re: MLS All-Stars v Bayern Munich | 8:30 ESPN2

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And the quality varies from year to year. Some years the league is unwatchable. Last year the lower half of the table was extremely poor.

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I was talking more about once you get past the first couple of teams. The bottom half of every table is extremely poor.

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An extremely recent development

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Is it though? In the mid 00s England were dominating Europe.

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They won't catch up in terms of money, but it will allow them to at least offer competitive salaries to keep their players.

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When do you think the fruits of this will begin to show? The two best teams that aren't traditional powers or funded by oil money (Atletico and Dortmund) have been pillaged over the last couple of years. These are teams that were close to winning champions league finals the last two years with hugely respected managers and large rabid fanbases and still can't get anyone to want to stay with them.

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While true, there is a higher standard of standard of play on the continent. The punt and run systems that English managers love are awful to watch.

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You know I'm unconcerned with style and much more into the substance and results but that's really just a personal thing with little relevance to this discussion.

Are continental teams more skilled? Probably. But that doesn't always win matches or provide entertainment. Barcelona of a couple years back and Bayern are extremely skilled but are virtually unwatchable.

Also, before anyone says it I know Chelsea is largely unwatchable at times as well if you're not a Chelsea fan.