There is a distinct NFL at Wembley vibe to today’s World Cup match in Philly, the city’s fourth, as most fans at the game are wearing their favourite team’s shirt just… because.
On my subway carriage, I saw fans “representing” Arsenal, Manchester United, USA, Cameroon, England, Shamrock Rovers, Philadelphia Union, Argentina, France, Brazil, Poland, Philadelphia Eagles and a smattering of today’s actual teams, Curacao and Ivory Coast.
While crossing the parking lot to the stadium, I did meet some bonafide Ivory Coast fans: Michael, John and Omar. They have come down from Montreal for the game and — don’t tell anyone else — got their tickets for free from a relative with a contact at the Ivorian Football Federation. It’s not what you know, it’s…
