In a bold statement expressed their outrage over VfB Stuttgart’s decision to don a new sponsor’s logo for their upcoming match against Arminia Bielefeld.

The French betting company emphasized that this action constitutes a clear violation of their contractual agreement, labeling it as “repeatedly damaging to reputation and business.” The statement reflects the severity of their disappointment and highlights the potential consequences of Stuttgart’s decision.

As the DFB-Pokal final approaches, Stuttgart has announced that they will showcase Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) as their new kit sponsor. The bank swiftly agreed to take on the sponsorship for this high-stakes match, which is set to kick off at 20:00 local time and will be broadcast live on ZDF and through streaming services. Stuttgart explained that due to contractual obligations, their previous sponsor will not be featured in the final. 

Despite the backlash surrounding the sponsorship switch, VfB Stuttgart maintains that this change was necessary for the club’s commercial interests. In a bid to reassure fans who have already purchased the exclusive special edition kits, Rouven Kasper, the club’s Marketing and Sales Executive, stated, “We will reach out to all jersey buyers in the coming week to express our gratitude.” This gesture aims to mitigate any disappointment and strengthen the bond between the club and its supporters.

As VfB Stuttgart prepares for this pivotal match, the spotlight remains on how the club navigates the fallout from this sponsorship controversy while striving for victory on the pitch.