Logic And Sports Fans Don't Always Go Together, And Neither Does Respect

Its not uncommon to revere sporting heroes to such a degree, that theyre not far behind deity status.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar cant walk unhindered by mobs of cricket fans in India, Cristiano Ronaldo has the same affect on football fans and Siya Kolisi could easily run for president of South Africa and win, if he wished.

Such players are Gods among mortals, ardent sports fans would have you believe.

Our sporting heroes have the unique power to inspire, excite and illicit fawning pride for a particular sports team.

As Nelson Mandela famously said: Sport has the power to unite. The sports stars of this world are the gladiators that make this statement true.