South America
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.
Betano continues South America expansion with Conmebol agreement
Sports betting firm Betano has bolstered its sponsorship portfolio in South America after today announcing a new four-year deal with the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
Mercado Livre acquires Pacaembu Stadium naming rights
E-commerce platform Mercado Livre has acquired the naming rights to the Pacaembu Stadium in São Paulo in a deal stretching over 30 years.
Wanda Sports renews AFA sponsorship role in China
Wanda Sports Group has renewed an exclusive commercial agreement with the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) to broker sponsorship agreements in China until the end of 2024
Superbet replaces Sportsbet.io on São Paulo shirtfront
São Paulo FC has named online bookmaker Superbet – a newcomer to the Brazilian market – as the club’s new master sponsor on a three-year deal from 2024 to 2026.
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Corinthians-VaideBet shirt deal sets Brazilian club record
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians has signed the “largest master sponsorship contract" in the history of Brazilian football with online betting company VaideBet.
Stake joins Brazilian football gambling sponsorship trend
Online cryptocurrency gambling platform Stake has expanded its presence in football with the acquisition of Brazilian club Juventude’s front-of-shirt sponsorship rights.
Brazil ends long wait to regulate sports betting market
A federal sports betting marketplace will be launched in Brazil, after the country passed regulations to finally bring clarity to the activity.
São Paulo and Bahia strike new stadium naming deals
Brands from the confectionery and betting sectors have broadened the stadium naming rights market for top-tier football clubs in Brazil
Vitória members approve controversial stadium naming rights deal, veto club naming
Members of newly promoted Brazilian Série A side Esporte Clube Vitória have voted to approve a new stadium naming rights deal with escort company Fatal Model while also rejecting a proposal to sell club naming rights to the same company.
Globo regains Copa América rights, Michelob Ultra sponsors 2024 edition
Brazilian media group Globo has reclaimed rights to the Copa América after securing exclusivity in the country to next year’s tournament, while brewing giant AB InBev will sponsor the event through its Michelob Ultra brand.
New Balance agrees ‘exclusive’ kit deal with São Paulo in Brazil
New Balance will take over from Adidas as the kit supplier to Brazilian club São Paulo from January 2024 in a deal that makes the sports brand exclusive to the club in Brazil.
Rival Brazilian groups join forces against proposed betting sponsorship ban
Some of Brazil’s biggest football clubs have registered their "enormous concern" at government proposals to ban betting operator sponsorships in football.