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Daily Mirror
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Tom Bryant

Robbie Williams branded 'hypocritical' over Ukraine gig due to Russian oligarch links

Robbie Williams faces claims of hypocrisy for promoting a football match to help Ukraine war ­victims after previously making cash from Russian oligarchs.

The star will perform at half-time during Sunday’s Soccer Aid game, an event he founded in 2006.

But his appearance has sparked ­controversy given his former financial links to super-rich Russians, some of who are now ­sanctioned for their close ties to Vladimir Putin who recently invaded Ukraine.

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