Football

Emerging Asian Bookmaker Gets Innovative With Italian Football

January 9, 2017

Asian online gaming company Wellbet has struck a game-changing regional partnership with Italy’s Serie A as an International Presenting Sponsor.

Chinese Government Poised To Curb Big Spending CSL

January 6, 2017

Alarmed by Chinese football clubs splashing money left, right and centre on foreign players, the state government is set to take action.

Sponsorship or Blackmail? Kelantan FA jump through hoops for their irrational sponsor

December 16, 2016

Google "Kelantan FA Sponsor", select Images... and you get a sea of pink, including some quirky images of the team lined up behind a bejewelled lady, in pink,…

Music Streamer Deezer Strikes A Chord With EPL Giant

December 14, 2016

Brands sponsoring popular playlists of music streaming platforms has been on the rise. However, Paris-based Deezer has rewritten the narrative by striking a partnership with an EPL powerhouse.

Hisense Nets Another Sporting Partnership

December 7, 2016

Following high-profile sponsorship deals with the Australian Open, Euro 2016 and China’s gymnastics team at the Rio Olympics, Hisense has acquired a coveted deal in the badminton world.

Indonesian Youth Football Gets A Hand From PSG

December 5, 2016

French football kingpin Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is expanding its footprint in Indonesia, one of Asia’s largest football markets, with its latest project.

Interview: The Brains Behind TCL-ESPN's Inspiring Bonding Moments

December 2, 2016

ASN has been wowed by ESPN-TCL’s Inspiring Bonding Moments, a branded content series covering the rarely told stories of Asean athletes. We go behind the scenes to interview…

Rakuten Signs FC Barcelona Sponsorship To Correct Business Reverses In Europe

November 15, 2016

One of Europe's most coveted football shirt sponsorship deals turned into a dramatic turf war in the last quarter, with e-commerce rivals Alibaba, Amazon and Rakuten all fighting…

Kohli Continues His Impressive Endorsment Streak In 2016

November 9, 2016

Indian men’s ethnic wear label Manyavar continues its sports-themed partnerships by appointing cricket superstar Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.

Manchester United Sleeps Tight With Chinese Bedding Partner

November 1, 2016

While the Reds Devils’ march towards another domestic league title has stumbled recently, the commercial powerhouse continues to flex its might off the pitch and has scored its…