Football is never just a game. There is more to it. The fans, the finances, and even the politics are involved in football more than ever. There is so much pressure on clubs and players that failing is not an option. No one would want to take responsibility for failure. It seems the spirit of the game has been lost to the point that no one cares for the beauty of the game anymore. Money stands at the epicenter of football.
When I sit and watch some of the older World Cup footage from the 1980s and 1990s, I cannot hide my excitement. It is such a thrill to watch Pele, Maradona, and the like. The way they play football is simple and artistic at the same time. They enjoy the moment and want the supporters to enjoy what they see on the pitch. All you see in their eyes is passion, not greed.
Today, football is mostly surrounded by money and wealth. Weathy men buy out the clubs that have been around since football was invented. They cash out huge sums to purchase big names. If the club fails, they go out and spend more money in the transfer market. This way, clubs with passion and history have zero chance against the clubs owned by the rich.
This kind of behavior kills the joy as well as the future of football. Clubs do not want to spend on young talents who cannot immediately bring about success. They want success, and they want it now.
Football should return to its roots. Passion should win against greed.
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