The emirate of Qatar is immeasurably rich.
Something like this is helpful in international politics as well as - even especially - in global sports politics.
The mini-state on the Persian Gulf has been playing in a league for several years in which it actually does not belong.
It is very unlikely that he will receive genuine sympathy.
But the reputation of money is irresistible to large sports organizations.
The dollar signs in their eyes obscure things like human rights abuses.
Anyone who claims the opposite as a sports organization is not credible.
As in the past with China
In this ungrateful position is the German soccer record champion Bayern Munich.
Not even looking through the club's glasses lets Qatar appear in a bright light.
An honest discussion is not desired.
This is entirely in the interests of the donors, who are not afraid to expressly justify the temporary arrest of properly accredited (Norwegian) journalists and the confiscation of film material in their money wonderland.
The arguments of those who benefit from Qatari wealth are reminiscent of how China was dealt with a few years ago.
It was said that increasing integration into the international community would encourage gradual liberalization.
You can see where this has led to China.
But it is not only the sports world that is apparently ill-advised from damage.