As others hand said, 3 subs makes for sloppy endings of games. Having the extra subs always teams to be more tactical and have fresh legs. It also ensures the quality of football is higher than it used to be. Gone were the constant horrible matches were teams were dead and hanging on for constant life. It still happens at times, but nowhere near as much as it used to. Also teams can play younger players and build their teams up. This helps both big and small clubs, as both don’t have to worry about ‘wasting’ a sub for a younger player. They can now give them time and still strengthen the team in the pitch with other substitutions as well.

I want my sport to be the best it can and more subs allows that to happen. To go back would be to regress and we don’t need that.

Something something Puskas and that Hungary team being really good. They would have won the final if Puskas wasn’t kicked off the field every game and there was normal refereeing in those days.

Maradona was just that much of an icon to people that he will forever be held as huh.

Also I hate comparing eras, as players are more professional nowadays and the game is played much differently than before. Pitches are also much better than in the past, so it’s easier to do control, pass and shoot.