Ukraine Invasion: Man U Terminates £40m Deal With Russian Airline, Aeroflot

Hamilton Nwosa
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Manchester United has announced the cancellation of £40million sponsorship deal with Russian airline, Aeroflot.

A brief statement issued on the Club’s website, manutd.com, on Friday, stated that “In light of events in Ukraine, we have withdrawn Aeroflot’s sponsorship rights.

“We share the concerns of our fans around the world and extend our sympathies to those affected.”

This is coming after the Red devils flew to Madrid, on Tuesday, with Titan Airways, for the UEFA Championship League match with Atletico madrid.

Man United’s deal with Aeroflot was renewed in 2017 to the tune of £40m and was due to expire in 2023. Aeroflot flies to 146 destinations across 52 countries, and also provided the club with travel and logistical advice.

Recall, Russian forces unleashed massive attack on Ukraine, on the orders of Vladimir Putin, who announced a “special military operation” at dawn, amid warnings from world leaders that it could spark the biggest war in Europe since 1945.

In a bid to justify the attack, Putin claimed “A hostile anti-Russia is being created on our historic lands.”

In reaction to the Russia Invasion, UK Prime Minsiter, Johnson Boris has imposed ‘sever’ sanctions on Russia, tergetting wealthy individual and companies.

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