Adidas suspends partnership with Russian football union

BERLIN, March 1 (Reuters) – German sportswear company Adidas has suspended its partnership with the Russian Football Union (RFS) with immediate effect, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. 

The spokesperson did not give additional details. 

The decision is in line with a series of those made by sports bodies to cut ties to Russian-affiliated bodies or companies following the war in Ukraine. 

(Reporting by Alexander HuebnerWriting by Miranda MurrayEditing by Madeline Chambers)

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