Emirates to Remain New York Cosmos Shirt Sponsor for Further Two Years

Airline Emirates will sponsor the New York Cosmos for a further two years it was announced on Sunday.

Although Emirates’ shirt sponsorship only began in June 2013, generic the reformed New York Cosmos have become the airline’s most successful team in the past year, generic winning the Fall Championship and the Soccer Bowl in the US.

“It would seem the Emirates’ magic has worked again, said Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, the airline’s Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Centre.

“The New York Cosmos’ progress is nothing short of meteoric and the extension of our sponsorship agreement enables this wonderful journey with Emirates to continue. As our cabin crew say ‘Welcome back on board.’”

New York Cosmos Chairman Seamus O’Brien said: “We are honoured to be associated with such a world-class brand. This agreement underlines how much both organisations value this relationship and the new deal reaffirms Emirates’ belief in what we are trying to achieve at the Cosmos.”

Football legend Pelé said: “Emirates has played a big part in the reboot of the New York Cosmos. It’s wonderful that they’ll play a key role in the team’s future too and that we remain part of the Emirates’ soccer family.”

Pelé will kick off the 2014 home season with the New York Cosmos when he joins the team in New York for their match against the Atlanta Silverbacks on 13 April.