Improper motive doesn’t make him wrong.
by NDMike2001 (2022-06-16 18:23:36)

In reply to: He is wrong. And the hypocrisy doesn’t end there.  posted by tex29

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Not regarding the underlying point…which is the manipulation of the sport (and market) for “sport washing” and the like. Obviously a country has an inherent reason to support its domestic league(s) and teams’ places in world soccer. And while hypocritical, his motivation is both obvious and arguably appropriate.

But Qatar isn’t investing in teams because the advertising is boosting air travel, and they obviously aren’t supporting their domestic leagues to bring revenue into their country. I suppose we can argue the degree of impact but if you can’t stipulate to their underlying motives then there’s no point in furthering the discussion.

And even if one were to disregard the ethical issues involved, there can be no dispute that there is an inherent danger in the influence of petrodollars in markets by entities that really have little to no vested interest in sustainability of the domestic leagues and teams themselves.



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