the world.

They did the same in Women's Soccer, not including some obviously better players for the old guard.

Meritocracy is why we love sports. Is Ronaldo holding back Portugal? Was Argentina better when Messi went off in the final with fresh global superstars subbing in?

Is Lebron too old? Embiid too lost out there? Kwahi was too broken. The pinnacle is impossible for anyone other than a roided up Armsrong or Bonds to maintain for long and that is why we watch.