Football

Manchester United Flexes Commercial Clout In Indonesia

January 29, 2016

Hot on the heels of London-based Arsenal FC in the Indonesian market, EPL’s commercial juggernaut Manchester United has struck a deal for an official isotonic drinks partner in…

New Chinese Sponsor Causes Uproar In Portuguese Football

January 27, 2016

A new sponsorship deal from Chinese LED light manufacturer Ledman in Portugal’s second-tier football league has caused controversy after it emerged the top ten clubs involved would be…

Scandals in World Sport Contribute to "Non-sport" Sponsorship Overtaking Sport in Asia. World Governing Body Needed

January 19, 2016

Another bodyblow for Sport. Now it's Tennis, but it could have been any sport to add to the growing list that have fallen foul of independent scrutiny and…

Gunners Score Sponsorship Coup With Islamic Bank In Indonesia

January 18, 2016

Arsenal FC has signed a three-year regional sponsorship deal with Bank Muamalat Indonesia to push the Gunners in one of Asia's most populous markets.

Hisense Eyes European Growth With UEFA Partnership

January 15, 2016

Consumer electronics manufacturer Hisense has become the first Chinese company to partner the UEFA European Championship in France later this year.

Wanda Sports Poised For New Football Tournament In 2017

January 14, 2016

Football investment has seen a phenomenal growth in the Chinese market over the past year and Wanda Sports is slated to continue this development.

Wanda Sports Poised For New Football Tournament In 2017

January 14, 2016

Football investment has seen a phenomenal growth in the Chinese market over the past year and Wanda Sports is slated to continue this development.

Homegrown Energy Beverage Scores Malaysia FA Cup Title Sponsorship

January 13, 2016

Leading local coffee-based energy drink brand Superbest Power has secured a three-year title sponsorship deal for the Malaysian FA Cup.

LeTV Goes The Jack Ma Route As It Eyes CSL Beijing Guoan

January 6, 2016

With Chinese business moguls making a beeline into the rapidly growing local sports industry, it is little surprise that online streaming platform LeTV has its eyes on Chinese…

FIFA’s Commercial Ambitions In China Ramp Up With Alibaba Partnership

December 9, 2015

Despite FIFA’s well-documented woes, it has sealed an 8-year partnership deal with Alibaba E-Auto for the Club World Cup, replacing long-term sponsor Toyota, which did not renew its…