Sports and forex trading go well together. FXPro, which already sponsors football (soccer) clubs in the UK’s premiership league and also in Formula One racing, just announced that will sponsor Monaco FC, which is a senior team in the French league.
FXPro is based in Cyprus and has offices in various places worldwide, including the French town of Nice. This sponsorship will enhance FXPro’s exposure to French customers and also to other European customers, as Monaco FC regularly participates in Europe’s various leagues.
Here are more details, via the official press release:
22 March 2011, Monaco: FxPro Financial Services Ltd (FxPro), a leading global broker in FX and CFDs today announces it has agreed a deal to be the official partner of one of Europe’s most prestigious football clubs.
FxPro has recently signed agreements with AS Monaco FC, via Monaco Sportcom its marketing agency, to be official partner until the end of the 2011/2012 season. FxPro’s branding will be displayed on the team shirt and around the club’s historic Stade Louis II stadium.
AS Monaco based in Fontvieille, a district in the Principality of Monaco was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top flight of French football. It is Monaco’s only professional football club and has won seven league titles and five Coupe de France trophies – and also regularly competes in European football having been runners-up in both the UEFA Cup Winners Cup and UEFA Champions League in 1992 and 2004, respectively.
Etienne Franzi, President of AS Monaco FC said: “I am delighted to welcome FxPro to Monaco and to announce their support of our team.It is always a cause for celebration when you have an opportunity to work with a brand that shares your commitment and vision for success. FxPro already has a global presence and, partnering with our football club, will enhance this even further.”
Nathalie Abela-Aubery, Head of Monaco Sportcom (managers of the marketing rights of AS Monaco FC) added: “We are very pleased to have confirmed the arrival of FxPro as one of the official sponsors of AS Monaco FC. This dynamic and evolving partnership is part of the renewal of the sporting ambitions of the club.”
Denis Sukhotin, Founder of FxPro commented: “FxPro is committed to developing the strength of our brand through sponsorship. We are delighted to be partnered with such a prestigious and high profile team in AS Monaco FC, one that shares our passion for excellence and success. FxPro is expanding its profile in key markets so the choice of a popular and historic team, in one of the world’s wealthiest locales is a natural fit for the future ambitions of the business.”
FxPro has offices in Nice, London, Madrid, Vienna, Moscow and Cyprus.
The platform can be accessed at: www.fxpro.com