“I think this is the most meaningless match in the history of football.”

BBC Sport analyst Martin O’Neill during half-time of the Germany-Portugal match.

And the picture isn’t of Ballack who yawned in the 43rd minute of the game.

This match is like a hot cup of espresso. A lot of steam and froth but very little substance.

The commentator during the Ukraine-Switzerland match which saw the ball remain in the mid field for a large part of the game with very few chances.