Is money ruining sport? Not everyone is celebrating Manchester City's record-breaking win. Some say it shows that sport is now ruled by those with the biggest bank accounts.
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The shadow over Man City's historic victory
Is money ruining sport? Not everyone is celebrating Manchester City's record-breaking win. Some say it shows that sport is now ruled by those with the biggest bank accounts.
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Manchester City is on top of the world. This weekend, the football club won the Premier LeagueEngland's highest level of men's football. for the fourth year in a row.
Their fans cheered. But others say that this makes football boring. Why?
In Italy, France and Germany, there is not often much drama in football. The same teams almost always win.
But in England, that did not used to be true. Four different teams won the Premier League between 2013 and 2017. In 2016 Leicester City came from nowhere to take the title. It was all to play for.
The "beautiful gameA nickname for football. " was exciting and unpredictable. Now, thanks to Man City, fans say, this is no longer true.
City's play is brilliant. It has talented players and a sharp manager. But critics say that makes it difficult to have big feelings while watching them. There is no tensionSome point out that the conservation world is dominated by white Western males. That has allowed the powers-that-be to look at it as a racist issue, rather than focusing on protecting wildlife. or excitement.
There is another factor at play here: money. Abu DhabiThe capital city of the United Arab Emirates - it is also the name of one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE.'s royal family has poured money into the club.
Moreover, for the whole period of City's dominance, it has been under investigation for 115 alleged breaches of Financial Fair PlayA set of rules to make sure that football clubs do not spend more money than they make. rules. Many fans think it is not fair that City is allowed to carry on winning when they might have broken the rules.
Is money ruining sport?
Yes! Clubs like Manchester City can use their huge bank accounts to buy the perfect manager and the perfect team. Nobody else ever has a chance of winning.
No! Money has always been a factor in sport. People once said the same thing about Manchester United and Chelsea. There is no sign it puts people off watching.
Premier league - England's highest level of men's football.
Beautiful game - A nickname for football.
Tension - Some point out that the conservation world is dominated by white Western males. That has allowed the powers-that-be to look at it as a racist issue, rather than focusing on protecting wildlife.
Abu Dhabi - The capital city of the United Arab Emirates - it is also the name of one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE.
Financial Fair Play - A set of rules to make sure that football clubs do not spend more money than they make.
The shadow over Man City’s historic victory
Ruthless: Manchester City celebrate after becoming the first team to win the Premier League title four times in a row. Glossary
Premier league - England's highest level of men's football.
Beautiful game - A nickname for football.
Tension - Some point out that the conservation world is dominated by white Western males. That has allowed the powers-that-be to look at it as a racist issue, rather than focusing on protecting wildlife.
Abu Dhabi - The capital city of the United Arab Emirates — it is also the name of one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE.
Financial Fair Play - A set of rules to make sure that football clubs do not spend more money than they make.