Here we are, twelve days into the Men’s World Cup. Every two years, when one of the planet’s foremost villainous sports organizations hosts a soccer showdown with the best players from dozens of countries, I get nice and cozy on my reserved seat on the bandwagon. If you want to join me, there’s plenty of room!

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