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Will DR Congo’s reported €40m deal change football sponsorship?

Will DR Congo’s reported €40m deal change football sponsorship?

Jul 18, 2025 |

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is reportedly close to finalising a €40–46 million sponsorship agreement with FC Barcelona. It’s a move that would place the Central African nation’s “Heart of Africa” tourism branding on the club’s training and warm-up kits for both men’s and women’s teams. What does this kind of deal signal for the world of football sponsorship? ...
Why are snack brands doubling down on sports sponsorship?

Why are snack brands doubling down on sports sponsorship?

Jul 10, 2025

By any measure, the relationship between sport and snack brands is long-standing, deeply integrated, and, despite scrutiny, evolving. A new BMJ investigation reveals that more than 90 partnerships currently exist between leading UK sports entities and brands selling food or drink high in fat, salt or sugar. From football and cricket to cycling and golf, HFSS sports...
What happened to Manchester United’s training kit sponsor and why?

What happened to Manchester United’s training kit sponsor and why?

Jul 3, 2025 |

Manchester United have this week unveiled their new training kit for the 2025/26 season, but one thing is notably missing: a sponsor. This absence is more than a cosmetic issue. It signals a growing unease among commercial partners about the club’s long-term value. Key sponsorship exits United’s £24 million-a-year deal with blockchain firm Tezos expired at the end...
Riot Games opens the door to betting sponsors, but at what cost?

Riot Games opens the door to betting sponsors, but at what cost?

Jul 1, 2025

Riot Games’ latest policy shift has opened the gates to betting sponsors in Tier 1 League of Legends and Valorant across the Americas and EMEA. It’s a decision wrapped in assurances of integrity and responsibility, one that the developer describes as a long-term play for ecosystem sustainability. With this move, teams will be able to form new commercial partnerships while...
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