Are footballers paid too much money? Over the years many footballers are seemed to have been overpaid especially the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo who is set to sign a £580,000 contract with Real Madrid. Many people don’t think footballers should be paid this much because other jobs such as a soldier are paid a lot less. I understand that soldiers are not paid as much money as footballers but why does this mean footballers are overpaid? The footballer is not in fault for being paid this amount
Can you imagine making $88 million a year? The three-time FIFA player of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo, was the highest paid pro athlete in 2016. Many professional athletes get paid millions of dollars, and some people think that these athletes get paid too much, but others believe that athletes deserve the deluge of money they receive. I believe athletes get paid way too much, but they should make a great deal of money, just not as much. The whole system that allows professional athletes to just swim
Are Pro Athletes Good Role Models? Imagine if you were to considered as a role model for young people? Athletes having everything anybody would want, the fame, money, cars everything. But imagine if you were one would you go out of your way and be the different person you are off the field to help support children and families? For the athletes that get judged for what they do on the field and on cameras, try seeing what they do off the field because the things they do behind cameras is what makes
Competitive sports should Not be Played “I've been all too familiar with accounts of N.F.L veterans exhibiting Alzheimers-like symptoms in their 40s,” says Adam Buckley Cohen of the New York Times. Many people playing sports are experiencing severe injuries.Competitive sports are sports that include physical contact. The sports include football, lacrosse, soccer and baseball are some. And there are over 45 million kids play competitive sports according to Jay Atkinson from The Boston Globe. Competitive
Would it not be great to make nearly $100 million a year just to play a game? Peyton Manning and Alex Rodriguez, along with many other professional athletes, certainly think so. There are two main opinions on this topic. Some say that they are way too overpaid, but some say it is just supply and demand. Do these athletes really deserve all that money? Some people say absolutely. They think the athlete’s performance will produce a bigger or smaller paycheck. Athletes get the right amount of money
A professional boxer can make more money in one match than some people make a year. An actor or actress can make even more than that boxer, when filming one movie. Professional athletes and entertainers are overpaid; they are not necessary to the growth of the United States, they are like the face of America based on their popularity, and they make millions of dollars and complain about how they are not paid enough. Professional athletes and entertainers are not people who have jobs necessary to
There are many different opinions on if professional athletes get paid to much compared to the median household income. Professional athletes should take what they have for granted because it is a very generous career. I'm not saying that it is totally wrong to get paid to play a professional sport I just feel that it is an exceeding amount than it needs to be. So overall, do professional athletes get paid too much? I agree with the people that say, yes they do get paid too much. I feel this way
Professional Athletes Are Not Overpaid Professional athletes are huge role models in society. Everyone who plays sports can not expect to make it professionally. It takes a great deal of hard work and dedication. People overlook athletes because they do not work at an average job, at a computer, or even at an office. They play sports and get paid for it. People think it is easy to just play a sport and be good at it, but it actually takes various amounts of time and hard work. Sometimes going to
Many athletes use their fame and fortune to make the world a better place. They are extremely talented and amazing at what they do. Some people believe that athletes are overpaid, and that they don’t deserve to get paid as much as they do. People are starting to get furious because it seems like every year athlete get paid more. In my opinion, I don't think they get overpaid. There is an amazing amount of reasons why I think these athletes are not overpaid. To start, athletes face injures that can
Community service is an inspiring way for students to interact with their community, which develops lifelong social skills. It also builds many strong relationships with the public that leads to different connections with other people. Volunteering helps students find their passions and interests that may lead to a career choice they may have not considered. There are numerous self benefits to performing community service, however you could also assist others through volunteering. If I could do any
Nowadays, famous athletes can earn high salaries because they own a large amount of fans. Some people argue that they are not deserved to get higher wages than professionals in other fields. As to me, I believe that it is unreasonable for successful athletes to earn such a more salaries than other vital professionals. First of all, there are several reasons for this phenomenon. One of the reasons is that, sport stars entertain millions of people. In recent years, watching sport competition on
Dealing with and being included in the media is part of a professional athlete 's job. Social media, television, radio, music, newspapers, and magazines are all sources that people can get information about professional athletes that those athletes need to be aware and careful about how they want their image portrayed. These athletes could potentially get in trouble for being in the media too much, but also they have to be in the media the right amount so they can get a fan base and sponsors. The
Controversy has erupted over famous footballers moving from their home club to a more prominent one. Their triumph over their previous team is viewed as professionalism by many, but criticised for showing disloyalty by others. Frankly, it is most irrational to attack athletes who jump ship and beat their cradle club as part of career advancement. Hardly can we, if not at all, find faults with these football players. First, changing to a better position within the industry promotes self-growth.Bigger
I agree with the writer Mark Singletary. I believe athletes get paid what they deserve. They need the money just in case they get a severe injury. When the fans come to see the athletes play the franchise increases paying the athletes more money. The owners don’t have to worry about the pay because they are payed by the sponsors and the ticket buyers. The athletes injuries are often expensive and can end their season or career. Treating an injury can often be expensive. Treating severe injuries
create an understanding and awareness in people’s minds about how female sportspersons are no less than their male counterparts. Global Perspectives: - Although progression towards neutralization of gender inequality continues, some people have that stereotypical
with a politician being charged with at the helm of affairs of administrative body. though it is well acknowledged that sports persons might be better aware about the needs of the sportspersons and the resource requirements as they have played the game and are in a better position to appreciate the needs of the sportspersons but that is no reason to ban a fraternity just because some people have failed to respect their position and contribute enough towards the improvement of the sports. Great managers
Should college athletes be paid for playing? Forget about the pomp and forget about the game captivating descent. What about the hard produced coinage college sportspersons will never realize and receive? In the sphere of college athletic it’s triumph or drive home, and to the victors go the swags. Over the past few years, college athletics have gained gigantic fame across Canada. Whether it be hockey, football, cricket or basketball ever since the turn of the era, intercollegiate athletics have
No. Drug testing is not a violation of the rights of a sportsperson. When an individual dedicates themselves to take on sport as a profession, they must understand that it comes with rules. Although you as an individual have the right to privacy, you also have the responsibility to remain loyal and fair to other competitors. Therefore drug testing at sporting events is not a violation as the sportsperson understand they have to subject themselves to random testing in order to keep
A: SPORT AS A UNIFIER 1) Yes, when a nation supports their sports teams or individual athletes it brings them a sense of national pride. When the whole nation is focused on winning the sporting event it brings racial and cultural groups, families, friends and strangers together. 2.1) Image 2 – At Ellis Park Stadium on 24 June 1995 Rugby world cup final, South Africa won and Francois Pienaar shook Nelson Mandela’s hand. Image 3 – 2010 Soccer world cup hosted by South Africa (Bafana-Bafana) Image
achievements / news related to men’. My definition also covers sexism in the language of the news coverage, as there is a constant usage of generic masculine terms to refer to a mixed group of people, for example - ‘sportsmen’ is used instead of ‘sportspersons’. There are also cases where there is a usage of singular masculine pronoun as the default pronoun, even when referring to a non-specific person and usage of terms ending in ‘ -man’. For example; sportsman, etc in the articles of the