Neymar of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's second goal in its 3-0 victory over Spain in the final of the Confederations Cup.
Glory on the pitch masks unrest in Brazil —
Neymar of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's second goal in its 3-0 victory over Spain in the final of the Confederations Cup.
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But the build up to the final was marred by clashes between protesters and police in the streets near the Maracana.
But the build up to the final was marred by clashes between protesters and police in the streets near the Maracana.
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The match itself was fully committed, with players from both sides desperate to finish the tournament in style.
The match itself was fully committed, with players from both sides desperate to finish the tournament in style.
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The mood on the streets of Rio de Janeiro remained hostile as Brazil and Spain took to the pitch.
The mood on the streets of Rio de Janeiro remained hostile as Brazil and Spain took to the pitch.
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Many people in the streets near the stadium were affected by the effects of tear gas.
Many people in the streets near the stadium were affected by the effects of tear gas.
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But inside the stadium, Brazilian fans attempted to put the country's problems aside for 90 minutes.
But inside the stadium, Brazilian fans attempted to put the country's problems aside for 90 minutes.
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Hulk of Brazil and Sergio Ramos of Spain compete for the ball in a match the hosts dominated.
Hulk of Brazil and Sergio Ramos of Spain compete for the ball in a match the hosts dominated.
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In the end, two goals from Fred (pictured) and Neymar gave Brazil an emphatic win over the World and European champions.
Football amid fury: Protests rage as Brazil lifts Confederations Cup —
In the end, two goals from Fred (pictured) and Neymar gave Brazil an emphatic win over the World and European champions.
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Brazil players Dante, left, and Dani Alves, in a wig, celebrate with their winner's medals.
Brazil players Dante, left, and Dani Alves, in a wig, celebrate with their winner's medals.
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Spain's Xavi and Cesar Azpilicueta of Spain appear dejected in defeat.
Spain's Xavi and Cesar Azpilicueta of Spain appear dejected in defeat.
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