> you can't replace Ronaldo with any number of cheaper footballers Of course you can. It's a team game. Having Ronaldo wearing your team's shirt doesn't guaran

> you can't replace Ronaldo with any number of cheaper footballers Of course you can. It's a team game. Having Ronaldo wearing your team's shirt doesn't guarantee a win. So a team of 11 cheaper footballers with a better plan and coaching has often beat whatever team Ronaldo plays on. "Cheaper" != "cheap" of course; they're still immensely talented and well-paid athletes.