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What are the disadvantages of playing football for a living?


In many countries, professional players may play for the same club but get different salaries. Unfortunately, it is impossible to improve a financial situation without certain factors. Logically, a salary is one of the most critical issues for many players, but are there any additional minuses? Let us discuss some.

Inappropriate lifestyle. Although soccer is physically challenging for people, some don't pay attention to their health and continue living by following the inappropriate lifestyle. An incorrect and wasteful diet, along with bad habits (smoking & drinking), is the biggest problem for many players. It is impossible to be in good form, and performance on the field is decreasing gradually. You can't combine professional activity with an unmeet lifestyle unless your favorite activity is football betting.

High competitiveness. Young players sometimes do not understand that no matter how they are skilled and talented, the matter of competition is always present. Building your career in the top and famous clubs is the hardest thing. Every day they face new challenges, and they must survive to prove that they are better than others. At this stage, many cannot handle the situation and decide to stop playing football.

You may get no salary... for a very long time. We know that top players sometimes cannot finish their transfer due to the high salary. Professionals are not ready to decrease their income. In some clubs, this is a huge problem. An administration may have hard times, and players get no paychecks for a very long period. It is hard to imagine your career under such circumstances and continue doing it for a living.

Injuries. There is no way to avoid injuries when you are playing this physical game daily. At some point, the player's body stops performing well, and it becomes more vulnerable for injuries. Hard and extensive soccer traumas can destroy a career's prospects and force players to quit. Severe injuries always force athletes to reconsider their future and choose another direction. For them, football remains available only on TV or via betting online.

Social interconnection with other people. Being a talented player is not enough to become the greatest. Even Messi had some problems when he came to Barcelona. Little Argentinian genius couldn't find common ground with teammates, and he was alone for a long time. Young Fabregas and Pique helped him to adapt, and since they became his best friends. That is why it is critical to get along with football partners on the field, as well as outside it. Players cannot be selfish, like other people on betting sites, and they must build their teamwork in many different ways. Teamwork helps them to achieve the best results.




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