Swedish Hockey Fans Lead Protests Against Red Bull Sponsorship
Färjestad fans protest Red Bull sponsorship in SHL by leaving stands during overtime.
- • Färjestad supporters protest against SHL's partnership with Red Bull.
- • Fans leave the stands during overtime as a protest action.
- • Concerns raised over Red Bull's influence in sports.
- • SHL CEO accused of downplaying fan concerns.
Key details
Fans of Färjestad in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) have launched a concerted protest against the league's partnership with energy drink giant Red Bull. This movement was significantly expressed during a recent match against Rögle, where the organized supporter group Bryggeriet decided to leave the stands during overtime periods, branding their actions as a necessary response to what they describe as the ‘parasite’ influence of Red Bull in sports. They argue that such corporate control undermines the integrity of the game.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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