Footie

We - my Venezuelan lodger and I - were supporting Argentina. My French next door neighbours and I could hear each others cheers and groans of despair. What an emotional rollercoaster of a match. Everything I love about football.

Ever since taking the boys to Barcelona watch Barca play only to find Messi was benched with an injury we’ve had a soft spot for him. Such a lovely guy and what a talent. Seeing him, di Maria and Martinez all playing so well at the ends of their careers was brilliant. Mbappe will have his day too I’m sure… the old guard are stepping aside and a new generation coming