Cristiano Ronaldo, a Manchester United striker, has joined the plea for peace in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On Thursday, February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine, starting strikes across the country.
‘We need to create a better world for our children,’ the 37-year-old tweeted to his 407 million Instagram followers. I’m hoping for world peace.’
Ronaldo’s club Man United have since ripped up their £40million sponsorship deal with Aeroflot. T
he six-year agreement with the Russian national airline still had 18 months to run, but United confirmed on Friday that it has been terminated.
The club are also organising the removal of Aeroflot’s branding from Old Trafford – where the airline’s name is painted across the car park behind the Stretford End – with work set to start as soon as possible.