Embassy officials praise Arsenal ahead of 'Visit Rwanda Champions League final'
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On 30 May in Budapest, the final of the Champions League will see two clubs competing under the same sponsor: "Visit Rwanda". A brand that serves as a soft power in Kigali, directly involved in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in a war of aggression, in violation of international law, explains Dorian Bal, a public affairs consultant.
Visit Rwanda has been Rwanda’s calling card in top European football for years, with Champions League finalists PSG and Arsenal as its figureheads. The sponsorship leads to criticism, including from supporters. “I have no weapons, I am not a soldier. But I do have a voice, and that counts too.”
Embassy officials praise Arsenal ahead of 'Visit Rwanda Champions League final'
The High Commission of Rwanda this week congratulated Arsenal on their Premier League title days before a Visit Rwanda partnership concludes at the Champions League final. The Gunners won their first domestic title in 22 years and lifted the Premier League trophy on Sunday. This weekend they have the chance to add a Champions League title to their season when they face PSG. Arsenal’s controversial eight-year deal with the state’s tourism arm Vis…
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