During a press announcement at his new Pepsi-sponsored club, soccer legend Ronaldinho encountered a costly incident. Despite having a Coca-Cola endorsement, he drank Pepsi in front of the media, costing him an estimated $1.5 million in unpaid payments.
Due to Ronaldinho’s allegedly unprofessional behavior and diminishing on-field performance, a corporation attempted to terminate a troublesome contract. For athletes, especially as their careers are set to end, it serves as a cautionary tale about the decisions they make.