Maybe he had even accepted a bribe from Blatter!
Under these circumstances, continuing the fight might not end well for Wang Shuo. As time passed, public memory would fade. When that happened, if the other side manipulated public opinion, Wang Shuo's image could easily be flipped against him. Playing the long game meant fighting and negotiating at the same time.
"I have three demands," Wang Shuo stated unequivocally.
David Dunn broke into a pleasantly surprised smile. Wang Shuo was doing him a huge favor! Even Wenger, sitting nearby, was overjoyed, assuming Wang Shuo was making this concession purely out of respect for him.
The reason was simple. Whoever brokered this reconciliation would see a massive boost to their reputation!
"First, although Blatter has retracted his inappropriate remarks, he hasn't officially apologized. I can accept the Golden Ball Award, but I won't go to Zurich. They can arrange for someone to present the award to me in London, but it cannot be Blatter."
