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May 21, 2008

Posted: 1245 GMT

MOSCOW, Russia - There had been fears here in Moscow that the English invasion of football fans could bring with it destruction and chaos. But so far everyone has been well behaved and I have only seen a festive atmosphere leading up to the big kickoff.

Thousands of fans keep flocking to Red Square, one of Moscow's main attractions, to savor the build-up to the most important match of the season. Draped in their teams' colors, they sing, chant and dream about a victory here tonight.

Some of the more decorated fans have enjoyed celebrity status among the Muscovites, with photo requests in abundance. The lucky few have even been asked for autographs!

Everything is moving along smoothly as kick-off approaches. So far, so good.

Posted by: CNN sports anchor, Pedro Pinto
Filed under: Football • General

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maria teresa

May 21st, 2008 1557 GMT

Me encantaria que ganara Manchester, por carlitos, que es argentino, y ademas por que manchester united es el mejor de la liga inglesa. graciasss.

Scott Meech

June 10th, 2008 351 GMT

Why has the western media been so off the case of US beef imports in Korea?
This is a pure case of how important the media is in a society. The Media in South Korea is currently going unchecked in their relentless strikes against Lee, Myung Bak. The media has not provided objective reporting, in fact they have been 100% biased.
The current situation about US beef imports is fully the responsibility of the Korean Media. I work and live in South Korea, speak fluent Korean and watch Korean television. The news has ignored the facts about mad cow disease, have not consulted scientists in their reports, and irresponsibly have fueled the fire in an attempt to rid Korea of their current president.
Someone needs to do something about this irresponsible new reporting.

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