Does sasuke always keep getting attention throughout the naruto manga/anime?

ok, i am a naruto newb, i have just reached the possible first fight between sasuke and gaara, and so far it seems he is the center of attention, he gets curse marks, girls love him, kakashi personally trains him, and hes painted out to be aweseome. does he always get the spotlight in the sereis. i mean, you think the manga was named "sasuke". Im no crybaby over spoilers, just dont tell me about fights, i already know sasuke runs off with orichumaru.