Bayern Munich denies accusations of 'sportswashing' with Rwanda sponsorship

FILE - Bayern Munich soccer club CEO Jan Christian Dreesen attends a news conference in Munich, Germany, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Bayern Munich’s contentious sponsorship deals are leaving the club open to accusations of “sports washing” and alienating many of its fans. The Bavarian powerhouse last month announced a new five-year partnership with Rwanda to develop soccer and boost tourism in the east African country. (Matthias Schrader/AP)