With Scotland watching enviously on once again as the world’s biggest and best battle it out in Qatar, I wasn’t expecting to be as captivated by this World Cup as I have been so far.
On a personal level, as a lifelong admirer of Lionel Messi, it’s Argentina that I’d love to see lifting the trophy by the end of the tournament next month.
Unfortunately, it’s a case of the less said about their opening game against Saudi Arabia, the better for fans of La Albiceleste.