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> Oddly enough, soccer isn't on a level playing field worldwide. I dont see why you would think anything should naturally be on a "level playing field worldwi
by kooshball 15y ago
> Oddly enough, soccer isn't on a level playing field worldwide.
I dont see why you would think anything should naturally be on a "level playing field worldwide." Obviously soccer is not since there are certain places where there are huge cash flow in and out and naturally that's where the talents gravitates towards. Both because of massive contracts, prestige, sponsorship, and because of much better training systems from a very young age. There's no one regulating "drafts" like NBA/NFL so it's almost a free market on talents.
- irollboozers 15y agoYou've never heard of 'soccer is the great equalizer' as a phrase? And drafts are actually very tightly regulated. It's essentially the only entry point in both leagues. Not so with soccer.
- kooshball 15y ago'soccer is the great equalizer' might apply when you have kids playing. But at a pro level, I'm sure you can agree it's clearly not the case. You misread my last sentence there. I should have made it more clear. My point is soccer is NOT regulated, unlike NBA/NFL which is regulated.