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People who dislike football like waffling on about the media scandals off the pitch and other nonsense saying ‘’it’s just a load of blokes running around a pitch’’ and ‘’the game is pointless.’’

Yes some players are overpaid, agents are getting greedier, the match fixing scandal that has seen the Juventus board resign in Italy is a complete disgrace and the professional game sees more and more players each year earning in excess of £100,000 A WEEK. Some players have demanded such wages but the clubs themselves over the last ten years have transformed from teams into world wide franchises making millions through sales. Over recent years some people believe football has created an image that it is all about the money.

Remember the top European leagues are the main stage; the best players from all over the world play here and the likes of Ronaldinho and Eto’o get a chance to show what they can do. These are two of many players who have been raised in poverty but are both now recognised as the top two players in the world.Ìý In parts of South America and Africa football is all some kids have to make them happy while they dream a better life. So next time you say football is pointless, remember that this great game brings joy to millions less fortunate than yourself.