I couldn't put the pound sign because the site flips out about it. Anywho those "student athletes" in the NCAA must be thinking holy fuck, with their no wage but "a free education at a top college, terms and conditions apply". While fans of smaller sports teams are also thinking, HOLY DOUBLE FUCK!! Why? Well this,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40804584
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/10971192/neymar-agrees-five-year-paris-saint-germain-deal-ahead-of-world-record-163-450m-transfer-from-barcelona
Oh wait hold up. The total value of the deal is around half a billion pounds. You can buy an entire team or 20 for that price.
What's to discuss? Football in Europe has become fantasy football for the rich. Yes it's always been like that but not on this level. I hear those in my social circle saying how it's just becoming a joke and how on earth smaller teams can cope.
If you are into football/soccer or sports in general, how does this make you feel? Money making the game pointless and passionless? How does this deal compare to other sports like NFL, Cricket, Basketball etc.?
Being a sports fan, depending on the team, isn't cheap either.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40804584
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/10971192/neymar-agrees-five-year-paris-saint-germain-deal-ahead-of-world-record-163-450m-transfer-from-barcelona
Oh wait hold up. The total value of the deal is around half a billion pounds. You can buy an entire team or 20 for that price.
What's to discuss? Football in Europe has become fantasy football for the rich. Yes it's always been like that but not on this level. I hear those in my social circle saying how it's just becoming a joke and how on earth smaller teams can cope.
If you are into football/soccer or sports in general, how does this make you feel? Money making the game pointless and passionless? How does this deal compare to other sports like NFL, Cricket, Basketball etc.?
Being a sports fan, depending on the team, isn't cheap either.