Corinthians signs new shorts sponsor

Brazilian pet food company Special Dog has agreed a deal to become a sponsor of Campeonato Brasileiro top-tier football club Corinthians.

The six-month deal will run through to the end of 2015.

Under the agreement, which is reported to be worth just under $3m (€2.7m), Special Dog branding will appear on the players’ shorts.

Corinthians currently sits sixth in the Campeonato Brasileiro.