BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Professional footballers have too much to lose if they speak their minds on issues affecting the game, such as being ostracised or 'forgotten' if they say the wrong things, according to former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.
Players face problems such as racism and an overcrowded fixture list but it is relatively rare to hear them speak out. Most interviews feature generic quotes about the importance of playing for the team and taking matches one-at-a-time.
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