He wrote the article to persuade readers of the immortality of football. Almond also provided plenty of evidence and proof to get his readers to agree with his argument. However, he not only tried to convince his readers of what he believed, but he also provided evidence from medical research that proved that football has both physical and psychological effects on players and the human body. He also discussed all opinions on the matter stating that he was once a football lover and he is still not against the game itself but he is against the negative effect it has on the players. He also provided some facts about the effects of football on the human body. I think I was personally convinced by the author's argument for several reasons: first, the author was once a football fan and he is still not against the game. What he is against , that's the effect it has on players. Second, the author provided personal and medical evidence on the negative impact of football. And third, he said that football players now use a helmet that they think will reduce high-speed collisions, but if you really think about it, the helmet doesn't really help much. It should be clear to anyone who watches or plays football that it certainly has negative effects on people. Whether you are a player or a fan, think twice before playing or watching the game.