Corrupt, but time to kick that to touch

It is a triumph to either the human spirit or man’s capacity for self-delusion that the tournament continues to be the repository of dreams...tune in, tun on and drop out, writes Michael Clifford

TWO days in and nothing of major significance to report. The fare has been a little above average, but standards will only become apparent over the next week. How has it been for you so far?

Yes, the World Cup is upon us. We are in the month during which over three billion people across the planet will tune into at least some of the 64 games being played.