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With serious allegations of corruption monopolizing the news cycle leading into the World Cup, the last thing FIFA needed following the opening match of Brazil 2014 was for the global headlines to be dominated by the awarding of a mystery penalty which would alter the course of the contest. Too bad the refs vanishing spray, which was first introduced in tournament play at 2011s Copa América, is only effective on the grass. We were all left wondering when the football would finally be the focus. All those questions were answered by the Dutch dominance of the World Cup holders yesterday. In the second half alone, Spain conceded twice as many goals as they did through seven matches en route to a first World Cup triumph in South Africa four-years ago. Then for an encore, Chile and Australia played out a highly spirited encounter. Jorge Sampaolis team were very convincing, and certainly would have won over many new admirers, that one of South Americas less glamorous nations, would be the one which punches well above its weight class at Brazil 2014. With Groups C and D taking to the pitch Day 3 provides us with the only quadruple header of the tournament. Where armchair enthusiasts the world over are treated to the prospect of four matches over the course of 11 hours. Todays headliner without question is the rumble in the jungle, as the aptly named Arena da Amazonia plays host to Italy v England. With four World Cup triumphs already to their name, a record which is only bettered by Brazils five, if Italy is the preening peacock of European football, then England is its Hippopotamus. Rare, if ever, has the land of St. George got their heads above the waterline during World Cups. Quite coincidentally the last time that happened was at Italia 90, which was also the last time the two nations met at a World Cup. Courtesy of Toto Schillacis late penalty, Italy prevailed 2-1 in the third-place playoff match. Through the entire history of World Cup quite remarkably, that meeting represents the only time the two nations have met at the tournament proper. They have though met in qualifying twice. The most recent time was for France 1998. Zolas superb strike at Wembley in February 1997 was the difference maker. The return fixture in Rome saw England claim a famous scoreless draw and with it top spot in the group. The iconic image of England captain Paul Inces head swathed in a bloodied bandage typified Englands approach on the day. One which had the current England manager Roy Hodgson assisting Glen Hoddle, officially in the role of interpreter. Hodgson was Inter Milans head coach at the time. When the World Cup Draw took place in Zurich early last December Manaus was chosen as the venue. The Arena da Amazonia, built at a cost of $300M has been in the news for all the wrong reasons as four workers have died during its construction. Brazilian football legend come politician Romario has been outspoken in his criticism. Pictures emerging on Thursday of a sub-standard surface the latest setback for a stadium which will host four group stage games. With Buffon set to miss out due to an ankle injury which occurred in training yesterday, combined with Montolivo fracturing a leg May 31st, the psychological edge certainly goes to England. Not that Prandellis team will need extra motivation this evening - but the only European nation to retain a World Cup [1934, 1938] is still smarting from its inability to emerge from a weak group in South Africa. A tournament they went into as defending champions. With soaring heat and intense humidity factoring, for England to stand any chance they will have to overcome the Achilles heel which has dogged them through the ages. Chasing shadows in the pursuit of a ball they surrender more casually than Andrea Pirlo completes successful passes. Based on statistical evidence and World Cup history, losing your first group stage game almost guarantees elimination. Although Prandelli nor Hodgson would admit it, if the game finishes as it did in Rome back in fall 1997 neither of them will be too upset. Noel.Butler@BellMedia.ca @TheSoccerNoel on Twitter TSN Radio is an official licensed radio broadcaster of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Brazil. Check www.tsn.ca/radio for the broadcast schedule in your home town. Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Supreme Black/Red . Sociedad remained in sixth place with Villarreal a point behind in seventh, both in Europa League spots and in striking distance of fourth place and the final Champions League berth. Sociedad forward Carlos Vela chipped goalkeeper Jaime Jimenez after receiving an equally exquisite lobbed pass from Ruben Pardo to set him up in the 23rd minute at Anoeta Stadium. 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Yeezy Boost 350 v2 Blue Tint/Grey Three-High Resolution Red . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner.The protracted saga of the Toronto Blue Jays pursuit of Dan Duquette appears to be nearing an end. ESPNs Jim Bowden reported on Thursday afternoon that the team was close to reaching an agreement with the Baltimore Orioles that would see the long-time MLB executive move to the Jays in the role of president. Because Duquette is still under contract as general manager with the Orioles, the Jays would have to pay compensation to their AL East rivals for his services. ESPNs Buster Olney reports that the compensation could be significant with Jeff Hoffmans name being brought up in talks. A right-handed pitcher, Hoffman was the Jays first pick in last summers MLB Amateur Draft, taken ninth overall out of East Carolina. Roch Kubatko, an Orioles reporter for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, reports that the compensation for Duquette could be more substantial than initially expected as a trade-off for the Orioles not filing a tampering claim against the Blue Jays over their courtship of Duquette.dddddddddddd Last week, Orioles owner Peter Angelos had told the Baltimore Sun that there was nothing to report on the negotiations and that he expected Duquette to remain in his role with the club. Duquette would succeed current Blue Jays president and CEO, Paul Beeston. Beeston, 69, is in his second stint as the teams lead executive. In 1997, Beeston left the role after eight seasons and two World Series titles in 1992 and 1993 to become the president of Major League Baseball. He returned to the Jays in 2008 after the departure of Paul Godfrey. A former GM of both the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox, Duquette has been with the Orioles since 2011. Under Duquette, the Orioles have twice made the playoffs, including last season when the team won the American League East before bowing out of the postseason in the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals. ' ' '

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