Borussia Dortmund, one of the giants of German football, cancels its business contract with Rheinmetall, one of the largest arms manufacturing companies in this country.
The cancellation of the contract follows "increasing criticism from Dortmund fans" of the club receiving financial support from a weapons company.
Dortmund signed a three-year contract worth $10 million per year (about $30 million over three years) with Rheinmetall in 2024, which has since met with strong opposition from some of its fans.
Dortmund CEO Carsten Kramer announced on Friday that the team's contract with the arms company "will not be renewed".
Mr. Kramer said that canceling this contract would reduce the financial strength of the club, but promised that he would look for alternative ways.
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