Premier League footballers looking to do their bit during the coronavirus crisis have been painted as villains by the government and media, ...
Premier League footballers looking to do their bit during the coronavirus crisis have been painted as villains by the government and media, according to Burnley captain Ben Mee.
Britain's Health Minister Matt Hancock sparked a debate last week when he said Premier League players must"play their part" and take a pay cut while the league is suspended so that the clubs' non-playing staff are not furloughed.Former England captain Wayne Rooney said it was a"desperate" attempt to divert attention from the government's handling of the pandemic and Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor has defended the players.
"Bad press comes with the territory of being in a high-profile profession - these things make for easier headlines than the constant community and charitable work we do all over the globe. Mee said that although the players are well paid, most are from working-class backgrounds and want to give back to their communities.
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