In addition, MOL will provide Ft 285 million to the Football Association (MLSZ) to use at its own discretion.

At a joint press conference with MLSZ general secretary Márton Vági, Hernádi said it is an honour to support the Hungarian national football team and he hopes that MOL can contribute to the team’s performance at this summer’s European championships.

The MLSZ budget totals Ft 3 billion this year, Vági said, of which the national team absorbs Ft 1 billion and the European championships alone will take up more than Ft 300 million.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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