Player welfare concerns grow as football transfers treat athletes like commodities

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Football transfers are increasingly treating players as commodities, blurring the lines between the sport and fantasy games. Recent examples include a 19-year-old player sold and immediately bought back by the same ownership group, and players being pressured to accept unwanted moves. These practices, driven by financial rules and club needs, raise concerns about player welfare and the ethical treatment of athletes.


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