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Originally Posted by Read Only
I think it is a tough choice for them. I despise De Guzman for the way he handled everything and was disappointed (and more so shocked) that he actually made a Dutch squad.
But many of these guys have the chance to play for big teams in major tournaments or play for a crappy Canadian team in a couple of qualifying games and then watch those big tournaments on TV.
I think it would be pretty tough to see England, Holland, Chile, Uruguay etc. playing in Copa's, Euro's and WC's while Canada is done before evening reaching the Hex.
That doesn't even factor in the benefit that playing for these countries can have for their career.
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You know I've heard that argument before and I don't buy it. If you're good enough to play for a top nation, you're also good enough to improve Canada and play in big tournaments with them. Add Hoilett, De Guzman and Begovic to our last team that missed the hex by a single point and they would have been at the world cup together right now (well maybe not right now but group stage at least
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I guess I also don't see wearing a nation's colours based on opportunity as a necessary career advancement move either. If you are good enough in your club career you will succeed. International play is about pride and giving back a little... Or should be at least.