A brave girlfriend has successfully dismantled the facade of football fandom by pointing out that millionaire athletes don't actually care if you're sad. It turns out that screaming at a screen for 90 minutes doesn't solve global crises, which is a devastating realization for anyone hoping their team's win would somehow pay their rent.

PLANNING to watch England vs Croatia tonight with mates and a not-interested girlfriend? Try to ignore her inadvertently questioning the very foundations of spectator sport. <p><strong>PLANNING to watch England vs Croatia tonight with mates and a not-interested girlfriend? Try to ignore her inadvertently questioning the very foundations of spectator sport: </strong></p> <p><strong>‘It doesn’t affect real life though, does it?’</strong></p> <p>Your girlfriend points out that life will continue as...