Tommy Martin: How modern world has vaccinated me against World Cup fever 

If these tournaments are life markers, what will this one signify? 
COMING TO AMERICA: FIFA World Cup signage at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, commonly known as the MetLife Stadium.

COMING TO AMERICA: FIFA World Cup signage at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, commonly known as the MetLife Stadium.

The worst thing about being a columnist is figuring out what to write about, but the worst thing about being a sports columnist is figuring out what not to write about.

It’s a bit like what people say about dating apps being responsible for a decline in long-term relationships – no one will commit on the off chance that Adriana, 23, pilates instructor from Rio De Janeiro, is just a swipe away.

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