“In line with real world actions taken

Despite EA Sports removing Russian Ultimate Team items from FIFA 22, there are still prominent FUT 23 Coins  advertising hoardings displaying Gazprom, a Russian state-owned energy corporation.

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Advertisements for the energy corporation can clearly be seen during replays and the build-up towards EUFA Champions League games.

NME reached out to EA for comment on the situation, as we verified first-hand the advertising hoardings display these Gazprom visuals. EA said: “For the time being, EA have nothing specific to comment on regarding the exclusion of Russian sponsors.”

“EA Sports stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian People and like so many voices across the world of football, calls for peace and an end to the invasion of Ukraine.

“In line with real world actions taken by our partners at FIFA and UEFA, the following FUT Items will no longer be available in FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) Packs and Ultimate Draft:

Player Items from Russian clubsKit Items from Russian clubsStadia and Stadium Items from Russian clubs and the buying FIFA 23 Coins national teamRussian Manager League Consumable ItemsManager Items from the Russian Premier League