Shen Qinghe was also there to accompany him. As soon as both sides sat down, David Dunn made his intentions clear. FIFA had approached him, hoping he would step forward to act as a mediator.
"Wang, I have to say that given the current predicament FIFA and Blatter are in, this is the greatest concession he can make. He cannot apologize, nor can he withstand the fallout that an apology would bring.
"If you continue to hold your ground, they would rather leave the award vacant. It would become a landmark scandal in the history of world football, delivering a massive blow to the authority of FIFA and Blatter.
"However, for you, it might not necessarily be a good thing.
"They will go to great lengths to paint you as an arrogant figure trying to place himself above the global football family. You should know how quickly public opinion can turn, and they absolutely have the power to spin it. So...
"Let's call a truce," David Dunn urged, looking at Wang Shuo.
