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You need to do yourself a favour and get bang up for this one. It's in Brazil, there are some great sides out there, and not just the traditional powerhouses (who all look as strong as ever). Save your meh for Qatar in 8 years time when it will be richly deserved.

Völler was never obnoxious, he just had an annoying perm and that irritating combination of being both German and GOOD. But you're right, Rijkaard gobbing at him was both disgusting and proper funny. Funny how Klinnsmann went from persona non grata to absolute legend when he reached these...

With every passing year, there appear to be more and more groups of DEATH. This year, Group B: Spain (winners last time) Netherlands (finalists last time - ridiculous) Chile (far too good for England last year) Australia (a bit average but I'd never bet against the Aussies in any sport)...

I think our judgement is clouded with regard to Italia 90 because we got to the semis. In reality we saw some of the dullest football ever witnessed at a World Cup, which meant the back pass rule was introduced in 1992.

I'll be honest - it's taken a while to grip me, but it's taken hold now. I ruddy LOVE the World Cup and probably always will*. So which do you think has been the BEST World Cup since the 70s? I think it has to be one of these: 1970 (Mexico) - arguably the best ever side for it's time (Pele...