Schalke urges Ukraine peace amid scrutiny of Gazprom sponsor

Posted February 22, 2022 6:00 am

The Associated Press

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) - German soccer club Schalke expressed "great concern'ť on Tuesday over Moscow's intervention in Ukraine amid scrutiny of the team's long-standing sponsorship by Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom.

'œSchalke will monitor further developments, evaluate them and make a strong appeal for peace to protect those affected by the crisis,'ť the second-division club said in a statement.

Schalke, which was relegated from the Bundesliga last year, has had Gazprom as its main sponsor since 2007.

The team said Gazprom's German subsidiary has been a 'œreliable partner'ť for 15 years while also being a gas supplier to Germany.

"Those responsible for the club are in constant dialogue with the long-standing main sponsor,'ť the Gelsenkirchen-based club said, stressing that it is 'œwithout question that the club is committed to peace and peaceful coexistence.'ť

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