I did not say you are stupid MOSFLAGAppropriate use  states In lists or tables flag icons may be relevant when the nationality of different subjects is pertinent to the purpose of the list or table itself In a toplevel sporting competition not just football where the teams are multinational the nationality of different subjects IS pertinent The flags are simply a graphic means of providing pertinent information about the players nationalities It is also necessary to provide the country name and this is achieved using mouseover