The world these days, some people seems to believe that professional athletes should not gain high salaries because they did not provide any service to the society as much as others profession. However, this believes may not entirely true.
When comes to this augment people are looking at one factor, but failed to concern others reason such as commercial reason, career time, or honors. In the sport business the players considered a valuable asset worth million or even billion of dollars. This reason can contribute to many countries’ economic system. For example, England Premiere League is one of the top five GDP of the country.
Moreover, Professional athletes can also, mean the political power and diplomatic terms because when comes to the international competition like Olympics. Many country demonstrated their power over others through conquerer in sports. For example, United States of America expanding their influences by using basketball and American football over many countries.
Nevertheless career time of the sport player may shorter than others professional which served direct service to the society. It is reasonable that they get paid high for their training and dedication because they are dealing with high chance to involving injuries that can end thier career sooner than expected
In fact, sports players can actually contribute directly to the society. In many cases they donated their money to the organization and when created their own foundation as seen in many African players. For example, in early 2020s a footballer Sadio Mané provided villagers with football gears and area for them to train.
In conclusion It is inarguably that profession as doctors, teachers, or soldiers have direct impact in providing services which help to benefits people lives, but it is cruel to say that the sports player should not received the same payment as them because all the profession contribute to the society one way or other.