I know that it may seem to be "just a football match" but that seems to be saying that the event is of no greater importance than a football game played in Nan's backyard. But I don't think you can come at the problem from that angle. It's not just a football match... it is a product and service that generates millions.... who amongst us has given more to charity than personal entertainment? Surely the millions of children born into poverty in Africa is more important than our sources of fun?

I personally don't beleive money is King... that is why, despite the financial difficulties I have been a SAHM for 9 years (not consecutive). Many mothers place their newborn babies in child care because they "need the $" when they could technically live on 1 income.... I don't mean to inflame anger... but it's reality that people will do things for their careers that mean a child has to be temporarily put second. Who knows... maybe Brian figures that he can retire at 35 and be a better dad than most of his mates from that point on? So I'm not fixating on the $ or the game. I think we should set about educating the average mum and forget about all that peripheral stuff... just my thoughts.