Italy
Serie A clubs handed new sponsorship opportunity
Italian Serie A football clubs have been afforded a new sponsorship opportunity after Lega Serie A, the governing body of the top division, approved the introduction of a fourth branding place on shirts.
New Euro club competition helps Pro12 title increase
The creation of a new European club rugby tournament and an increase in competition for qualification to the tournament from Pro12 clubs were driving factors behind an increase in the value of title sponsorship rights for rugby union’s Pro12 league.
Napoli feeds appetite with secondary shirt sponsor
Italian Serie A football club Napoli has agreed a new sponsorship deal with national pasta company Pasta Garofalo.
Pro12 drinks to Guinness backing
Irish beer brand Guinness has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the Pro12 European club rugby union tournament.
Atalanta powered by SuisseGas sponsorship
Energy company SuisseGas has agreed a deal to become the new main sponsor of Italian Serie A football club Atalanta.
Haas Automation enters F1 with Ferrari
North American computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool builder Haas Automation has agreed a deal with Formula One motor-racing team Ferrari.
Fiat motors on with Italian basketball
Car maker Fiat has extended its deal as an official partner of the FIP, the governing body of basketball in Italy.
How the 2013 America’s Cup teams were funded
The value and scope of team sponsorships varied wildly among the teams that competed in the finals of the 34th America’s Cup, held in 2013.
Lazio measures up for Domenico Vacca
Italian Serie A football club Lazio has agreed a partnership with Domenico Vacca to make the fashion brand its official formalwear provider.
Renault’s Dacia secures extension with Udinese
French car maker Renault has renewed a deal with Udinese for its Dacia brand to remain the Italian Serie A football club’s main sponsor for the 2014-15 season.
CAA Sports to market rights for Roma’s new stadium
The CAA Sports agency has been appointed by AS Roma to help the Italian Serie A football club market sponsorship rights to its new stadium.
WSBK steps forward with Pantofola d’Ora
Italian footwear manufacturer Pantofola d’Oro has struck a partnership deal with the Superbike World Championship.
32Red: Seeking brand consideration in a competitive market
Online gaming company 32Red will use its recently-signed shirt sponsorship with Scottish football club Rangers to drive brand awareness, as well as consideration of the brand when sports fans choose an online gaming provider.
Roma to finish season with Sky sponsorship
Italian Serie A football team Roma has reached an agreement with Sky Italia to carry the pay-television broadcaster’s branding on the front of its shirts for the final two matches of the 2013-14 season.
Infront to lead Inter Milan sponsorship drive
Italian Serie A football team Inter Milan has entered into a four-year commercial agreement with the Infront Sports & Media agency.
AC Milan races ahead with Toyo Tires deal
Japanese tyre manufacturer Toyo Tires and Rubber has agreed to become a premium sponsor of Italian Serie A football club AC Milan.
ATP powers home Enel extension
Italian power company Enel has announced a three-year renewal to its partnership with the Association of Tennis Professionals, the governing body of men’s professional tennis.
GDF Suez empowered by Giro sponsorship
Energy company GDF Suez has reached an agreement to become a top tier sponsor of this year’s Giro d’Italia cycling race.