I agree with you and after that farce in our club yesterday and as for a club to break into top six,SKY don't want you there 'cos it'll effect subscriptions.You would think that Internationals was still pure but not the case,injured but play club match 3 days later and clubs don't want you to play.There was a time playing for your country was a highlight of your career now it's regarded as a hindrance.
It's interesting to note the English media's reaction to Real Madrid tapping up Ronaldo vs the reaction to tappiing up Modric/Bale The former met with media howls of protest about Real Madrid's conduct while the latter resulted in the media being cheerleaders for the same conduct. Conclusion: the media want the same teams to finish at the top every season.