The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to have great consequences in football on the old continent, this time at Manchester United; because the English made the decision to break their link with Aeroflot, according to the English portal Daily Star. The Russian airline that was linked to the “Red Devils” since the past 550 and that four years later they extended their contract until 2023
According to international information, United annually received a figure of around 48 millions of euros. In addition, the general director of the English group, Richard Arnold, reiterated on several occasions that there was no intention of renewing the contract after the link ended in the 2023.
Likewise, those led by Ralf Rangnick, traveled to Madrid this Wednesday for the idea duel for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League with Titan, an alternative airline while a new sponsor for the club.
The decision to dispose of the services of the Russian company was mainly due to the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine. Although also after the United Kingdom announced the prohibition of Aeroflot from being able to land at its airports.
We will have to wait for the official statement from the historic English club, but for now it has already been announced that two great European football teams have already set aside their relations with Russian companies. The first was Schalke 04, who withdrew Gazprom as the main sponsor of their kit.
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