Everton cut ties with Russian companies linked to Alisher Usmanov | OneFootball

Everton have confirmed they are suspending all sponsorship agreements with Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota.

The Toffees released a statement on Wednesday revealing that they have cut ties with companies linked to one of their investors, Alisher Usmanov.

Usmanov is one of a number of oligarchs to have recently had his assets frozen by the British Government due to his ties to Vladimir Putin.

A statement on the Everton website read: “Everyone at Everton remains shocked and saddened by the appalling events unfolding 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 at Everton is providing full support to our player Vitalii Mykolenko and his family and will continue to do so.

“The Club can confirm that it has suspended with immediate effect all commercial sponsorship arrangements with the Russian companies USM, Megafon and Yota.”