Picture from El Classico
According to Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, ex-Barcelona manager Josep Guardiola used to go as far as spy on his players to make sure that they are staying fit and not drinking or smoking or partying too much. Now this may seem a bit extreme but it shows how dedicated Guardiola was to keep his team in great shape and achieve victories (And it clearly paid off).
Meanwhile in Lebanon:
Picture from Lebanese Football Scandals Facebook Page.
I guess this explains why none of the players were able to catch the referee in the video below.
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It’s not about football, it’s about ethics and commitment. I live in Canada, and you should see how school teams practice and perform here, pure joy to watch. They respect what they do, that’s the difference.