Latin America

Brazilian satellite-television operator Sky has entered into a partnership with the National Basketball League (LNB), the governing body of the sport in the country, under which it will become an official sponsor of the top-tier NBB competition.

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Botafogo has named Brazilian sportswear brand Topper as its new kit partner.

The North American division of Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Mexican Football Federation.

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Santos has renewed its shirt sponsorship deal with Brazilian conglomerate Grupo Algar.

Brazilian company Localiza has been named the official car rental partner of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Spanish LaLiga football club Real Madrid has entered into a partnership with Mexican food brand FUD.

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Corinthians has agreed a shirt sponsorship deal with online betting firm Winnerplay.net.

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Palmeiras has extended its kit sponsorship deals with financial services group Crefisa and São Paulo-based education centre Faculdade das Américas (FAM).

Canadian sports apparel provider Dryworld has continued its Brazilian football investment drive by entering into a partnership with Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club Atlético Mineiro.

Budget hotel chain Super 8 has secured a sponsorship deal with Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Cruzeiro.

Government-owned bank Caixa Economica Federal has agreed shirt sponsorship deals with Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football clubs Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro.

Tyre manufacturer Continental has acquired naming rights for the Copa do Brasil club football competition under a three-year deal.

Canadian sports apparel provider Dryworld has entered into a partnership with Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Goiás.

Japanese electronics company Panasonic has been named the official ceremony partner of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Fluminense has entered into a partnership with Canadian sports apparel provider Dryworld.

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club São Paulo has named higher education institution FIAP as its new front-of-shirt sponsor.

Cleaning products and accessories company Kärcher has agreed a deal to become an official supplier of next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Morocco’s national carrier Royal Air Maroc has entered into a partnership with Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Santos.