Burger King Russia apologizes for World Cup promotion offering Whoppers, money to women impregnated by players
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As translated by Deadspin, it reads:
"Burger King, within the framework of social responsibility, has appointed a reward for girls who get pregnant from the stars of world football.
"Each will receive 3 million rubles, and a lifelong supply of Whoppers. For these girls, it will be possible to get the best football genes, and will lay down the success of the Russian national team on several generations ahead.
"Forward! We believe in you!"
After the promotion was removed, Burger King's media relations department also released an apology on behalf of the company.
"We are sorry about the clearly offensive promotion that the team in Russia launched online," the company said in a statement obtained by Fox News. "As soon as it was brought to our attention, we had it removed. It certainly does not reflect our brand or our values and we are taking steps to ensure this type of activity does not happen again."
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