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Orban Bets on Football to Secure Election Support

4/9/2026

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  • Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, has used football as a political tool ahead of elections.
  • He has invested in football infrastructure, building more than 25 stadiums.
  • He has fostered clubs domestically and in neighboring countries to secure votes from the diaspora.
  • The May 30 Champions League final could crown his football legacy or signal a political defeat if he loses power before the event.