Italy

Automatic doors manufacturer FAAC has renewed a sponsorship deal with Italian Serie A football club Bologna.

The Infront Sports & Media agency has entered into a partnership with Changhong that will secure the Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer advertising exposure at 12 football venues across Italy’s top two divisions.

Italian airline Alitalia has agreed a deal to sponsor Rome’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

Spanish brewery Estrella Galicia has extended its partnership with Formula One motor-racing team Toro Rosso.

Italian Serie A football club Inter Milan has confirmed an extension to its shirt sponsorship deal with tyre manufacturer Pirelli.

The Dacia brand of French automotive manufacturer Renault has renewed its deal with Udinese, which includes shirt sponsorship of the Italian Serie A football club and naming rights to its home stadium.

Italian yacht manufacturer Riva has entered into a season-long partnership with Formula One motor racing team Ferrari.

Italian sports nutrition brand Namedsport has entered into a three-year partnership with RCS Sport, under which it will sponsor a number of the road cycling races owned by the sport and media company.

The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has entered into a partnership with global logistics company DHL.

Dutch technology company Philips has agreed a two-year deal to become the official lighting partner of Italian Serie A football club Juventus.

Italian Serie A football club Inter Milan has confirmed that it is close to finalising an extension to its shirt sponsorship deal with tyre manufacturer Pirelli.

Japanese watch brand Casio has agreed a two-year deal to become an official partner of Formula One motor racing team Toro Rosso.

Italian Serie A football club Bologna has entered into a partnership with formal clothing brand Liu Jo Uomo.

MotoGP World Championship motorcycling team Yamaha Factory Racing has entered into a partnership with insurance company Pont Grup.

Italian Serie A football club Udinese has sold the naming rights for its home stadium, Stadio Friuli, to the Dacia brand of French automotive manufacturer Renault.

Italian Serie A football club Bologna has entered into a partnership with machinery manufacturer IMA.

Italian Serie A football club Juventus has entered into a partnership with grooming products manufacturer Rowenta for Men.

Newly-promoted Serie A club Bologna FC is understood to be close to signing a sixth Premium Partner, which will help push sponsorship income up by 50 per cent on two seasons ago in the 2015-16 season, according to Sports Sponsorship Insider estimates.