What is sportswashing and why does it have such deep roots in soccer?

Update: 2025-06-06

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This week, we delve into the exciting and not at all depressing world of... sportswashing! What is it, how long of a history does it have in soccer, how has it grown over time, and why does it seem to work so successfully in the sport we love?

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