SPORT SCAN – Nike said it was suspending ties with the Russian, tested positive at the Australian Open. In the aftermath, Tag Heuer has broken off discussions.
Nike will not take long to make a decision. Via his spokesman, the US giant was keen to distance himself from Maria Sharapova, one of its most popular ambassadors. “We are saddened and surprised by the information about Maria Sharapova said KeJuan Wilkins. We decided to suspend our relationship with Maria the time of the survey. We will continue to closely monitor (development) of the situation. “
Tag Heuer puts an end to discussions initiated with Sharapova
In the wake of brand to the point, Tag Heuer went even further by breaking off discussions with the Russian. The Swiss watchmaker has decided not to renew its contract with the player, the latter ending in December. “We were currently in discussions to extend our collaboration, says the brand via a statement. Given the circumstances, the Swiss watch brand suspend the negotiations and decided not to renew its contract with Ms. Sharapova. “
In announcing Monday his positive drug test at the recent Australian Open, the former World No. 1 knew he was able to see its main sponsors turn your back. As quickly, probably not. Temporarily suspended from March 12, “pending the conduct of the proceedings” and that for an indefinite period, the Russian risk a suspension of several years. Given this assumption and by the time the doping scandals accumulate, Nike did not hesitate to take the lead by suspending its cooperation with the champion of 28 years. Ditto for Tag Heuer.
Sportive best paid in the world in 2015
The sign is strong. Symbolic. Maria Sharapova, who won 35 career titles including five Grand Slam, was also known to the public for its beauty and its many appearances in commercials to the beginning of the major tournaments in tennis. Among the most popular ambassadors of the brand to the point, the Tsarina had particularly raised $ 29 million in 2015, of which only 7 from its sporting results, making her the highest paid sports in the world. At the level of his sport, the Russian proved to be the benchmark in terms of business.
A fortune estimated at more than $ 200 million
A bit like David Beckham, Lionel Messi better paid than even in the last years of her career, she has amassed that season more money than Serena Williams, without winning major tournaments, against three American. His fortune is estimated at more than $ 200 million. “The beauty sells. I know it’s partly why people want me and it suits me. I will not make myself ugly on purpose, “she had said once.
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