Latin America
Corinthians betting shirt sponsor secured after VaideBet exit
VaideBet terminating its record shirt sponsorship of Corinthians has not dissuaded the Brazilian club from doing business with betting operators, with rival Esportes da Sorte stepping into the breach.
Puma extends sole Brazil kit supplier deal with Palmeiras
Amid interest from several rivals, Puma has extended its kit supplier agreement with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras.
Engelbert Strauss signals Americas push with Mexican FA deal
German workwear brand Engelbert Strauss has signalled its intention to move into the Americas by agreeing a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) on the eve of the C…
VaideBet terminates record Corinthians deal amid corruption probe
Just six months after announcing a record shirt sponsorship deal with Corinthians, online betting company VaideBet has ended the agreement amid an ongoing anti-corruption investigation involving the Brazilian football club.
Conmebol leans on Chinese brands again with TCL Copa América renewal
Consumer electronics brand TCL has extended its sponsorship agreement with Conmebol and will once again be a sponsor of this year’s Copa América tournament, becoming the latest Chinese brand to announce a deal with the South American football confederation.
BYD takes regional option in Copa América play
Chinese electric car leader BYD has signed as regional sponsor of the 2024 Copa América in a deal that could include digital overlay technology at the tournament for the first time.
Supponor, TGI Sport to serve LatAm with remote operating hub
Virtual advertising technology firm Supponor and TGI Sport, the tech-led sports media agency part owned by Bruin-Capital, are planning to build a new remote operating centre together in South America to better serve the region.
Betano advances Latin America push with Argentinian league title sponsorship
Kaizen Gaming's deal with Argentine Football Association comes on the heels of its title sponsorship of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Betting money continues to flood Brazilian football with record Vasco-Betfair deal
Vasco da Gama has landed the biggest sponsorship deal in its history, selling its front-of-shirt inventory to Betfair, as the battle for market share among betting brands in Brazil escalates
Flamengo extends Adidas connection with improved kit deal
A contract extended through to the end of 2029 will see Flamengo entitled to an increased minimum guarantee of R$74m (€13.3m/$14.2m) per year.
Mapfre takes Copa Libertadores top sponsors into double figures
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has matched the number of commercial partners as in the previous cycle for the Copa Libertadores, its premier clubs competition, with Spanish insurance…
Nike supplies Uruguay’s Copa America kits as AUF plans long-term tender
The Uruguayan Football Federation (AUF) is to launch a kit supply tender later this year after signing a short-term deal with Nike for the upcoming men's Copa America.
Brazil betting boom continues as Betano picks up Série A title rights
With restrictions on gambling in Brazil loosening, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A has its first title sponsor from the betting category in the form of Greece-based Betano.
Hyundai deal takes Copa Libertadores portfolio close to completion
South Korean car maker Hyundai Motor has signed as a new top-tier sponsor of South America’s main club competition, the Copa Libertadores, for three years until 2026.
Itaú signs Miami Open extension to 2028, Haier renews with ATP
Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco has agreed a four-year extension to its presenting sponsorship deal with tennis’ Miami Open.
Palmeiras outlier in Brax-dominated pitchside ads market with Sport Hub renewal
Brazilian football giants Palmeiras has signed off a new lucrative deal with Sports Hub, for the Brazilian technology solutions company to continue selling its perimeter LED board and on-pitch advertising assets to 2029.
Sportingbet, Xamã and the Copa Libertadores
Sportingbet ran an influencer-led campaign in Brazil to tee up its sponsorship of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.
McDonald’s joins F1’s regional sponsorship portfolio with focus on LatAm
McDonald's, the US fast food giant, has become a sponsor of Formula 1 motor racing for the first time, signing a regional deal covering Latin America.