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Rheinmetall to Sponsor Bundesliga Club Borussia Dortmund
BVB Signs Three-Year Deal with Weapons Manufacturer
Partnership to Focus on Sports and Social Initiatives
Borussia Dortmund (BVB), one of Germany's top football clubs, has announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall. The deal, which was signed on Monday, will see Rheinmetall become a "Champion Partner" to BVB.
Rheinmetall is a global defense and technology group that manufactures a wide range of weapons and other military equipment. The company has come under fire in recent years for its role in the arms trade and for its alleged complicity in human rights abuses.
BVB's decision to partner with Rheinmetall has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans have expressed concern about the club's association with a company that produces weapons, while others have argued that the deal is a necessary step for the club to remain competitive.
BVB's CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke, said that the club was "proud" to partner with Rheinmetall. He said that the deal would allow BVB to "further develop our sporting and social initiatives." Rheinmetall's CEO, Armin Papperger, said that the company was "delighted" to be partnering with BVB.
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