Episode Details

When Saudi Arabia pumped billions of dollars into backing the rival LIV golf tour- there were howls of outrage - with many athletes and commentators calling it a blatant example of sportswashing. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at what sportswashing is, some of the most high-profile examples, and how fraught this is getting for both sport and business.

Squiz recommends:

Talk show host John Oliver's takedown of the Qatar World Cup

Sportswashing Is Everywhere, but It’s Not New - Sports Illustrated