All the signs were there.
They read Portugal vs Spain – 7pm.
But few could have anticipated that what we would witness would be something as magical as that.

That is only partly true. The definable magic of the world cup is perhaps why we all watch it? When Danny Murphy repeats “Unbelievable!” three times after a Ronaldo free kick, it isn’t out of some poetic irony, apparently it is from literal disbelief. That is a little concerning considering this man used to play football.

Anyway, I’m sorry if the irony has crept in but it is hard for me to remain sincere after seeing Ronaldo play so brilliantly. I was so staunchly TeamMessi in the early days that when the ‘characters’ switch places in the narrative it is confusing for me.
I say characters as, though I have often wished I could spend 90 minutes playing football with Messi, I couldn’t imagine being stuck in a room with him. My Spanish isn’t quite up to scratch. I ought to check myself too, when Ronaldo plays well here I am discussing Messi. Analogous to Trump and Clinton in the US media perhaps. Except both these footballers are brilliant players. Only The Donald is a confirmed playa.

Anyway, thank the lord for the Iberico Ham Sandwich.
I sat through a lackluster Uruguay and Egypt in which Diego Godin proved that he won’t stop, cos he don’t stop. The lack of Mo Sallah was a strange one, but we just have to imagine he’s not in form. And Edison Cavani is still the favorite for secret man crush of the tournament. Just imagine being stuck in a room with him, ladies?!

Then there was Morocco vs Iran which was again a little lacking in quality but made up for it in the dramatic finish. It would appear that Group B is all but decided then, Iran to top the group and Morocco in second. Don’t say I didn’t tell you so.

For now, it’s off the pub for me. I have many a tale to recant about a day spent in pajamas watching average football.
Perhaps I do need a job after all.

That said, if I was working would I have seen the fireworks tonight, probably not. But I could afford to live.

Hasta Manana – Its a fucking four gamer, Lads!

Mr Hummels

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