OK, I’m not saying I had anything to do with it – but who else from close to West Ham has in the last couple of months been to both Brazil and Argentina; who has got tickets to the friendly on Sunday; who runs a series of articles on Kaka (he’s Brazilian I know but its close enough). And who’s Brazialian girlfriend criticised the description of the flags outside the Sala club in Charing Cross Road by some journalist as the place to watch Brazil play during the World Cup as it also sported an Argentinan flag? And who’s mate Michael who’s a Hammers fan was with I when he first met Shirley? Who’s the Hammers lucky charm? And who’s going to win on Sunday?

Anyhow, here’s what the club say happened:

Terence Brown says that the arrival of Argentinian World Cup stars Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano signify a momentous day in the history of West Ham United Football Club.

The Hammers Chairman has presided over some major transfers during his time at the Upton Park helm, but none quite as high profile as today’s double signing, and he admits that the Club will now be in a position to step up to the next level.

“It is a momentous day for the football club,” he says. “It is without doubt the biggest deal in our history and one that we are all very excited about.

“I must give a mention to Paul Aldridge and Scott Duxbury, who worked through the night to ensure that the transfers went through. I am very grateful for their hard work behind the scenes.

“The sheer quality of the two players we have signed makes it a very exciting deal, and these are not players coming to the end of their careers – they are young players who are on their way up. They are also great lads – both have shown a keen interest in the Club and knew all about our success last season.

“Javier even asked for the number six shirt at one point during the negotiations, as he knew it was the number that Bobby Moore had worn for us all those years ago!

“I am looking forward to the contribution that both players will provide, and I am sure our supporters are just as excited. It’s wonderful that the fans have something like this to celebrate after the difficult times that they have experienced in recent years, and I hope they enjoy watching the talent that will be on show.

“We are now in a position to take the next step up as a Football Club, and these signings will put us in the spotlight on a worldwide scale. I’m sure we can all look forward to some good times ahead.”