My mom's friend from Malta was mentioning how bad her home team is because they export their players. However, she also seemed proud that Malta's football talent receives international demand. Of course, though, it does complicate the sport a bit if you want to see it as a nationalistic challenge (nik would have a word(s) with you, however). I admit that it does hamper my enthusiasm for the sport a bit, as antithetical as that is to the consuming spirit of my homeland.
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