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Guinness replaces TikTok as Women’s Six Nations title sponsor, men’s renewal inked
Guinness is to take on title sponsorship of the Women's Six Nations, as part of its renewal with Six Nations Rugby that was officially announced today (Tuesday)
Decathlon takes on title sponsorship of French UCI WorldTour team
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon has been announced as the new co-title sponsor of UCI WorldTour team AG2R Citroën, with the French automotive manufacturer downgrading to a lower-tier partnership with the squad.
Paris Baguette deal spotlights PSG’s new popularity in Korea
Korean forward Lee Kang-in will be at the heart of Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette's global deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG’s retail growth contributes to €800m revenue record
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will open its 10th international official store next month in Toronto as it builds on a retail operation worth a record €85m ($93m) in 2022-23, the French Ligue 1 club’s chief rev…
Former Brentford commercial director Parkinson joins Alpine
The Renault-owned Formula 1 team Alpine has appointed former Brentford executive James Parkinson as its new UK commercial director
LCL continues to ride in yellow with Tour de France
French financial services LCL has agreed a five-year extension to its historic connection with the emblem of the Tour de France, the cycling Grand Tour’s iconic yellow jersey.
Lexus accelerates tennis sponsorship growth with Paris Masters deal
Japanese car brand Lexus has continued its tennis sponsorship drive after announcing a new agreement with the Rolex Paris Masters tournament
Hisense extends with PSG as Chinese brand’s TV sales soar
Chinese electronic appliance company Hisense has extended its global sponsorship of French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain for another two years as it continues to use sport to increase brand awareness
BeIN hampered by French legislation over Plus500 sponsorship in Champions League
Pay-TV broadcaster beIN Sports has once again been forced to curtail some of its live football output in France because of legislation pertaining to online financial trading firm Plus500.
Sportfive bolsters handball presence with FFHB appointment
The French Handball Federation (FFHB) has announced Sportfive as its exclusive agency for sponsorship sales.
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.
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
AS Monaco leverages virtual advertising to strike 6686 deal
AS Monaco will use virtual advertising to activate a three-year sponsorship deal with betting firm 6686 covering the Asia region
PSG strikes global sponsorship deal with Yassir
French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain has announced a new three-year global sponsorship deal with North African 'super app' Yassir
PSG draws strength from first post-Messi deal with Brilliantcrypto
Brilliantcrypto's global sponsorship deal with PSG demonstrates the Parisian club's ongoing appeal to Asian brands.
LVMH finally agrees contract as Paris 2024 final top-tier sponsor
The Paris 2024 organising committee (Cojop) has confirmed the long-anticipated news that French luxury goods giant LVMH has become a ‘Premium Partner’ to next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Peugeot maintains long-running Stade Toulousain sponsorship
French automotive manufacturer Peugeot has extended its long-running association with domestic Top 14 champion Stade Toulousain by agreeing a three-season renewal to its role as the rugby union club’s m…
Caisse des Dépôts, Arena join Paris 2024 sponsorship portfolio
Caisse des Dépôts, a French public sector financial institution, and Arena Group, which provides temporary structures and associated services for events and commercial use around the world, have signed u…