in d past, sporting champions motivated by d desire 2 win a match or 2 break world rec but now MONEY and fame?
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To young people - sports means money\nHow does it affect sports? It really doesnt, in my opinion. just ads a little bit of motivation
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Barcelona because they made a team with few stars and more players  that are willing to sacrifices themselves to win and to be stars, that is why they won two years in a row
219818
the fun of the sport, the competition, friends, its just a passion to some people.
680044
Because someone messed-up and offered a player good money therefore ever one wanted more. ( Greed )\n\n\nOLD DAYS\nBecause back than 100,000 was good money or less.\nVery few made that so they stayed for less \nbecause the love of the game that's why.\nMoney has pushed the respect of the game to different \nlevels like i said its greed. But getting run over \nby a man 300 plus pounds running 4.8 speed over a 1,000 times a year worth it if you look at it that way
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IN THEIR CASE...\nPERSONAL EGO OVERCAME THE NATIONAL GLORY AND BOTH OF THEIR PRIZE MONEY EARNINGS..\nENRICO PIPERNO LIT THE FIRE I THINK.
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I think they are a reflection of the American economic system. Trying to gain an edge over your opponent by any means possible. Through use of superior technique,teamwork, leadership and making the best of ones natural gifts the opponent is outmaneuvered and defeated. \n\nIt's a healthy outlet for ones energy in a society where there are so many unhealthy choices.\n\nOver the years popularity grew and expanded until these days sports are a big, money earning form of entertainment.
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Some people think that decision has to be with money, FIFA gets more profits if they have the defending world champion in the qualifyng games (?)\nI agree with you. It´s ridiculous to have the world champion into the qualifying. The champion don´t need to demonstrate anything else
1045659
They are dreams you have of being the best in a certain sport...let's take yesterday, when I dreamed I was Zidane kicking in the penalty shot and running wild while ripping my shirt off and pouring Gatorade all over me.  Something like that.
461986
too much media attention are given to athletes nowadays, they will do anything to catch the eye of his/her viewer
154692
No, but if they did, they would just become famous for being that guy who traded their fame, success, and fortune for a cold rootbeer.  Then you'd have A&W, Barqs and Mug tripping over themselves to offer endorsement contracts, making this athlete rich still. Therefore they would still be famous, successful, and rich whether they like it or not.  So is there really a logical answer besides....... no?
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No, It has inspired me, some good games by ghana, costa rica & cote de ivory... really big teams struggled with these guys. good matches, lots of hits and misses happens in all the WC, watch out for some more interesting games, may the best team win.
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I don't think they started off excellent, bu i still think they have very high chances at winning.... after all they've got Ronaldinho Guacho that was voted best player in the world (twice) and Ronaldo ...a dn both are really good... and some other excellent players... Last world cup they started of like this too and they became 5 times champion....
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Money is a motivator for many professional athlete's. National Recognition would be another. How many people growing up thought of a way to get on TV? A third motivation that I can think of would be to perform and compete at something you are good at.
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To the press..its all about winning but in sports today..its what the people want to see so realelsiticly evreything is about money..sadly
856754
...corruption and politics has found its' way into sports\n\n...drugs [introducing foreign substances into the body and blood doping ]\n\n...racism and other forms of discrimination [although 'they' claim it does not exist in sports...YEAH RIGHT]\n\n...athletes selling out and going to other careers for the love of fame and money [example: anna kournikova]
440756
There is too much money in the game and it is my belief that managers encourage their players to dive maybe not as spectacularly as some do, but as there is alot of pulling of shirts and other tricks players use to gain a defensive advantage so I guess some plyers may feel justified by simulating as they feel they have been cheated first. A free kick takes pressure off or can allow the use of a set piece and as I said at the top with the money involved free kicks and any part of the game that can be used to gain an advantage will be used.
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I haven't seen that.  I would only say the Brazilians haven't been going all out from the matches I've seen.  I would be surprised if anyone's taking money right now, at a time where there is such a big scandal in Italy over match fixing.