Why This Russian Gas Company Sponsors Soccer Teams

Provided by: Vox |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This Vox video explains the financial relationship between several European soccer teams and the Russian-owned gas company Gazprom. 
  • Students will learn that Gazprom has sponsored several struggling European soccer teams, allowing them to acquire talented players and win games. 
  • Gazprom's positive publicity makes people less likely to criticize Gazprom's disastrous environmental impact. 
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Subjects: Civics
Authors: Vox
Region: Europe
Languages: English

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