South America
Caixa title sponsorship a welcome development for LNB amid CBB fallout
Brazil’s Liga Nacional de Basquete (LNB) has received a timely commercial boost in the form of a new title sponsorship agreement with Brazilian state-owned bank Caixa.
XTrend deal highlights regional appeal of Argentinian national team
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) is continuing to reap the commercial benefits of being men's World Champions, signing another regional sponsorship deal covering parts of Asia, this time with…
AFA disputes Binance on contract termination, court action is next
The Argentinian Football Association has disputed claims that ‘contractual breaches’ were behind Binance’s severance of the cryptocurrency exchange’s ‘main global sponsor’ deal with the federation.
Betsson claims ‘historic’ sponsorship deal with Boca Juniors
Argentinian Primera División club Boca Juniors has ended its search for a new main sponsor after agreeing a deal with sports betting and online casino operator Betsson.
Athletico Paranaense lands Ligga as stadium sponsor in 15-year deal
Communications technology company Ligga has acquired naming rights to the home stadium of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Athletico Paranaense.
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 …
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…
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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
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…
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.
TCL ups presence in South American football with Copa Libertadores deal
Chinese consumer electronics company TCL has expanded its sponsorship activity in South American football by becoming an Official Sponsor of the Copa Libertadores club competition for the 2023-26 cycle