With the World Cup almost upon us I thought I would brighten up your day by briefly telling you about a unique goalie called Isadore Irandir who plied his trade with the Brazilian team Rio Preto.  In a game in the early 1970s in Bahia Stadium against Corinthians, the ball was passed to Roberto Rivelino from the kick off and he, seeing that Senhor Irandir was otherwise occupied, sent a left footed drive from the halfway line.  The ball whistled to the net past our hero who was on his knees finishing his pre match prayers !  Now if only the French goalie was  like that…….?????