The Big Picture Celebrity and fame are attractive for a number of reasons. First, there is usually a monetary aspect tied to them. And then there's the adoration of fans. Being adored by the masses is extremely appealing to a lot of people. Professional athletes experience this on another level entirely. Athletes experience an intensified level of fame.
The best place for that is, of course, the United States. Soccer is less well known in the States, making it easier for them to set up new identities for themselves. Collider spoke with Jamie, Ryan, and Marco about the struggles they faced having to shed their celebrity status.