Professional footballers who don't like playing football

[Pell]

I’m sure Mark Viduka admitted he didn’t really love football

He was very gifted too. Had a decent career but couldn’t easily done way more with his ability . Used to take large potions of time off with “injuries” and go to Australia because he couldn’t be arsed.

Viduka opened a coffee shop in Zagreb after he retired. There was a great interview with him a couple of years back, really articulated the problems in Australian football.

I remember Stephen Ireland saying he had no real love of football, which explains a lot. Former Southampton striker Pablo Osvaldo was another one too, retired early because by his own admission, he preferred beer and Argentinian barbeque to football. Joined a rock band after retiring.

 

[FightLikeAGirl]

Everton free space here

 

[roman totale]

I think Peter Beardsley was one who saw it simply as a job and wasn’t mithered about football in general.

 

[mexico1970]

Bobby Zamorra was the one I remember, most of these people are just being contrary cunts.

QPR striker Bobby Zamora admits he doesn’t really like football

QPR striker Bobby Zamora has said he's not 'a massive football fan' - an admission that might anger some Hoops supporters.

metro.co.uk

 

[heatonblue]

I’m sure Mark Viduka admitted he didn’t really love football

He was very gifted too. Had a decent career but couldn’t easily done way more with his ability . Used to take large potions of time off with “injuries” and go to Australia because he couldn’t be arsed.

 

[Kippax77]

Phil Jones and very soon to be Harold Maguire

 

[Silvas Left Peg]

Neymar when its his sisters birthday

 

[smeeagain]

I’m sure I read the Stephen Ireland hated football ,makes sense after seeing his lack of commitment, imagine being that good and not arsed

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Can't believe I'm the first to name Jadon Sancho.

 

[citydad]

Sylvain Distin is one of those players who fit that category.