Bayern end controversial partnership with Qatar Airways

Bayern's new CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said the team and Qatar Airways "have worked together successfully and learned from each other"

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Bayern Munich's Andreas Jung (R) shakes hands with Qatar Airways’ Akbar al-Baker during a press conference to announce a new sponsorship deal in August 2017. AFP Photo

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Bayern Munich said Wednesday they had decided not to renew their sponsorship arrangement with Qatar Airways, which had long been controversial because of human rights concerns in the Gulf country.

Bayern end controversial partnership with Qatar Airways

Bayern's new CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said the team and Qatar Airways "have worked together successfully and learned from each other"

Bayern Munich's Andreas Jung (R) shakes hands with Qatar Airways’ Akbar al-Baker during a press conference to announce a new sponsorship deal in August 2017. AFP Photo

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