Trouble for the England National Team

As it has been widely publicized, especially in Europe, the England National Team has experienced some considerable controversy over the John Terry, Wayne Bridge situation.  For those that don't know, it was confirmed that then England Captain John Terry had an affair with England teammate Wayne Bridge's girlfriend, and mother to his children.

So far Terry has already been stripped of his captaincy, and now even more drama has been stirred up.

The latest news is that Bridge has declined to join the England World Cup Team, as he reportedly told pals: “Terry makes me sick to my stomach. He betrayed me.”

Now the question on everyone's mind; is this the right decision by Bridge?

From my point of view, Bridge is standing behind two principles by making this stand:

1. He cannot stand the idea of being in the same locker room or on the same pitch as a man who betrayed him as a teammate and as a friend, and lost his trust.  I stand behind this point 100%.  Would anyone be able to stand being in that kind of proximity to a man that had committed adultery with your childrens mother?  I certainly would not.  Well maybe I would, but only to inflict some kind of physical harm to that person.
2. Bridge believes that being on the same team as Terry would serve as a huge distraction to the team, which would be detrimental to unity and comradery.  When you are preparing for a World Cup game, the last thing you want on your mind is to be worried about the mental state of two players who have a conflict over women.   

In my humble opinion, although it is NEVER easy to pass up an opportunity to join your country's World Cup team, I agree with Bridge.  I would have done the same thing in his position.  Furthermore, I find it absolutely ludicrous that people infer that his decision is selfish.  If anything it is noble, trying to keep the World Cup team focused on one thing - the game.  No matter the state of the England defense due to injury, I stand by Bridge's decision.


Also, I hope this decision makes Terry and Bridge's ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel feel sick to their stomachs, as they deserve.

ESPN reports on the matter.
Bridge refuses England call up

The Mirror UK reports on the matter.
Wayne Bridge quits England team over John Terry "betrayal"