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June 20, 20260Comments

GOM World Cup Diary #10: Whatever Happened To Private Conversations?

Whatever Happened To Private Conversations? Last night a footballer was sent off for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. Which came as something of a surprise. When I was younger, covering

June 11, 20260Comments

GOM World Cup Diary #1: Why Does Every Football Tournament Need an Opening Ceremony?

Why Does Every Football Tournament Need an Opening Ceremony? The football starts tonight. Or at least, that's what I've been told. Personally, I was under the impression that football tournaments began when

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