Famous quote by Franz Beckenbauer

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The trouble for todays footballers is they have too many distractions. We used to get our old players coming to watch tr
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"The trouble for today's footballers is they have too many distractions. We used to get our old players coming to watch training with football magazines in their hands. Now, more often than not, they are checking the share prices"

- Franz Beckenbauer

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This quote by Franz Beckenbauer talks to the transforming landscape of football and also the obstacles that modern footballers face. He recommends that the diversions of modern-day life have actually eliminated from the emphasis of footballers, keeping in mind that in the past, gamers would certainly pertain to training with football magazines in hand, but now they are most likely to be inspecting share costs. This suggests that footballers are extra concentrated on their monetary gains than on their efficiency on the pitch. This could be a result of the increased commercialisation of football, with gamers being a lot more familiar with their market value and the possibility for financial gain. It can likewise be a sign of the moments, with footballers having access to more info as well as even more opportunities to make money beyond the video game. Whatever the factor, it is clear that footballers today have extra disturbances than ever, and this might be having a harmful effect on their efficiency.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Franz Beckenbauer somewhere between September 11, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from Germany. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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