THE WORLD CUP

[BSR]

Because it’s being played at a godless hour in Manila (3am), I wasn’t planning to watch the World Cup final until my best friend here (from Murcia) convinced me I simply had to.  This might be the last time in my lifetime that Spain plays the World Cup final.  A bunch of us from Spanish Meetup are going to a watch party at a local Spanish restaurant, even some who have to work the next day.  Oh man, they’re gonna need liters of coffee to make it through their workday.  

@Becket, thanks for the brief summary of the semifinals and a preview of the final.  Of course, I’ll be rooting for Spain but won’t exactly be devastated if Argentina takes it. 

Interesting factoid:  the 2022 men’s World Cup in Qatar made $7.6 billion (yes, with a B) in revenue whereas the 2023 women’s WC in Australia/NZ made $570 million.

[+ SirBillybob]

Breaking: This weekend’s coverage has been transferred to The History Channel after officials confirmed that several supporters, wielding magic-marker slogans on pinched hotel sheets, remain active in their respective Archived Dispute Societies, where every match is tinged with an archaeological dig of ancient grievances.

Edited 14 hours ago by SirBillybob

[Stormy]

Hell no to Messi and Argentina.  I’m going with  Spain.  Love their color combination!