Latin America
Athletico-PR returns to sports betting marketplace with Betsson sponsorship
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A football club Athletico Paranaense has agreed a new shirt sponsorship deal with Swedish online gambling company Betsson.
South American quartet mount bid to host 2030 Fifa World Cup
An official South American joint bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup has been unveiled by the Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay soccer federations.
Claro picks up Brave CF MMA rights across Latin America
Telecoms operator Claro has acquired broadcast rights throughout Latin America to Middle East-based mixed martial arts promotion, Brave Combat Federation
Codere upgrades to ‘$3.5m’ per season main shirt deal at River Plate
Spanish multinational betting operator Codere has upgraded its official bookmaker agreement with Argentinian football club River Plate to become the club’s new main shirt sponsor.
Sorare adds Argentinian Football Association as latest client
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with non-fungible token (NFT) fantasy football platform Sorare
Claro secures World Athletics Championships rights in Mexico
Claro, the Latin American telecoms operator, has secured rights to the 2022 World Athletics Championships, which will take place in Oregon, USA, from July 14 to 24
NEO Studios produces new Maradona docuseries
Aser Ventures-owned production company NEO Studios has teamed up with Italian production company Roma Press to create a new docuseries celebrating the life and legacy of Argentinian football legend Diego…
Zeus Sports Marketing appoints former Palmeiras CMO Trinas as Brazil director
Zeus Sports Marketing, the boutique sports marketing agency with offices in London and Singapore, has announced the appointment of Roberto Trinas, a former chief marketing officer for Brasileirão Série A…
Mediapro to advise on Salvadoran Primera División production, rights distribution
Mediapro, the rights agency and international broadcast production group, has reached an exclusive agreement with El Savador-based network Telecorporación Salvadoreña (TCS) to advise broadcast production a…
ESPN retains Tour de France rights in Latin America to 2027
ESPN has renewed its media rights in Latin America and the Caribbean to the flagship Tour de France and other marquee international cycling competitions for another five years
AFA fills airline category with Aerolineas Argentinas
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has signed up Aerolineas Argentinas to its sponsorship portfolio
Liga MX trials centralised rights sales with Leagues Cup
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola has revealed that the Mexican football league will centrally market its clubs’ television rights for the Leagues Cup, the regional club competition it organises alongside N…
Hyderabad, São Paulo enter record calendar for Formula E
Formula E has revealed plans for a record 18-race 2022-23 calendar, with new events confirmed for India and Brazil as the electric car-racing series prepares to usher in its Gen3 era
Kundra named Bayern Munich’s managing director of Americas
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich FC have promoted Dee Kundra to the head of its New York regional office as managing director for North, Central and South America.
IDG takes Richarlison NFTs to market
International Digital Group (IDG), the digital collectibles firm, has announced the launch of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) featuring Brazilian football star Richarlison
Brazilian clubs form rival body to put their case on future revenue shares
A group of 25 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Série B teams have formed a new organisation designed to drive forward talks on the future direction of club football in Brazil.
Angel City FC to face Mexican women’s national team in annual Copa Angelina
National Women's Soccer League expansion club Angel City FC will face the Mexican women's national team in a new annual event called the Copa Angelina
Fifa selection of 2026 match sites arrives with bold ambition
Infantino outlines lofty goal to see soccer become top North American sport