Comments on: Why Do Players Prefer Spain over England?

By: NJ

NJ — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:57:41 +0000

I think you’ve summed it up dominic. Food and weather have to be huge reasons for the decision. You also have the aspect that most of the players mentioned speak romance languages, so picking up the culture and language are much easier then learning English. I can’t blame them.

By: dominic MCFC

dominic MCFC — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:21:20 +0000

it is simple: el tiempo, la comida, las espanolas, la vida es un poco mas facil, la playa, paella, fiestas y los toros.
Who wouldn’t want to play in Spain, they pay less taxes and have an easy life, the country is riddled with culture and traditions and you don’t get as many Polish builders, the only downside is playing in some of the worst stadiums in europe and the television programmes

By: Edgar

Edgar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:54:10 +0000

“When someone thinks of the best players that were established stars at the time they signed in La Liga a few names come to mind”

Not sure how Messi fits into the Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo list considering he joined Barcelona’s cantera system for youth development when he was 13 years old.

Anyways, they probably prefer La Liga because Spain has nicer weather and more favorable tax laws than England and in the end, money is what matters.

By: Brian Pestana

Brian Pestana — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:12:52 +0000

Congratulations Diego!! I am very proud of you!! Great articles!!