Yeah, so, as the La Liga season draws to a close with a thrilling climax, various players have been called up for international duty. Amongst them are Robinho and Diarra of Real Madrid and Kanoute of Sevilla. Brazil were adamant in their insistence that Robinho report to Brazil for the beginning of their two-week training session and only then would it be decided if they would allow him to go back to Madrid. On the other hand Diarra said from upfront that playing for his country meant more to him than playing in that final for Real Madrid. So FIFA stepped in and ordered both Brazil and Mali to release the La Liga players so Robinho never reported to Brazil and Diarra, who was already in Mali training, is on his way back, much to his ire. Under normal circumstances I would say country over club, but now...naaaaaaaah! Ah woulda rel ben if Robinho wasn't allowed to play. True...Real pull some strings n ting to make FIFA agree with them (especially since Sepp n all admit he is ah Real fan and want them to win the title) but...wha allyuh think. Diarra is very upset saying that FIFA's decision was "scandalous" and Robinho is insisting that Brazil should "understand" the situation. In his case, I can kinna empathise because it's just a training camp and as he said, he would still be training in Madrid. Buh Diarra wanted to play in a crucial African Cup of Nations match and it was very important to him to represent his country. So...meen know.
