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It's mind boggling how inconsistent Borussia Dortmund has become this year. Last year was terrible already and they crowned the whole mess when they threw away the title in the last moments of the season like in the most amateurish way I have seen. Hard to believe it was to see that some of the players wasting the title are earning double digit million figures on a yearly basis. I wish that there would be severe punishments to their salary if they don't deliver. After all, sports should be driven way more by performance based clauses. If a player knows that the 10 million will come no matter how he plays, I feel that something must be wrong when we are talking sports and how it makes people rich for playing soccer.
The Dortmund's recent struggles and the disappointment of last season's title race can be disheartening for fans who expect more. Your suggestion of incorporating more performance-based clauses in players' contracts is an interesting one. Many supporters share the sentiment that athletes, despite their high salaries, should be held accountable for their on-field performance. The idea of tying player compensation to achievements aligns with the concept of meritocracy in sports.
Implementing stricter salary structures with performance incentives could potentially motivate players to consistently give their best on the field. It may also act as a deterrent against complacency and lackluster efforts, especially in critical moments like the closing stages of a title race. But the dynamics of football contracts are complex, and many factors contribute to a player's performance. Injuries, tactical changes, and team dynamics can all play a role. Striking the right balance between fair compensation and incentivizing optimal performance is a delicate challenge.
I mean look at the sports that really require an incredible amount of work, blood, dedication, sacrifice and it goes on and on. If you are a sprinter or a high jumper in athletics, the punishment you get when you don't perform is devastating. When you sign your first huge contract in soccer and you degrade to an average player afterwards, you still earn enough money for the rest of your life. I think that is not fair. Sponsorships in athletics have become much better, but it is really only the top that earns a lot of money. In soccer it looks like a lot of these young dudes sign their first contract and immediately afterwards the first signs of carelessness arise. That should be changed.