How to survive those late-night World Cup games: a longsuffering Australian’s guide

T wo years ago, as I was preparing for the birth of my first child, a friend offered me some sage advice. There were many sleepless nights ahead. That was a certainty. But there was a silver lining: European football. I’ve been a football fan for as long as I can remember. But never in my life have I gorged so much. I managed every minute of Liverpool’s title-winning Premier League campaign. That was just for starters. The entire continent suddenly opened up to me. …