"So here, at Arsenal, we are often surprised when we are shown some of the newspapers, and at the bottom of an article there is a line saying if you know of anyone who had an affair with a player, call this number. It is very strange to us"
- Dennis Bergkamp
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In this quote, Dennis Bergkamp, a former gamer for Arsenal, is revealing his surprise and confusion at the method the media runs in concerns to reporting on gamers' personal lives. He points out how at Arsenal, they are typically revealed newspapers with posts that consist of a line at the bottom asking readers to call a number if they understand of anyone who had an affair with a player. This practice seems strange and intrusive to Bergkamp and his team, as it suggests that the media is actively looking for and motivating gossip and rumors about players' relationships. Bergkamp's words highlight the unfavorable effect of sensationalized reporting on the personal lives of athletes.
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