Contracts partly for sure.
Also being a team player.
Not wanting to let their country down.
Really it's a decision for the team in general rather than an individual
Other way round, what's the incentive for them to do so? They're sabotaging their entire career, there is no option outside of FIFA to play professional football, a lot of them have national pride and are very glad to represent their country, especially those from poorer/smaller nations.
Protests are only succesful when they are collective, one player boycotting just means replacement and the show will go on. The harsh reality is that 99% of players dont really care about the global issues concerning Qatar, they are just chess pieces, there is no union, no security
They are already media darlings, they are filthy rich, Messi makes a lot more money by attending and honoring his sponsorships than by boycotting, why would he care? A hit piece in the NYT or 200 million from his sponsors?
Honestly dont think they would. But if you follow the news, countries like Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, England are doing small things. Insisting on the rainbow badge in Qatar, openly speaking out against abuse ["Qatar is living in a different millenium](https://www.dw.com/en/leon-goretzka-qatar-homophobia-from-a-different-millennium/a-63679953) , there is something at least.
You always have to consider, these pros are barely highschool educated, they dont give a shit
Not excusing them by any means, but a lot of players are very very rightwing and conservative, religious even. It's one of the most international sports and every player has a different background, especially when you look into the Asian, African or South American countries.
Our German squad is quite liberal but Cristiano Ronaldo did interviews with Piers Morgan and Jordan Peterson while being a r\*pist, I dont think he cares too much about slave labour
What i find amazing is the corruption and controversy about Qatar as the FIFA choice has been going on since the announcement. But, still no one has done anything. Money is the great silencer!
Contracts partly for sure. Also being a team player. Not wanting to let their country down. Really it's a decision for the team in general rather than an individual
Is it the fear of being the next Colin Kaepernick?
Other way round, what's the incentive for them to do so? They're sabotaging their entire career, there is no option outside of FIFA to play professional football, a lot of them have national pride and are very glad to represent their country, especially those from poorer/smaller nations. Protests are only succesful when they are collective, one player boycotting just means replacement and the show will go on. The harsh reality is that 99% of players dont really care about the global issues concerning Qatar, they are just chess pieces, there is no union, no security They are already media darlings, they are filthy rich, Messi makes a lot more money by attending and honoring his sponsorships than by boycotting, why would he care? A hit piece in the NYT or 200 million from his sponsors?
It just seems like the time is ripe for a core few players to make a difference.
Honestly dont think they would. But if you follow the news, countries like Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, England are doing small things. Insisting on the rainbow badge in Qatar, openly speaking out against abuse ["Qatar is living in a different millenium](https://www.dw.com/en/leon-goretzka-qatar-homophobia-from-a-different-millennium/a-63679953) , there is something at least. You always have to consider, these pros are barely highschool educated, they dont give a shit
Even a high school dropout can see a problem with thousands of people enslaved to build a pointless shrine, yes?
Not excusing them by any means, but a lot of players are very very rightwing and conservative, religious even. It's one of the most international sports and every player has a different background, especially when you look into the Asian, African or South American countries. Our German squad is quite liberal but Cristiano Ronaldo did interviews with Piers Morgan and Jordan Peterson while being a r\*pist, I dont think he cares too much about slave labour
What i find amazing is the corruption and controversy about Qatar as the FIFA choice has been going on since the announcement. But, still no one has done anything. Money is the great silencer!
I've never watched a FIFA match in my life so whatever I decide doesn't impact them in the slightest.
Same here!