Manchester United have ended their sponsorship deal with the Russian airline Aeroflot following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
The club have had a partnership with the airline since 2013 and have regularly flown to European matches using the company’s aircraft.
The deal is worth £8 million a year.
A club spokesperson said: “In light of events in Ukraine, we have withdrawn Aeroflot’s sponsorship rights.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.”
The move comes as UEFA confirmed that they will move the Champions League final from Russian city St Petersburg on Friday due to the escalating situation in Ukraine.
The final was due to take place at the 68,000-capacity Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on May 28 but UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has called an “extraordinary meeting” of the Executive Committee for Friday to confirm the decision to move the match.
It is unclear whether the governing body will confirm a new venue for the final.p
