I was talking to a Colombian friend of mine today. He told me something surprising. He felt that with football becoming so globalized, many people from around the world are focussing on the Champions League/+ top European leagues.
What's worst is that he told me many Colombians feel "depressed" watching their own league since they see the quality of the spectacle to be "3rd rate" compared to the glitter of the Champions League + EPL/Bundesliga (Stadiums, coverage, $$$$$$).
I have found that many people I speak to (from so many places) tend to hate their leagues, because it doesnt match up to the top leagues around the world.
IE: Australians who hate the A-League, Canadians/Americans who see the MLS as the "2nd rate cousin of the EPL". Even a Brazilian friend of mine told me he was depressed a few weeks ago attending Gremio in a 80% empty stadium , watching players who will be sold in a matter of weeks for more $$$.
We are living in an era where the leagues with money look so good and seem so exciting that many people around the world seem to almost resent the local product. (I live near Korea town, and i never see anyone who supports their korean teams. But they LOVE their British teams).
Does anyone feel like this?
What's worst is that he told me many Colombians feel "depressed" watching their own league since they see the quality of the spectacle to be "3rd rate" compared to the glitter of the Champions League + EPL/Bundesliga (Stadiums, coverage, $$$$$$).
I have found that many people I speak to (from so many places) tend to hate their leagues, because it doesnt match up to the top leagues around the world.
IE: Australians who hate the A-League, Canadians/Americans who see the MLS as the "2nd rate cousin of the EPL". Even a Brazilian friend of mine told me he was depressed a few weeks ago attending Gremio in a 80% empty stadium , watching players who will be sold in a matter of weeks for more $$$.
We are living in an era where the leagues with money look so good and seem so exciting that many people around the world seem to almost resent the local product. (I live near Korea town, and i never see anyone who supports their korean teams. But they LOVE their British teams).
Does anyone feel like this?