Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Others think that they should act politely in all circumstances. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your opinion.

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Over the
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few decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of individuals questioning
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of professional
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. Some people believe that arrogance and unprofessionalism can be forgiven, if
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demonstrates the
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performance.
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, others, including myself, argue that sportsmanship on and off the pitch should be the main value for professional sportsmen. Many people suggest that there is no problem in
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misbehaves. Proponents of
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view may suggest that if sportspeople are able to win titles and perform good results, society should be indulgent
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their hooliganism.
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way of thinking was demonstrated regarded to football icon – Maradona in the 90s. Despite the fact that Maradona was suspended
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the usage of cocaine and relations with the criminal gang, football fans did not stop
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the legend and considered him
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a God of football.
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, I am in agreement with those who believe that
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have to demonstrate sportsmanship no matter where they are. Nowadays, sportspeople are not only
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, they are
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influencers in social media, who
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thousands of youth followers and fans. Every act of
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can be understood as
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by
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the young
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generation.
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this
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reason, disrespectfulness for the opponent or arrogance should not be welcomed
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by
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society members. In conclusion,
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many believe that
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athletes
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should be free from social blaming for their bad
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, I side with those who suggest that it is vital to be kind and calm inside and outside of the field for professionals. It is extremely beneficial for sportspeople themselves and
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supporters
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youngsters
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of youngsters
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.
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