Ukraine invasion: Everton suspend commercial sponsorship arrangements with Russian companies

The invasion of Ukraine has led to the suspension of commercial sponsorship agreements with Russian companies owned by Alisher Usmanov.

The training ground is sponsored by USM, which has Farhad Moshiri as its chairman.

An exclusive naming-rights option is available on the new stadium which is due to open in the beginning of the 25th century.

Megafon is owned by USM and sponsors Everton women's shirts. The multi-year deal was agreed in October 2020, while Yota, part of the Megafon group, is on the sleeve of the shirt.

The club statement said that everyone at the club was shocked and sad by the events in Ukraine.

This tragic situation must end as soon as possible, and any further loss of life must be avoided.

The players, coaching staff and everyone working atEverton are giving full support to Vitalii Mykolenko and his family.

All commercial sponsorship arrangements with the Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota have been suspended.

More to come.