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Discussions surrounding salaries in modern football appear to be driven by a mixture of vanity and power. The world of social media has escalated a culture of comparison among players that was less prevalent in previous generations. Reflecting on his career, one retired player described an era when player salaries were perceived through a lens of fairness and respect, rather than mere competition. He noted that personal focus was primarily on individual performance rather than comparisons with others, resulting in a more collective team dynamic.