Italy

White goods manufacturer Beko last month agreed a one-year renewal of its title sponsorship of Italian basketball’s Serie A for the 2015-16 season as the company continues to deliberate over its sponsorship strategy.

Performance management software solutions group Tagetik has reached a deal to become an official partner of the Italian Cycling Federation (FCI).

Telecommunications company Telecom Italia (TIM) has secured an extension to its long running partnership with Lega Serie A, which encompasses title sponsorship of Serie A, the top division of Italian football, and other competitions.

Cosmetics and beauty products supplier Camurati has agreed to become a premium sponsor of Italian Serie A football team Torino.

French automotive manufacturer Renault has agreed to become an official supplier of Italian Serie A football team Napoli.

Online trading company IG has agreed a title sponsorship deal with Italy’s Lega Basket for its Coppa Italia knockout club basketball competition.

Turkish home appliance manufacturer Beko has extended its title sponsorship of Italy’s Serie A basketball league.

Italian-Swiss cruise ship operator MSC Crociere has entered into a partnership with Italian Serie A top-tier football club Torino.

Snack food manufacturer San Carlo has entered into a commercial agreement with the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI).

Formula One motor-racing team Toro Rosso has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Spanish brewery Estrella Galicia.

Automotive repairs chain PuntoPro has agreed a deal to become an official sponsor of the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR).

MotoGP World Championship motorcycling team Yamaha has reached a deal to make Italian car manufacturer Abarth an official sponsor.

High-end fabrics and furniture manufacturer Para-Tempotest has confirmed a shirt sponsorship deal with Italian Serie A football team Sampdoria.

Web hosting and cloud services company Aruba has agreed a three-year title sponsorship deal with the factory team of Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati in the Superbike World Championship.

Italian specialist clothing and footwear manufacturer Geox has agreed a supplier deal with its national winter sports federation, FISI.

Airline Emirates has renewed its shirt deal with Italian Serie A football club AC Milan from 2015-16 to 2019-20 at a significant increase.

Formula One motor-racing team Ferrari has signed a sponsorship deal with Mexican telecommunications company America Móvil.

Italian top-tier football club Cagliari has replaced its shirt sponsor for two Serie A games due to contractual problems.