Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca Contrasts Footballers' Lifestyles with His Father's Grueling Work

London, UK – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has sparked discussion with recent comments comparing the demanding lives of professional footballers, specifically mentioning Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, to the arduous career of his 75-year-old father, a fisherman. Maresca stated, "My father is 75 years old and for 50 years he has been a fisherman, working from 2 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock in the morning. This is hard in life. Not a player, the way they work." The manager's remarks, made in a recent media appearance, highlighted a perceived disparity between the high earnings and perceived challenges of top-tier athletes and the physically demanding, long-term labor of traditional professions. This perspective has resonated with some, drawing attention to the broader societal conversation around wealth, work ethic, and the public perception of elite sports careers.