Schalke to remove logo of Russian company Gazprom from their shirts

Schalke player Darko Churlinov pictured during last weekend's fixture against SC Paderborn. Image: Alamy Stock Photo Schalke player Darko Churlinov pictured during last weekend's fixture against SC Paderborn. Image: Alamy Stock Photo Updated 10 minutes ago

“In light of the events, developments and escalation of the past days, FC Schalke 04 has decided to remove the logo of the main sponsor, Gazprom, from the shirts,” the second division club said in a statement.In place of the sponsor, players would carry the team name across their shirt, the club said, adding that the decision had been taken “after talks” with Gazprom’s Germania subsidiary.

Earlier today, the club announced that Matthias Warnig, a Gazprom representative on the club’s supervisory board, would step back from his role.

That'll teach them. Euro-weenies.

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