Lukas Nmecha is officially out of the World Cup due to injury. I read the news and immediately felt a crushing wave of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) wash over me. I’m not even an international footballer, but I am devastated on his behalf.
The Ultimate Party Foul
Missing the World Cup is like missing the greatest party of the decade because you stubbed your toe in the driveway. I am going to sit on my couch and watch every game, but I will be doing so with a deep, lingering sadness for everyone who had to stay home. Sports are just tragedy with a scoreboard.
Kip Drordy is 234sport’s most anxious and overly dedicated sports columnist. He approaches every match—preseason or otherwise—as if the fate of humanity depends on it. When he’s not writing 2,000‑word essays about bench players, he can be found refreshing live stats at a medically concerning pace. Kip believes every substitution is “season‑defining,” every corner kick is “a turning point,” and every reader is a potential friend. Please be his friend. Follow Kip on Facebook
