This is why the American professional sports will never be as much exciting as the sports in Europe and other parts of the world. A sports team is not just about the brand, the owners, big stadiums and hundreds of millions of dollars in profits, transfers, tv-right, ect. The fact that the fans are considered nothing more than a client is ridiculous. That’s why I just can’t watch any American sports, except the MLS.
While for the political part, I think everywhere in the world the working class people are losing their voice in every single aspect of life. I don’t want to get into the issue if Kaepernicks actions were right or wrong, but stopping him expressing his views is nothing else then a violation of freedom of expression.
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It is a complicated issue for sure. The debate lies between freedom of expression and being an employee in this situation. I don't think the business of sports profits is only a North American issue. This is happening all over the world from baseball in Asia to European Soccer. A world where Messi makes $40 million a year the fans are a very important client.
The distinction between american sports and the rest of the world is almost inexistent nowadays.
While for the political part of the question i would argue thar only a decade ago sports players were not considered just employees (at least not in Europe).
Nevertheless, even employees have the right to have and express their opinions...You are right @broncofan99. The sports all over the world is getting more and more 'americanized'. I wouldnt be surprised if in less than a decade we will see European Champions League being run something similar to the NFL and NBA.