For the love of sport

A man had 2 great tickets for the World Cup final, among the best seats in the stadium.
As he takes his seat, another man comes down and asks if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him.
"No," he says. "The seat is empty."

"This is incredible!" said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a perfect seat like this for the World Cup final, the biggest sporting event in the world, and not use it?"

He says, "Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. My wife was supposed to come with me, but she passed away. This is the first World Cup Final we haven't been to together since we got married 32 years ago."

"Oh ... I'm sorry to hear that. That's terrible. But couldn't you find someone else - a friend or relative, or even a neighbour to take the seat?"

The man shakes his head..."No. They're all at the funeral."