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    NEW Mother of all Canucks Abroad (and domestic)

    In Men's National Teams

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    22 hours ago, 1998 said:

    Newbie here to international football, how much would someone get paid to play in a Hungary 3rd tier league?  Croatia 3rd tier?  Thanks.

    Can't say for sure, but starting as low as 2nd division in the Balkans they are paid under the table (cash) on a per game basis. This could be happening in the leagues you are asking about. A per diem for food might also get paid as Shamrock mentioned. In France in the 50's and 60's good lower division players were sometimes given jobs in local businesses owned by the club owner or his friends, this could also be a perk for the leagues you're enquiring about. Hope that helps.

    NEW Mother of all Canucks Abroad (and domestic)

    In Men's National Teams

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    34 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

    Yes but it is incredible dedication, the sacrifice is huge. I doubt any make enough to live properly, though they may have an apartment from the club or some small perk. In any case, you have to be very convinced to give it a shot, since even if you end up in 2nd tier in a few years, which would be a big step up, you are still at a very modest level.

    Sure is, but for any kid that loves the sport and has the ambition to be a pro athlete (or even just wants to delay adulthood lol) it's probably more fun than work.

    NEW Mother of all Canucks Abroad (and domestic)

    In Men's National Teams

    Posted · Edited by jpg75

    15 minutes ago, Vince193 said:

    I wonder what the thought process goes into many of our young Canadians who go to Europe and end up playing in fourth divisions around Europe. I can't imagine the pay is great, especially in Eastern Europe. Simply the love of the game? The culture shock for some must be immense, from the outside looking in it seems like a lot of effort for very little pay off. But I don't know maybe this is everything they've ever wanted.

    Think of the alternative for a young player from S. Ont. Live at home with the 'rents, work and/or go to school and play in L1O or CSL for free or small cash payments. This way they get to go live on their own with accomodation paid for, might get a cushy job through the club sponsors or owners, experience a different culture and all while playing at a level at least similar to L1O.

    NEW Mother of all Canucks Abroad (and domestic)

    In Men's National Teams

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    53 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said:

    As I posted on a CPL stadiums thread, where they play is an absolutely beautiful piece of architecture and a demonstration that you can build small stadiums with great quality and character: http://www.arquitecturaviva.com/es/Info/News/Details/8110

    That looks real sharp. By my count approx. 5000 seats? (if both sides are the same) Any idea how much it cost to build?

    NEW Mother of all Canucks Abroad (and domestic)

    In Men's National Teams

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    44 minutes ago, BringBackTheBlizzard said:

    The GTA and its immediate surroundings has a population comparable to the Ruhr valley in Germany, so what would happen if the sport were stronger both on and off the field of play would be that there would be multiple clubs. Right now it's like people in Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Duisburg, Essen, Oberhausen and Bochum all following one club.

    The Ruhr valley has a pop. of 20M within a 150km radius. Just a tad bigger...

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