The Greece 2014 World Cup squad have practically surprised the world after they politely turned down a bonus from their Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, for reaching the knockout phase for the first time in the famous tournament’s history.
Instead, these guys requested that the cash be used to build a brand-spanking new training centre for the national side so that they can continue to provide better results for their country. A very brief letter signed by all the 23 players, according to NewsBomb.gr, read: "We do not want extra bonus, or money. We only play for Greece and its people. All we want is for you to support our effort to find a land and create a sports center that will house our national team ". Compare and contrast this to all the teams threatening not to represent their countries well over bonus rows.
The Greece 2014 World Cup squad have practically surprised the world after they politely turned down a bonus from their Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, for reaching the knockout phase for the first time in the famous tournament’s history.
Instead, these guys requested that the cash be used to build a brand-spanking new training centre for the national side so that they can continue to provide better results for their country. A very brief letter signed by all the 23 players, according to NewsBomb.gr, read: "We do not want extra bonus, or money. We only play for Greece and its people. All we want is for you to support our effort to find a land and create a sports center that will house our national team ". Compare and contrast this to all the teams threatening not to represent their countries well over bonus rows.
abbeyluv2 at 29-06-2014 07:23 PM (10 years ago) (m)
i trust super Eagle they will not turn down the bonus, after they have make billions in there club side, Nigeria payers dont play for there country, they play for money, those bonus they ask for they can used it to create a nice sporting center for Nigeria or create more works for the unemployed people in the country
Posted: at 29-06-2014 07:23 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Without mentioning any specific country, others can learn from the Greek national football team.
Flying in money aboard an aeroplane to ensure the players troop out for their next match is disgraceful - but then thats what comes with being born into poverty!
Posted: at 29-06-2014 08:22 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
johnsmith004 at 29-06-2014 09:17 PM (10 years ago) (m)
the greek prime minister recognised the effort of the players but the NFF are only thinking about their pockets and are using the football money for their business. please pay the boys their money joooooooooooooooooooooo!
Posted: at 29-06-2014 09:17 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
justus08 at 30-06-2014 02:39 AM (10 years ago) (m)
Nigerian politicians should demonstrate patriotism to empower the players to emulate. It is better to pay them for doing something positive than to allow corrupt and heartless individuals to embezzle it.
Posted: at 30-06-2014 02:39 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie
Wow, this incredible and good patriotism because, they are aware of the austerity measure in their Country. This is a really good example to follow so, greedy People take note.
Posted: at 30-06-2014 02:57 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
How dem go leave the money wey one currupt official go just chop like that ?
Abeg my guys make una take una money joor
All leaders are not like ours here man at least they paid them without dm requesting here hell go break before they even pay them and I wanna believe dt those dt did dt will make sure the money is used for the necessary project by d way, d players wouldn't v don dt if dey don't trust dr leaders....
Posted: at 30-06-2014 08:12 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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