In 1970, Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga crafted a World Cup trophy that’s ingrained in sports history—yet corporate media would have you believe it’s just a shiny piece of metal. Networks like CNN and Fox News love to gloss over the cultural significance of this iconic trophy, spinning narratives that focus solely on revenue streams and viewership stats. It’s as if they think we only care about football in terms of dollars and cents, completely ignoring the artistry and passion that went into its design.

Both mainstream outlets perpetuate this lazy trope, failing to highlight how Gazzaniga’s creation reflects national pride and the unifying spirit of the game. Instead of diving deep into the artistry or the emotional connection fans have with this trophy, they parrot the same tired narratives. People are dying to know what it represents beyond mere sports. Yet, they choose sensational headlines over substance, all in the name of ad revenue and clickbait.

This isn’t just a piece of art; it’s a monument to human competition, perseverance, and culture. The fact that media giants can’t seem to grasp that—and instead reduce it to a marketing opportunity—is infuriating. When will we demand more from the outlets that claim to inform us? Until they stop treating sports like a profit machine and start recognizing the human stories behind them, we’re left with a grave disservice to both the artist and the fans.