If the European Football Scene is a semi-closed little circle, then the circle of players is no different. In this circle, reputation is undoubtedly of utmost importance. Many superstars who shine brilliantly on the pitch are actually a total mess off it, possessing terrible reputations within the circle. This isn't surprising. Those who manage to become professional players usually start training from a very young age, resulting in dismal academic backgrounds. Young, rich, famous, and uneducated. When all these elements converge in a single group, the outcome is entirely predictable.
