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Moreover, Portaluppi argues that the relationship between players, clubs, and the media has soured due to negligent reporting. The press has, in his view, traded serious journalism for tabloid-style stories that focus on athletes’ personal lives rather than their professional capabilities. He states that this could lead to journalists creating narratives that invite hostility from fans, which can manifest in real-world aggression towards the athletes and their families.