Arsenal Football Club has faced backlash for not engaging with the Democratic Republic of the Congo's foreign minister, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, during her recent London visit. Wagner sought to discuss concerns over Arsenal's sponsorship deal with Rwanda, amid allegations of Rwandan military support for the M23 militia in eastern DRC. The lack of communication from Arsenal was perceived as a significant insult, especially given the club's fanbase in Africa. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich, a fellow club with a similar sponsorship, demonstrated their commitment by sending representatives to Rwanda to address the situation actively.
"We offered to meet Arsenal, but they didn't reach out or take us up on the offer. We have not received an answer. Apparently they are not interested in meeting us."
"Arsenal's response was an outrageous insult to what they said were millions of fans in a country the size of western Europe."
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