The Fading Light on "Sportswashing" The collapse of the proposed takeover deal for Derby County by Saudi Arabian government official Turki Alalshikh marks a significant blow to those seeking to use English football as a platform for "sportswashing.
" This tactic, where nations and corporations attempt to whitewash their human rights abuses through association with sports teams and events, has gained traction in recent years.
The Saudi General Entertainment Authority, chaired by Alalshikh, has invested heavily in various sports ventures worldwide.