LONDON — Two Premier League players refused to play for their clubs this week — Liverpool's Javier Mascherano and Asmir Begovic, the Stoke reserve goalkeeper.
Yes, reserve goalkeeper.
Footballers constantly tell us how much they love the game and would play for nothing. Here, two internationals who are extremely well paid for a job most play for nothing in their spare time effectively went on strike.
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