Manchester United captain Gary Neville says the Premiership's stars deserve their amazing wage packets.
Neville, 34, said: "Others earn billions selling rights and 75,000 come to watch us every week.
"There's a product there that people love. Fans are crucial but without the player you have nothing."
Many fans question a player's loyalty when they quit a club for more cash. But Neville questions why top-flight stars should be different to those who try to earn as much as they can during careers.
He said: "Architects leave their business, caterers move restaurants - this is life. People want a better wage. Is there too much money in other businesses, like banking?"