In related gossip, I am so glad our boys won't be lifting that poxy and tiny Jules Rimet trophy that was taken out of circulation circa 1970 I think (Brazil). The current Coupe du Monde is far superior and more than a tadge bigger.
The ball - and hence FIFA and Adidas - why oh why, for the biggest sporting event in the planet, do they have to invent a new ball that is so different to the one all these stars have been playing with for the past four years, and one which all the players hate. No wonder there's barely any goals.
Second, I hate kick-offs at 1.30 in the morning. f***ing timezones.