The picture above shows the jerseys of a few players on Manchester United, a British soccer team, featuring a sponsorship by the failed AIG.
When the news of AIG's failure broke, a friend of mine and I were wondering whether AIG would continue to sponsor the team. We both agreed it didn't seem like the company should be allowed to spend its money on sponsorships when it is being bailed out by the U.S. government.
An Associated Press article had this to say about the situation:
"For now, it appears that the players of Manchester United will keep the American International Group name on their uniforms. A Manchester United spokesman said there have been no discussions about AIG buying out the deal, and there are no plans for changes to the uniform. A spokesman for the insurer, Joe Norton, said 'nothing has changed' with the deal."
Let me know what you think about AIG's continued sponsorship in the comments.
One word: irresponsible.
Three words:
Irresponsible. United sucks.
I am waiting to find out if AIG will drop united. I really want to buy a new shirt but with the current sponson
"Manchester United's four-year 56.5 million (pounds) agreement with American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is the biggest shirt sponsorship deal in English football."
OVER $100 million. ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING! Shame on AIG, shame on MUFC. Perhaps now that AIG is technically owned by the working american taxpayers, they ought to have T.W.A.T.s on their shirts.
This makes me sick - what a joke - on both sides of the pond. Man Utd continues on without a hint of embarrassment with their association to the worst failure and corruption in the history of earth. Congratulations, asses