Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Here’s How the Russian Attack on Ukraine Left an Impact on Sports
Also, German club Schalke removed Russian sponsors Gazprom's name from their shirts. Manchester United too terminated their sponsorship with Russian Airlines Aeroflot in the midst of this crisis.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine have had a serious impact on sports as well. After Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there have been significant developments in sports, one of the most prominent ones being the relocation of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 final from St Petersburg to Paris. Also in a huge development, Formula One have cancelled Russian Grand Prix.
Sports and Russia-Ukraine conflict
- UEFA moves Champions League Final from St Petersburg to Paris
- Formula 1 cancels Russian Grand Prix
- Manchester United drops Aeroflot as sponsor
- Schalke 04 remove Gazprom's name from their shirts, company executive quits team board
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