Rice admits physical sacrifice in the World Cup

Declan Rice, an absolute pillar of the English national team's midfield, confirmed that he is performing at the maximum limit of physical endurance in the World Cup, admitting that he has pain in his thigh that has persistently tormented him since the Christmas period. The athlete did not hide his discomfort, but reaffirmed his full availability for the duel against Ghana, valid for the second round of Group L, placing the team's objective above his own momentary physical integrity. The revelation made by Rice brings to light a severe criticism of the structure of contemporary football, identifying the congested calendar as the main responsible for its current state of fragility.