Comments on: The Battle over World Cup Bucks

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Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:03:14 +0000

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By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 22:15:53 +0000

Will the G-14 “Just Shut-Up!” If they are worried about money they lose than get an insurance policy that covers the players while on international duties like the NBA has on their players during the Season. Secondly if they want to make some of that money Creat a G-14 cup and have them spend their money to promote and develope it. Other than that stop the crying and deal with the money you are making and if you are not making money than sell your team to people who will be willing to pay the millions to try and make money.

By: Trent

Trent — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 17:48:14 +0000

Agreed. The G-14’s attitude toward the WC is completely disingenuous. The WC produces a tide of cash that raises all boats. Especially the gold-encrusted yachts piloted by the G-14 clubs. And other tortured metaphors.