Over 700m set to watch World Cup final

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Is there a match on?
Beer: check. Crisps: check. Phone off hook: check. Missus packed off to the in-laws: check.

We’re just about ready for the big kick-off and if you’re excited at the prospect of the World Cup final, spare a thought for the players, who will be playing in front of an estimated audience of 700 million. Apparently there are even some Americans watching – perhaps Everybody Loves Raymond isn’t on on a Sunday. Read more.