Adidas suspends Russian national teams kit deal

Josip Ilicic of Slovenia fights for ball with Zelimkhan Bakaev & Fedor Kudryashov of Russia during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)
Josip Ilicic of Slovenia fights for ball with Zelimkhan Bakaev & Fedor Kudryashov of Russia during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier (Photo by Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

Sportswear manufacturer Adidas has suspended its sponsorship agreement with the Russian Football Union amid the ongoing Russian invasion and bombardment of Ukraine.

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