A lot has been made about the English Premier League's plans to take the English game out of England.
First, we had the 39th game idea that fell flat on its face. Now, we've recently found out about plans to host mid-season tournaments involving EPL clubs around the globe.
All fine and well if it's not for points I say, or is it?
Manchester United recently traveled to South Africa and Nigeria to take part in various friendlies aimed at increasing revenue. But the games haven't passed without a cost.
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Wayne Rooney is likely to miss the start of the season after being unable to train since returning from Nigeria. The reason?
A nasty virus picked up in the West African country.
Add this to United's other injury woes and they're reportedly nine first-team players down for Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley.
So, was it worth playing Portsmouth in Nigeria?
Are these the risks that EPL players and managers are going to be willing to take in mid-season in an effort to make more money?
Whether it's bird flu in East Asia or deadly strains of TB in South Africa, it's all worth the money, right?
I bet poor Wayne Rooney doesn't think so!
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23 days ago
Good article Andrew. The Premier League doesn't care about the players, the teams or the fans, it's about the monaaaayyyy. sorry about that, heard on some italian tv show lol
the 39th game is stupid, pre-season abroad tours are stupid, and now united are realising it. as should every one else.
from 23 days ago
Thanks Michael. Yip Monaaaayyyyy rules the roost. Apparently it doesn't matter if 50,000 people turn up to watch ur games. Your still a small club according to some.
I hope Sir Alex does his moaning behind the scenes as I'm sure he is livid and will tell anyone who is involved haha
23 days ago
The EPL is increasingly becoming global. That means more travel to increase its popularity in the world. Unfortunately, that means draining the clubs and teams.
from 23 days ago
Sad state of affairs indeed.
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