World cup

Because everything is a market opportunity, here's a perfect gift for any friend going to the World Cup this summer. Adding team colours is a particularly nice touch. Apparently this is a genuine product and at least 35 vests were sold the first day they became available. So rush now before they sell-out... Disclaimer: I actually think the World Cup will probably go off pretty well and that fears of crime, while understandable, are likely to be exagerrated somewhat.

Argentina's coach Diego Maradona celebrates his team's goal against Uruguay during their World Cup qualifier in Montevideo. Argentina won 1-0 and qualified in fourth position for the World Cup. Photo: Daniel Garcia/AFP/Getty Images. Well, they did it. In the end Argentina didn't need to win in Montevideo yesterday since Chile's victory against Ecuador ensured that, whatever happened by the River Plate, Argentina would still have a chance of qualifying for the World Cup next summer. Happily the Selección will be in South Africa. Maradon'a reign as Argentina's manager has, of course, done more than just flirt with Calamity; it proposed to her and for some time Calamity seemed inclined to accept Maradona's advances.