[Soccer]Mr. and Mrs. Beckham donate 150 million yen to support Ukraine Premier League broadcast stop in Russia | SPREAD

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2022.03.09

Kazuya Hiruma

David Beckham (left) and Victoria Beckham (C) Getty Images

As Russia continues to invade Ukraine, the sports world is moving to eliminate Russia. Among them, the Premier League of Soccer announced that it has suspended the contract with Russia’s broadcasting partner “Okko Sports”. As a result, it is no longer possible to watch the Premier League in Russia. Also, a soccer legend,David BeckhamHe also donated regarding 150 million yen to Ukraine.

◆[Instagram post]Beckham donates 150 million yen to support Ukraine “I would be very grateful if you might join us to support innocent children.”

■ Strongly criticized as a league

The Premier League released a statement on the 8th (9th Japan time). “The Premier League and its affiliates today immediately suspended their contract with Russian broadcast partner Okko Sport and donated £ 1 million to help the Ukrainian people. We have unanimously agreed to donate. ” “The league strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We seek peace and care for all those affected,” he said. The £ 1 million donation will be donated to the Disaster Emergency Commission (DEC) and will be delivered directly to those in need of humanitarian assistance.

The Premier League also showed solidarity with Ukraine last weekend, with captains of all clubs wearing special armbands made in the Ukrainian flag color. The words “Football Stands Together” were displayed on the screen of the stadium once morest the blue and yellow background of the Ukrainian flag.

Also, according to the English newspapers “Manchester Evening News” and “Mirror”, former England midfielder David Beckham,Victoria BeckhamIt is said that the couple made a donation to Ukraine through the “7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund” established in UNICEF. According to “Miller,” the amount is £ 1 million.

Beckham sent a message through the fund’s homepage and his Instagram, “I would be very grateful if you might join us to help innocent children,” and Ukrainian children suffering from war. Called for help.

◆ Former world No. 1 Andy Murray donates all prize money to support Ukraine The International Tennis Federation and others also contribute 80 million yen

◆ “Thinking regarding you” Djokovic promises to support former players who participated in battle in Ukraine A circle of solidarity in the tennis world

◆ “Ukrainians choose death” Zinchenko keeps crying, criticizing Russian player who does not speak

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[Instagram post]Beckham donates 150 million yen to support Ukraine “I would be very grateful if you might join us to support innocent children.”

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