France

The French National Handball League (LNH) has signed a title sponsorship agreement with Lidl, while the German supermarket chain has also extended its partnership with the German Handball Federation (DHB).

Formula One motor-racing world championship team Renault has sealed a commercial partnership with Admiral Yachts.

Global hospitality group AccorHotels has signed up as an official sponsor of the Paris 2024 bid for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Indonesian tyre manufacturer Multistrada has signed a three-year global partnership with French Ligue 1 football club Paris Saint-Germain.

Italian sportswear manufacturer Macron has been unveiled as a new technical partner of French Ligue 1 football club Nice.

European camping holiday company Vacansoleil has extended its sponsorship deal with French Ligue 1 football club Lille.

The Paris 2024 bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has surpassed the €20m ($23m) mark for sponsorship revenue by unveiling three new partnerships.

Sporting goods manufacturer Hungaria is using sport sponsorships as part of a relaunch strategy to increase brand awareness and merchandising opportunities.

Paris 2024 has entered into a strategic partnership with the French division of the World Wide Fund for Nature which aims to boost the sustainability goals of its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sports equipment manufacturer Rhino Rugby has entered into a partnership with the French Rugby Federation (FFR).

European business services provider Samsic has opted to extend its sponsorship deal with French Ligue 1 football club Stade Rennais.

The French Football League (LFP) has agreed new sponsorship deals with recruitment agency Triangle Interim and vehicle maintenance group Auto Sécurité for its Coupe de la Ligue club competition.

Korean automotive company Hyundai has renewed its shirt sponsorship deal with French Ligue 1 football club Olympique Lyonnais.

Pizza restaurant and delivery company Domino’s has agreed a deal to become title sponsor of Ligue 2, the second tier of club football in France.

Online poker operator Winamax has extended its partnership with French Ligue 1 football club Nantes.

Horse racing stable Godolphin has sealed a partnership with sports footwear, apparel and equipment provider Under Armour.

Energy management firm Schneider Electric has extended its title sponsorship of the Paris Marathon, while Japanese sportswear company Asics has also renewed its partnership with the mass-participation event.

French sportswear and equipment brand Hungaria has entered into a partnership with Top 14 rugby union club Toulon.