LONDON: The European Club Association has not only endorsed the weekend action by continental governing body UEFA against Russian clubs but suspended their membership because of the war in Ukraine.

ECA, chaired by Nasser Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, also approved UEFA’s cancellaton of its sponsorship by Russian energy giant Gazprom.

A statement said: “The board is also committed to continuing all efforts to provide the necessary support to Ukrainian clubs and their players during this difficult period.”

Sportswear giant Adidas has suspended its commercial partnership with the Russian Football Union.

A statement said: “Adidas is suspending its partnership with the Russian Football Federation with immediate effect.”

In 2020 the company generated 2.9pc of its turnover in the Russia, Ukraine and CIS region. .

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