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Regarding sports, most people fail to understand that most professional sport association (like football "clubs") are actually entertainment companies. The spo
by znpy 6y ago
Regarding sports, most people fail to understand that most professional sport association (like football "clubs") are actually entertainment companies.
The sport is just the bait for the spectators.
A coach might choose a certain player over another just because the people acclaim him/her.
Also, don't forget that scandals about rigged games are quite regular nowadays.
- asdff 6y agoThe american model is certainly entertainment focused, but the european football model at least has youth leagues and a lot more local outreach than a given american pro team in their host city.
- LanceH 6y agoBut they still make decisions on who to play (partially) based on who puts butts in seats.