Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Barca Could Face Fine If Messi Doesn't Play
Barcelona is in South Korea right now, and in true MLS fashion, they are playing a friendly against the K-League All-Stars. Now, while American fans were thrilled to see any Man U players (and I'm sure many Houstonians were thrilled to see Chicharito), Barca could face a 200,000Euro fine if Messi does not play 30 minutes tomorrow. I'm sure this was in the print somewhere, but this is rather absurd. I can understand the South Koreans desire to see arguably the best player in the world at least make a cameo, but this is one part of the money-grubbing side of football that really rubs me the wrong way. Obviously he's very well-paid for his troubles, but this has a distinct "DANCE MONKEY DANCE" feel to it. Yet again, these games are purely for Barca to make cash that they (apparently so desperately) need, but still, this is all going to look pretty stupid if some overzealous South Korean snaps his ankle off.
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How can they possibly enforce a fine? Unless Barca signed some sort of agreement about Messi playing 30 minutes? I admit I did not hear of this anywhere but Chads United (where I am a devoted reader). But yes, I agree with the whole "dance monkey" sentiment... a bit over the top. What is Messi gets injured before the game and is unable to play the 30 minutes, what then?
I 100% agree with Scoops and Giblinho - how can they possibly fine Barca for not playing Messi at least 30 minutes, unless there had been some previous contract? Is there a similar fine for not playing the likes of Iniesta? Barca boasts such a star-studded cast that it is even more ridiculous to single out Messi. I could ALMOST (eh, not really) understand this sentiment if, for example, MLS was trying to fine LA Galaxy for not playing Beckham, when he clearly joined the team to boost the league's prestige and to increase ticket sales - the latter of which was certainly achieved.
DANCE MONKEY!!
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