Rheinmetall Sponsoring

Rheinmetall to Become Champion Partner to BVB

Top Football Club Borussia Dortmund Announces Multiyear Sponsorship Deal with Weapons Manufacturer

Rheinmetall Media News Watch

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) - Borussia Dortmund has signed a new sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and will become the club's "Champion Partner." The deal, which was reported by Handelsblatt on Tuesday, will run for three years and is worth a reported €25 million ($26.5 million) per year.

Rheinmetall is a major global supplier of weapons and military equipment, and its products have been used in conflicts around the world. The company's sponsorship of Borussia Dortmund has raised concerns among some fans and human rights groups, who argue that it is inappropriate for a football club to partner with a company that profits from war.

In a statement, Borussia Dortmund said that it is "aware of the concerns that have been raised about Rheinmetall's sponsorship of the club." However, the club said that it believes that "dialogue and engagement" with the company is the best way to address these concerns.

Rheinmetall has defended its sponsorship of Borussia Dortmund, saying that it is a "proud supporter of German football." The company said that it is "committed to responsible business practices" and that it "fully respects the human rights of all people."

The sponsorship deal between Borussia Dortmund and Rheinmetall is the latest in a growing trend of partnerships between football clubs and weapons manufacturers. In recent years, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have all signed sponsorship deals with arms companies.

This trend has been criticized by some fans and human rights groups, who argue that it is inappropriate for football clubs to partner with companies that profit from war. However, the clubs involved in these partnerships have defended their decisions, arguing that the deals are financially beneficial and that they allow the clubs to invest in their teams and facilities.