Legendary alien soothsayer Zoltar, who resides at the Area 51 Alien Center in Nevada, has predicted that England will win the World Cup. The green-skinned extraterrestrial, known for dispensing predictions to visitors near the classified US Air Force base, believes the Three Lions will end 60 years of hurt.
Zoltar's Prediction
After crossing his green palm with five dollars, Zoltar told the Daily Star: "My highly advanced alien brain predicts a thrilling time is in your near future. You may also plan for many pleasures ahead. And a bonus prediction just for you - just when you gave up hope, something you lost will turn up very soon. I am the oldest alien fortune teller in the Universe. Only listen to alien Zoltar. Alien Zoltar has spoken."
Context and Impact
Zoltar's remarks align perfectly with England's current situation. The World Cup final is less than three weeks away, fitting his definition of 'very soon'. His declaration that 'something you lost will turn up very soon' accurately describes England's quest to regain the World Cup, which they lost to Brazil in 1970. A source close to the England team said: "England's players value all of their supporters - no matter where they come from. We've noticed new groups of fans hailing from a range of different backgrounds. Many of those wearing England shirts at matches have come from the US. Mexicans have been getting on board because our miners introduced the country to the game many years ago. We've even got a few German fans on our side because of the nationality of the manager. So it is perhaps not so surprising visitors from a little further afield are backing us too."
