Olympians and footballers

Interesting comparison between how we celebrate Olympic heroes and how we sometimes despise footballers. The writer is suggesting - with good reason - that Olympians are revered, but footballers are often despised as lazy and overpaid ... and that the reasons for this are 'classist'. I think he makes his point well, without glossing over the ugly aspects of top level football. After all, how many of our medalists would ever be subject to the abuse dished out by some so-called 'supporters' on a typical match thread. Food for thought?
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