Europe
Then there was one: Burnley secures Uphold as sleeve sponsor
Burnley FC has struck a sleeve sponsorship deal with US-based digital trading platform Uphold, leaving Chelsea FC as the only club in the English Premier League not to have sold the inventory
Investec replaces Heineken as Champions Cup title sponsor
Banking and wealth management services brand Investec has taken over the title rights to the European Rugby Champions Cup in a five-year deal, ending Heineken’s long-standing naming association with t…
Greenpeace calls out TotalEnergies’ France 2023 RWC sponsorship as ‘greenwashing’
Environmental group Greenpeace has condemned TotalEnergies’ sponsorship of the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France with the release of an animated video that depicts oil flooding the pitch at the Stade de France, the venue for the opening match of the tournament on September 8.
Nottingham Forest turns to betting brand Kaiyun to end shirt sponsorship search
English Premier League club Nottingham Forest has ended its long-running saga to find a front-of-shirt sponsor by agreeing a two-year deal with Asian betting brand Kaiyun.
Riyadh Air starts low on rights fee escalator for Atlético shirt deal
Riyadh Air has put Atlético de Madrid at the centre of its efforts to build a global brand ahead of its maiden commercial flight in 2025.
Sheffield United fills sleeve sponsor slot with Gtech deal
UK home appliances manufacturer Gtech has strengthened its presence in the Premier League market by agreeing a sleeve sponsorship deal with Sheffield United.
Visit Rwanda adds Bayern Munich to sponsorship portfolio
Country tourism board Visit Rwanda has struck another high-profile football sponsorship after announcing a new five-year deal with Bayern Munich
AstroPay focuses on product integration in Wolves main shirt deal
AstroPay extends Wolves front-of-shirt deal into second season
Brand wants to appeal to sports fans via integration of rewards-based payment platform
Castore-run retail ops will revert to Newcastle after Adidas kit takeover
Premier League Newcastle United will see its retail operations – run by the incumbent kit supplier Castore since the 2021-22 season – revert back to the club when Adidas takes over the technical role nex…
Deutsche Telekom expands Euro 2024 presence with national sponsorship
German telco Deutsche Telekom has furthered its association with Euro 2024 by becoming a national sponsor of the event
McLaren responds to calls to remove Velo branding for Dutch Grand Prix
McLaren Racing is resisting calls from Dutch health organisations to remove branding of tobacco-free nicotine specialist Velo from its car for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix
Late cancellation of Fulham W88 deal opens door for Burnley FC
Fulham FC’s decision to exercise a break clause in its front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with W88 paved the way for Burnley FC to agree its own main shirt sponsorship deal with the ubiquitous betting brand.
6686 continues European club spree with VfL Wolfsburg deal
Asian-facing betting operator 6686 has added Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg to its bulging football sponsorship portfolio
EXCLUSIVE: Heineken renews Champions League sponsorship
Heineken has agreed a three-year renewal of its global sponsorship deal with the Uefa Champions League, SportBusiness can exclusively reveal
Monaco agrees Royal Caribbean, Teddy Smith kit sponsorship deals
AS Monaco has agreed new sponsorship deals with global cruise line Royal Caribbean and fashion brand Teddy Smith
HSBC continues title support for revamped Rugby Sevens Series
HSBC has re-committed to the Rugby Seven Series as World Rugby exerts greater control over the event.
Top-tier additions drive Ryder Cup sponsorship revenue uplift
Sponsorship revenue for the Ryder Cup has risen by 153 per cent during the current cycle after the additions made to the premium Worldwide Partner tier, SportBusiness understands
JD Sports adds Sevilla to portfolio of club sleeve deals
JD Sports has continued its recent sponsorship drive by acquiring the sleeve sponsor rights at LaLiga club Sevilla