In three days the Borussia Dortmund will face the Champions League final against Real Madrid. It will be the last act of a season in which Edin Terzic’s team has struggled a bit in the league, while in Europe they have showcased all their talents, reaching the end. It will be the last act, yes, but also a debut match for a new sponsor at Borussia Dortmund. A sponsor who sparked the anger of the fans.
In the morning the BvB announced a new partnership with Rheinmetall, a local company that produces weapons, especially projectiles and tank equipment. The fans lashed out against the yellow and black club over this matter. The spokesperson of Unsere Kurve, the most important part of organized support, a Sky Sports Germany he expressed himself like this:
“We are all shocked. We never imagined that Borussia Dortmund would consider collaborating with a company in this sector.” Sponsor Rheinmetall will be present at Borussia Dortmund starting from the Champions League final.
Taking responsibility: @RheinmetallAG We are „Champion Partner“ of BVB
🗯️ „Sicherheit und Verteidigung sind elementary Eckpfeiler unserer Demokratie. Deshalb halten wir es für die rich Entscheidung, uns sehr intensive damit zu beschäftigen, wie wir diese Eckpfeiler schützen.… pic.twitter.com/EwWy0r0HLD
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