Olympics v Euros, Club v Country, and Money
On the surface, the argument makes perfect sense football players, especially young football players should not be asked to play competitive football 11 months out of 12. By asking UEFA to mandate the national European FAs to only select players for one international tournament per season, the European Club Association (ECA) feels that they well prevent burnout / injuries in young prodigies, and thereby not only having them available at the start of each season but also prolonging their careers.
SoccerLens @ Feb 9, 2011 3:52 AM EDT | Blog Profile
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