Thanks for your note, Ibitssam. I agree, that the prevalence / necessity of child labor in many countries is a complex issue. And acknowledge that we (or more specifically, I) can't begin to understand the level of poverty that creates these economic conditions.

That said, I don't see the issue of protecting children who engage in dangerous sports (inclusive of football, etc.) as much of a condondrum. I think we, as a society, are responsible for ensuring children are safe and mandate child protective gear in the ring (at the very least).