Not only the scheduling, but the pace and physicality of the EPL wears down the players. I think that was part of the reason why Viera went to Juventus. He was slowing down but looks fine in Italy.Von Wigglestaff said:You can blame the insane scheduling of the EPL for Rooney breaking down. I've heard that the fractures are more comprehensive than originally diagnosed. England has the talent to make it to the finals but the squad is absolutely battered.
That's probably the main reason why Ronaldinho chose Barca over the EPL.
I'm taking the high road and Italian football still gets slagged.Big Michael said:Not only the scheduling, but the pace and physicality of the EPL wears down the players. I think that was part of the reason why Viera went to Juventus. He was slowing down but looks fine in Italy.
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Highest scoring game, probably.Von Wigglestaff said:The Brazil - Italy match will the match of the tournament.
Well that would explain it!! I think I know the reason, but I still don't understand why Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland have teams that are separate from England's (United Kingdom). Not to go too far off topic, but since Canada is the birthplace of hockey, similar to England being the home of soccer (football), it would be the equivalent of every Canadian province having a national team.the_big_E said:Craig Bellamy is a Welsh man.
Scotland England and Wales make up Great Britain - Great Britain and N. Ireland make up the UK.Big Michael said:Well that would explain it!! I think I know the reason, but I still don't understand why Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland have teams that are separate from England's (United Kingdom). Not to go too far off topic, but since Canada is the birthplace of hockey, similar to England being the home of soccer (football), it would be the equivalent of every Canadian province having a national team.
After reading my comments above, I really need a vacation.