Just a game?

Its just a game they tell me,
men against men and a ball.
There’s talent, sweat and desire
and a man who has the last call.

Its just a game they tell me,
Where tempers occasionally flare.
There’s tantrums, rage and anger
and many who watch and don’t care.

Its just a game they tell me,
Where the winner by a margin takes all.
Its like the gladiators of olden times
where the mighty can also fall.

Its just a game they tell me,
And no matter how neutral you are.
This game can raise your emotions
to levels almost quite bizarre