Man Utd end Aeroflot sponsorship deal after Ukraine invasion

The logo of Russia’s flagship airline Aeroflot is seen on an Airbus A320-200 in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/File Photo

Manchester United said Friday they had “withdrawn” sponsorship rights from Russia’s flagship carrier Aeroflot after President Vladimir Putin unleashed a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The British government on Thursday imposed a biting package of sanctions on Moscow, which included banning the airline from UK airspace.

Moscow subsequently banned all UK-linked planes, including transiting flights, from its airspace.

“In light of events in Ukraine, we have withdrawn Aeroflot’s sponsorship rights,” United said in a statement.

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

Manchester United announced Aeroflot as its “official carrier” in 2013.

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