England's Rooney had a Ronaldo situation years back. Star player, some time served, pre-WC. Precedent.
A crooked world leader contacted a crooked sports governing body and something unprecedented was the result.
Why is it that all the usual suspects here are pretending it's okay?
You know, you aren't required to be blindly allegiant, right? You're allowed to keep your eyes open, even when BS benefits you and yours.