Will register historic win, people of TN with PM Modi: Annamalai
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai said on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party will register a historic victory in the state in the Lok Sabha elections.
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Rio de Janeiro, 1 July
Brazil destroyed world and European champions Spain 3-0 to win a third straight Confederations Cup title with a dazzling display of football which left the Maracana Stadium in raptures here.
The turbo-charged samba stars roared to victory yesterday with two goals from Fred and a stunning strike from Neymar, dominating a weary Spanish side whose strength was sapped after edging Italy on penalties in Thursday’s semi-final.
A miserable night for Spain also saw them miss a second half penalty when Sergio Ramos shot wide from the spot before Barcelona defender Gerard Pique was sent off for a professional foul on Neymar.
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said the result as the perfect fillip as he plots a course to an assault on next year’s World Cup finals in Brazil. “People know a much tougher event is coming up (next year),” said Scolari. But he noted: “We can set out on the journey with a little more confidence.”Spanish counterpart Vicente del Bosque meanwhile admitted his side had been outclassed on the night. “There are no excuses. Brazil were better than us. We must congratulate them,” del Bosque said. The touchpaper for an electrifying evening at one of the most iconic venues in football was set during the pre-match ceremonies as Brazil’s fans sang a rendition of the national anthem.
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