, and revelled in a 3-0 success for the host nation.

Brazil fans have been celebrating in Brasilia after their side beat Japan 3-0 in the opening game of the Confederations Cup

Bob Ley, Alexi Lalas, Rubens Pozzi, and Roberto Martinez discuss what we learned in the opening match of the Confederations Cup between Brazil and Japan.

Brazil and Japan were making final their preparations in Brasilia on Friday ahead of the opening match at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Norway overcame two deficits to force a 2-2 draw in the opening match of the European Under-21 Championship.

Marco Di Vaio scored a hat trick in the opening 32 minutes to lead the Montreal Impact to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Union.

Marco Di Vaio scored three goals in the opening 32 minutes to lead the Montreal Impact to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Union on a wet, chilly night.

Brazilian organisers announced on Monday that the Mane Garrincha National Stadium, Brasilia, which is due to host the opening match of the Confederations Cup in two months will not be finished by next Sunday.

Injured Giampaolo Pazzini managed to score the opening goal before being replaced by Mario Balotelli who would score AC Milan's second point.

Shaka Hislop looks back at the opening day of Group C action.

After a 5-0 drumming on the opening day of the season, Norwich City's manager Chris Hughton, contemplates how he is going to get his team back on track.

Ahead of the opening weekends of league action in England and Spain, Frank Leboeuf, Steve Nicol, Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss the season ahead and make some predictions.

Andrea Pirlo scored a magnificent free-kick on his 100th international appearance as Italy defeated Mexico 2-1 in their opening Confederations Cup match.

Earle, Mariner and Robson discuss the future of Chelsea players David Luiz and Juan Mata, the possibility of Carlos Tevez leaving Manchester City, and a dominant opening match from Nigeria at the 2013 Confederations Cup.

Andrea Pirlo scored a magnificent free-kick on his 100th international appearance as Italy defeated Mexico 2-1 in their opening Confederations Cup match at the Maracana

Spain dominate Uruguay in their opening Confederations Cup match.