Can Asia win a WC?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:18 pm
Interesting article.
IMO the key is youth development. If we (Aus) can start sending players abroad (hopefully Europe) and then have the next kid in line already to step up. There will hopefully be a seamless transition with clubs as they profit from transfers and don't drop in quality on the pitch. For example hopefully for AUFC Malik has a storming nest season, meantime Melling is gaining experience and skill then hopefully by seasons end Malik (the HAL's MVP) transfers to a European club for a healthy transfer fee and Melling by that time is more then ready to step into Malik's shoes. Its just a pity Euge didn't end up heading overseas as Birra is clearly ready to take over in goals.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/st ... ry?cc=5739Anything is possible in football, so not now but maybe in ten years' time an Asian country will win the World Cup," South Korea's Park Ji-Sung said last week. As talented as the Manchester United star is, he is no Pele, but that also holds true when it comes to predictions. The Brazilian's statement that an African team would win the World Cup before the end of the 20th century is now the most famous, or infamous, reminder that he was far better with a ball of leather than one of crystal.
IMO the key is youth development. If we (Aus) can start sending players abroad (hopefully Europe) and then have the next kid in line already to step up. There will hopefully be a seamless transition with clubs as they profit from transfers and don't drop in quality on the pitch. For example hopefully for AUFC Malik has a storming nest season, meantime Melling is gaining experience and skill then hopefully by seasons end Malik (the HAL's MVP) transfers to a European club for a healthy transfer fee and Melling by that time is more then ready to step into Malik's shoes. Its just a pity Euge didn't end up heading overseas as Birra is clearly ready to take over in goals.