negative effects of media
Incidences of inappropriate behavior are more likely to be captured due to extensive coverage.
Media reports on this and then public see this as a norm
Athletes are followed all the time and their behaviors are reported on, including their bad behaviors
Lack of private life
Players feel that they cannot switch off.
Promotes role models with poor behavior.
Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse banned for spitting
Manchester United's Jonny Evans is banned for six games while Newcastle's Papiss Cisse is banned for seven. Evans was accused of spitting towards Cisse during a match on Wednesday, but he denied doing it. Cisse was accused of spitting on Evans' neck in response.
Media coverage of inappropriate behavior