People who play for money do so out of personal choice. If they also love what they do, then then they are in heaven on earth. Being paid to do what you love is exactly that.

Being forced to sit it out watching others participating would surely be cruel under such circumstances.

As for accepting huge money to play somewhere else. Why not, Age limits top shelf sporting prowess as does brain damage/concussion. Best wishes Ronaldo and knock em dead.
Alan B.