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Erosion of trust as sports heroes falter worldwide
Athletes’ high profiles face backlash from doping allegations, violent incidents, and on-field misconduct across soccer, hockey, basketball, and cycling. Landis’s Tour de France win followed by a positive testosterone test fuels distrust, while Zidane and Rooney add to a pattern of hero doubt. Experts warn fans, especially youth, to rethink idolization and expect accountability.
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