they say they are going to spend 4 billion on stadiums, 40 billion on infrastructure.
so I guess that makes paying Zidane 15 million look like nothing...
Like many other famous names, Zidane was paid exorbitantly to support Qatar's bid. He appeared at matches and even starred in a very successful commercial for the cause. According to The New Republic, his deal guaranteed him $3 million regardless of the bid's success and a whopping $15 million if Qatar got the event. Well, they got it, so now Zidane gets his $15 million.
http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/...urn=sow-291361