Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is there too much money in football?
Position1 of 2›

Yes, there's too much money in football

This position holds that there is too much money in football. It argues that commercialisation and advertising have overtaken the game, that working-class fans are being priced out, that players earn millions amid mass poverty, and that the richest clubs leave the poorest unable to compete.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. Commercialisation and advertising has taken over the game of football
    Corporate logos are everywhere in football, while sponsors often get a large amount of tickets for the biggest matches. Football should not be an advertisement for products.
  2. Local, working-class football fans are being priced out of enjoying the sport
    Most teams have been built on the back of the support of their local, working class communities and should exist for these fans. However, instead, the modern game has created higher ticket prices which means these fans can't afford to watch their teams.
  3. Footballers earn millions of dollars while billions live in poverty
    The world's best footballers make millions of pounds in a single year. This is more money than anyone could need and would be better spent going towards the less well-off.
  4. The poorest football teams are unable to compete with the richest ones
    Money has become a block to success for the vast majority of teams. If one supports a team without much money, their only hopes of success are seeing a rich tycoon invest vast sums into their club