After finishing his time at Real Betis, Ezequiel "Chimy" Ávila left one of the most striking reflections on the football industry. The Argentine forward, who recently terminated his contract with the Andalusian club, questioned the way footballers are treated when they stop being protagonists.
In an interview with Referentes Podcast, the former San Lorenzo was direct in describing his view of the business. "Football is a legalized human trafficking", he stated, before delving into the reasons for that definition. "Is money made? Yes, the player makes money. Even when he scores goals or when he serves", Ávila explained, who implied that recognition within clubs depends exclusively on sporting performance.
The attacker, closely followed by Boca in this transfer market, was even more graphic when referring to how many players feel when they lose prominence. "Then you become an old machine, a new machine is needed", he expressed, in a statement that quickly generated a response.
