What happened to the beautiful game?
•The essence of football, once celebrated by players like Pele, has evolved significantly.
•Commercialization, including billion-dollar World Cups, has transformed the sport's identity.
•Critics argue that the game's soul has been compromised in favor of profit and spectacle.
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→The essence of football, once celebrated by players like Pele, has evolved significantly.
→Commercialization, including billion-dollar World Cups, has transformed the sport's identity.
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