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The achievements of Team GB at the Olympics have led to a wave of criticism of footballers. They've been lambasted for being overpaid, arrogant underachievers. But why do some people hate footballers so much?
From Jessica Ennis to Joey Barton: Could a contrast be more ghastly?
"The Olympic spirit we've just rejoiced in makes the return of football's greed, cheating and racism all the more depressing"- Geoffrey Wheatcroft, the Guardian
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