There is no rush to win everything there is. Noone is forcing you to do so.
You may refuse to show your greatness by buying tokens. You may set other goals in game like win the championship while in for a free ride.

You may also lose nine out of ten times when you play with that heavy tokens invested team, but just that one time you have managed to beat them it worths much more than any cup given. Imagine their sorrow when they return to forum just to complain about that insignificant team that managed to pawn them with such audacity.
Priceless!