Undoubtedly, the acquisition of a modern stadium for PAE is a springboard to achieve higher goals, greater success and more income. And if some of the latter are invested in academies, then some new players may appear. However, this chapter concerns only the professional sector. football.

The hobbyist, who is also a nursery, experiences third world conditions. The fields are almost all covered with plastic, which in most cases is in poor condition. As a result, injuries to young players have become a daily occurrence. Especially on my knees.

From lighting? They are reminiscent of the “secret schools” of the era of Turkish rule. In night games, football players, especially goalkeepers, guess where the ball is. What about dressing rooms? Places where you have to close your nose to get inside. And don’t ask for hot water. If the electricity has not been turned off due to utility debts, then there is a chance that it will be.

You see, most, if not most, of these fields are owned and operated by the municipality and their maintenance. So ask yourself how many of these authorities are responsible for their work in the rest of their jurisdiction, and to be precise with their sports facilities.

So in addition to the luxurious suites, the state-of-the-art dressing rooms, the impressive reception areas that are constantly advertised in the media, and these stadiums are well built for PAE, let’s also do a report on … the ghetto of amateur ranks.