Let's talk specifically and firstly about the World Cup Football 2026. So, Germany is out. Yes, that's right: they're out. It's taken everyone by surprise. And worse, they lost on penalties for the first time in the history of the World Cup. Netherlands is also out. Two big teams, gone. Italy, by the way, never even made the grade to play this time...not for the first time. England play DR Congo tomorrow. I'm proud that we're still in. That means: in the game and in with a chance. Come on! And secondly, in the Cricket, Ben Stokes is out. The 35 year old announced his retirement yesterday with perfect timing. He was the best, people said. There'll never be another - not for a long time, they commiserate. I am apt to agree - but wait a minute. This is a team game. Why should it be left to one man to carry the whole team and win the game for us? Every person in the team has the potential to do what Stokes did. You have the same skills, the same training. It...
~ Commenting on current affairs