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Arsenal Women FC To Transact With Mastercard

May 21, 2019

Women’s Super League champions Arsenal Women FC has named Mastercard as its first major official partner.

Under the agreement, Mastercard will make investments to support the team activities.

Arsenal Managing Director Vinai Venkatesham added: “Arsenal Women has such a rich history of success and the club’s long-standing commitment to growing and developing the women’s game has ensured the team has stayed at the top of their own game for over 30 years.

“We’re the most successful team in women’s football in England – something we’re all incredibly proud of at Arsenal – but we don’t want to stop there.   Partnering with a global player like Mastercard is a huge statement for women’s sport.  The partnership will help us build on our success, but it will also promote the women’s game globally and continue to develop and attract the world’s best talent and inspire generations of young sportswomen.”

Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Mastercard, said: “By investing significantly in women’s football, as a professional and influential sport, we have an opportunity to directly impact the lives of athletes and help build sustainable programmes to which girls and women around the world can aspire.”

Arsenal’s Commercial Director, Peter Silverstone concluded: “This partnership is extremely important for the growth of the women’s game. Mastercard’s partnership with us isn’t just an investment into our own team, but is a powerful statement for the women’s game at large.  We’re delighted that Mastercard has partnered with our women’s team to help the brand reach a broader audience to show its investment in, and commitment, to women’s sport.”

 

 

 

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