In an 'out of the world' incentive, a Dutch
aerospace engineering company has
offered the entire Netherlands team a
flight into space if they win the World
Cup. ( All Fixtures)
After finishing runners-up on three
occasions, the Netherlands are keener
than most to secure their elusive maiden
World Cup title.
If that motivation is not enough for the
players, this year's squad have been given
an even bigger incentive to bring the
trophy home. (Robben apologises for
dive | Dutch Media debates )
Dutch aerospace engineering company
'Ruimtevaartbedrijf SXC', or SXC for short,
have promised the 23-man squad all a
flight into space if they win their maiden
World Cup trophy, The Independent
reported.
The offer is apparently inspired by Robin
van Persie 'taking flight' to score his
spectacular headed goal in the 5-1
thrashing of Spain.
"As a company of Dutch origin, we are
mega proud of the achievements of
Oranje in Brazil. An unearthly
performance deserves an unearthly
reward!" Co-founder of SXC, Michiel Mol,
told Dutch media.
"We are going to try to take the players
literally to a higher level - 103 km!" he
said.
"(We'll take) the whole selection of 23
players and of course, Louis van Gaal,"
Mol was quoted as saying.
SXC are reportedly hoping to be able to
offer commercial flights into space from
next year, meaning that Arjen Robben
and team could be the first footballer
astronauts as early as 2016.


























































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