Sports

Should older athletes step aside to make room for younger talent?

For

Fresh talents deserve a chance to shine.

Against

Skill and performance, not age, should decide.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “This season proved we need young talent to help carry us.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “You also have a tendency to play past proven players rather than taking a spin on a younger more pacey CF that can get onto”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “From a club perspective, wouldn’t it be better for both older players and young talents if veterans like Toni Kroos stayed at least one more”
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • “Very few players retire at 30 and very few players retire whilst they're still able to play at a world class level.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
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