Latin America
Concacaf, Fifa strike sponsorship ‘collaboration’
Concacaf, the governing body for football across North and Central America and the Caribbean, has struck an agreement with Fifa to jointly promote sponsorship opportunities for national team competitions…
Electronic Arts renews deal with Conmebol
Video game developer Electronic Arts (EA) has renewed its sponsorship agreement with South America’s football governing body Conmebol in a multi-year deal.
Rival investment funds make financial incentives to Brazilian clubs
The two collectives of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and B teams seeking to drive plans for a new Brazilian football league system have this week made new financial offers in a bid to entice rival clubs …
Adidas named Match Ball Provider of Leagues Cup
The Leagues Cup, the tournament involving 47 teams across Major League Soccer (MLS) and Mexico’s Liga MX, has announced Adidas as an Official Partner and Official Match Ball Provider in a multi-year a…
Chilean league ‘eyes investors for commercial vehicle’
Chile's Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (ANFP) is the latest professional football league to be seeking outside investment for a stake in its media rights, it has been reported.
AFA agrees regional deal with Xiaomi India
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has agreed a regional sponsorship deal with the Xiaomi India subsidiary of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi
AFA to get Indy 500 exposure as part of wider US commercial push
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) will have a brand presence at this month's Indianapolis 500, the flagship race of the IndyCar motor racing season, as part of wider plans to grow its commercial…
Puerto Rican Football Federation brings in agencies to drive commercial development
The Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF) has appointed the O Street Consulting and A. López agencies to aid its commercial development.
‘Legalisation is essential for the Brazilian betting sector | Darwin Filho, Esportes da Sorte
What’s important: Brand building and creating strong ties with passionate communities.
Target sports: Football, MMA, jiu-jitsu, stock car racing.
Banco do Brasil extends backing of World Surf League
Banco do Brasil has renewed a domestic sponsorship deal with the World Surf League.
The new one-year agreement will grant Banco do Brasil continued brand exposure at events held in its home country
Assaí extends Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title sponsorship, Betano backs Série B
Brazilian cash and carry operator Assaí Atacadista has agreed a one-season extension to its title sponsorship of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, while sports betting operator Betano has become the new t…
Blaze to replace Pixbet as Santos’ main shirt sponsor
Brazilian betting company Blaze has agreed a deal to become the new main shirt sponsor of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Santos.
Dafabet becomes AFA regional sponsor in Asia
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has announced betting company Dafabet as its new regional sponsor in Asia through until 2024
Nike adds Liga MX Femenil to women’s football portfolio
US sportswear and equipment manufacturer Nike has furthered its commitment to women’s football by agreeing a sponsorship deal with Liga MX Femenil, the top division in Mexico.
Overseas betting firms to be banned from sponsoring Brazilian clubs
Betting companies will be prevented from sponsoring sports clubs in Brazil if they do not have an established headquarters in the country, according to a new measure being proposed by the Brazilian Ministry…
Inter Milan signs Ria Money Transfer, Afizzionados deals
Italian Serie A club Inter Milan has announced a new sponsorship deal with Ria Money Transfer, a company owned by Euronet Group that specialises in cross-border money transfers
Anheuser-Busch extends with Mexican federation, adds women’s team to deal
Anheuser-Busch has announced a multi-year sponsorship renewal of a long-time agreement with the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) as the official beer partner for the men's national team's United States…
Fortaleza benefits from Brazilian betting boom with Novibet front-of-shirt deal
Fortaleza has become the latest Campeonato Brasileirão Série A club to benefit from the boom in betting sponsorship in Brazilian football. Ben Cronin reports.