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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Alisher Usmanov, who has sponsorship links to Everton FC, has had his assets frozen as part of sanctions enforced by the European Union (EU) in response to Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

The Uzbek-born billionaire\u2019s USM Holdings sponsors Everton\u2019s training ground, with an initial 5-year deal announced back in 2017.<\/p>\n

It also has an option on naming rights for the Toffees\u2019 new stadium, a deal worth \u00a330 million (about $40.2 million) to the club.<\/p>\n

The EU said in a statement that its Council had \u201cadded 26 persons and one entity to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.\u201d<\/p>\n

And a regulation update in the Official Journal of the European Union said Usmanov, a long-time business partner of Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, was among the 26.<\/p>\n

The statement added that restrictive measures included \u201can asset freeze and a prohibition from making funds available to the listed individuals and entities\u201d.<\/p>\n

Also, a travel ban is applicable to the listed persons and prevents them from entering or transiting through EU territory.<\/p>\n

The regulation update describes Usmanov as a \u201cpro-Kremlin oligarch with particularly close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.\u201d<\/p>\n

It added: \u201cHe has been referred to as one of Vladimir Putin\u2019s favourite oligarchs.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s considered to be one of Russia\u2019s businessmen-officials, who were entrusted with servicing financial flows, but their positions depend on the will of the president.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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