> Therefore it is rational to buy them rather than do the right thing by the fans (who have very little power) The problem withthis is that FIFA/IOC _rely_ on

> Therefore it is rational to buy them rather than do the right thing by the fans (who have very little power) The problem withthis is that FIFA/IOC _rely_ on the athletes, players and countries, but none of those make any money so they _can't_ be bought. The prestige and honor is the reason to compete in the world cup/olympics, and money won't change/fix that. See LIV golf for what happens when you try it.