Fair?

- Joan Laporta yesterday claimed that a "fair market value" for Cesc is 35 million euros. Sounds like they really want you Cesc. Meanwhile, Barcelona themselves are asking 36 million euros for Yaya Toure, a 27 year old who was virtually a reserve for them last year. They sure have a real grasp on reality. The ugly side of Barcelona becomes more and more repulsive every day.

- Didier Drogba may miss the World Cup. Michael Essien will miss the World Cup. My distaste for Chelsea excluded, it's a shame that two of the finest African players will miss the first World Cup in Africa.

- Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand is also out for England. Now that Theo is out of the squad, I could care less about what Fabio Capello does with this group with zero depth. Just watch the United States frustrate them.