You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think that is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

One of the debates is whether successful professional players deserve to earn significantly higher salaries than experts in other important fields.

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, some people believe that their high earnings are justifiable

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the hard work and dedication required to excel in games,

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others argue that it is unfair and imbalanced when compared to other professions. On the one hand, those who support high athlete incomes argue that these professionals have spent many years of their lives dedicating themselves to their sport.

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, professional sports generate enormous revenue, making it possible to pay athletes incomes that are commensurate with their talents and the value they bring to the industry. Successful athletes have

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established a brand that can be used to endorse products,

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increasing their earning potential.

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, Argentina football player Leonel Messi, who is considered one of the greatest football athletes of all time, has an estimated net worth of over $600 million, much of that money came from on-field earnings over past years and endorsement deals with top brands including Adidas, Budweiser, and PepsiCo.

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, opponents of high sports salaries argue that many other important professions are just as demanding and require a significant amount of education and training

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as doctors, teachers, and essential workers is unfair. These experts contribute to humanity in various ways, and their incomes do not reflect the value they bring to society.

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, a report by USAFACT indicated that the average salary for a teacher in the United States in 2021 is $65,090,

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the average NBA athlete earns $7.3 million per year. Many experts argue that

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wage gap is unjustifiable, considering that teachers shape future generations and perform a crucial role in society. In conclusion, the debate over whether successful player stars deserve their high salaries is complex and multifaceted.

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, both arguments have their strengths and weaknesses, I believe that sports professionals' high earnings are justifiable to some extent.

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, the pay gap between athlete stars and other important professions should be addressed to ensure greater equity and fairness in society.