YES - SIMON ANTROBUS, chief executive, Clubs for Young People
Footballers have the potential to be great role models. For a player to remain at the top of their game, week in, week out, both physically and mentally, is something young people may choose to aspire to.
Many professional footballers who come through our network often return to their roots and encourage younger, aspiring players. But the media draws attention to excesses such as gambling, drunkenness and lack of respect on the pitch.
Women's football is the fastest-growing participation sport. The recent European Women's Championships has provided inspiration to young women footballers.
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