After only a few days
Massive criticism: Austria parts ways with sponsor
Over and out: After just a few days, Vienna's Austria ends its cooperation with Lukoil International!
The Bundesliga club's cooperation with Lukoil International had caused quite a stir. Fans sharply criticized the deal with the Austrian subsidiary of the largest private Russian oil company. Lukoil wanted to improve its image by sponsoring the "Special Needs" teams.
Austria pulls the ripcord
However, the "Veilchen" have now terminated the contract. "Due to the current international developments of the last few days, we have jointly agreed to end the cooperation in the CSR area for our Special Violets and Special Violets Kids with immediate effect, although Lukoil is not on the EU sanctions list," it said in a statement.
The club also emphasizes that it has "complied at all times with all sanction requirements of the European Union and the Republic of Austria".
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