Great England may stand a chance of now qualifying. Does anybody else think "dirty" money is the reason? Am absolutely delighted with the results and now England just have to win against Croatia. BUT I feel deep down money is the reason - too much of it in English football for them not to qualify. I am not a great follower of football - but MORE THE POLITICS i.e. MONEY side of looking at the game - and I think somebody has been given a nice little back-hander for Israel to defeat Russia. Opinions please.
2007-11-17 07:47:52 · 12 answers · asked by rose 3 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
I think if that were the case then Romans millions would have done the talking more, No I think the Israeli's were playing for pride and for the chance of getting scouted by a EPL manager who would undoubtedly be watching tonight.
2007-11-17 07:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me tell u Sports it's all about money!!!! If you don't believe me ask Nike or Adidas. To answer your question, no Israel was the better team. Yes, is always good for business when England qualifies for any tournament. But if England qualifies its not because its the best team, but because Russia and Croatia blew their chances.
2007-11-17 10:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by Max 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its everything to do with money. The amount the players in this country are played. Too much. They all think they are bigger than the England team and it shows,
2007-11-17 10:12:53 · answer #3 · answered by Zecca 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did no-one tell that russian lad who nearly scored a winner for them, smacking the post, just before the Israelis got the winner, deep in injury time.
2007-11-17 08:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by pluginmaybe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
from who Queen Elisabeth? its the game today Israel deliver, Russia played well but the pressure was in their head they slip in to a goal in the first half then the second.
2007-11-17 10:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by celi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wheter money changed hands or not it should never have gopt to the point that they needed isreal to beat "the mighty football nation of"russia,and i dont think money was involved cause the russians are connected to abramovich so i dont think he needs to be bought off
2007-11-17 07:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Cyril the squirrel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing to do with money and back handers,just the form of teams and luck of the day
2007-11-17 07:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't talk like a prat mate. Football's a funny ol game and It's a funny ol game.
2007-11-17 07:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by hammer 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Think the russians have rather more 'doubtful' money personally...ask Roman..
2007-11-17 07:53:29 · answer #9 · answered by madgooner 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
total agree with you pal
2007-11-17 07:57:53 · answer #10 · answered by al9600mc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋