The psychology of Sportswashing (part two) does this actually WORK?

Now that we understand what Sportswashing IS, it's time to think about how it works in practice (or if it does at all). When Putin handed Trump that soccer ball in 2018, what was he really giving him? We're seeing it on display right now at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, and will see it again at the World Cup in Qatar, but there are plenty of examples to break down in detail--including one that you might not expect.
This is part two of this video series--the first aired on Jan 28, 2022.

[@kristoffer7551]

I have a project about sports washing and your videos have been a huge help. Most underrated TH-camr. Thanks man

[@studentofthegame]

Thank you Kristoffer! Glad we could help out

[@dc5242]

this honestly should have way more views. Thank you for the content!

[@Britbaby961]

Holy shit. Quality content with 35 views? Idk anything about this topic but nice video!

[@studentofthegame]

Thank you JT! Now go tell all your friends (maybe even multiple times just to make sure it sinks in)

[@zachariemolson6687]

Great video, writing a project on sportswashing rn and this will be of good use. Earned a new subscriber!

[@defnotatroll]

I understand how it works when Russia and Qatar are hosting world cups, but how does it work when it comes to Man City for example? There isn't a direct visual link from City to Abu Dhabi aside from the Etihad branding. How does the sportswashing brainwash in that case?

[@studentofthegame]

It's not brainwashing so much as it is association, which the Etihad branding fully accomplishes. Man City are so big and so successful now that it doesn't take much

[@defnotatroll]

@@studentofthegame but they could've done the Etihad branding without buying the entire football club, like they've done with arsenal