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[Ben Yinka]

Pep Guardiola (former coach of FC Barcelona) :"When I watch a game of football the first thing I look for is individual skill......it's not about athleticism or physique"

American Scout: "When I watch a game of football the first thing I look for is not skill or technique, the first thing I look for is athleticism and physique. If the player does not have both, then I won't recruit them"

Sadly, this is why American "Soccer" will never progress and become good.

[Nima Shafigh]

ohh, So thats how El Shaarawy Became pro

[julian monize]

hey nike we're in a place where no one ever comes :(... Guyana .. so is there any other way to get on the chance 

[alejitobotran]

that is exactly why! It's kind of stupid that american coaches haven't realized this yet, but I guess it's because in every single american sport, the physique and athleticism are key elements. que viva el futbol latino y europeo!

[Tiger blanco]

stupid pep why did u leave barcelona????? i dont think Bayer needs you, but what ever.

[Vasyl Kulyavets]

why i were'nt chosen

[fillip vaselevski]

a guy can do around the world, doesnt mean hes going to be a top player.

[Jonathan Molzan]

Insightful comment. Athleticism and physique do not translate perfectly in soccer, but they do in other sports like football and basketball. This could be why the American mindset is the way it is.

[Justin Keung]

this is because athleticism and fitness can attained if you work hard, but skill, flair and technique cannot be taught :)

[x LenZ]

Dislike por hablar Catalan.

[alvin putra]

lol Ronaldo