what is wrong with some of the players in this world cup?
England playing without any pride, passion or commitment.
French players refusing to train.
Dont these people realize that playing for your country is a privelige and not a right?
Absolutely agree that the ivory coast player was cheating. Having said that I am surprised no one has commented on the brazilian dying swan dramas nearly every time just an ordinary tackle went in. We are Brazil, therefore you shall not tackle.
The answer to your original question is they get too much money. If players didn't get paid a penny for playing for their countries - simply the honour - I'm sure most would still play.
I thought the Ivory coast player was really making a fool of himself. He must know how many millions of people can see what hes doing (all except one of course, the ref )