Online bookmaker Betsafe announced it signed UFC fighter Conor McGregor as a European ambassador ahead of his boxing match against Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas. McGregor and Betsafe also teamed up to create Notorious Airways, an exclusive private jet service. The partnership will run for 18 months across Betsafe's EU territories. Betsafe branding will appear on McGregor's shorts for the Mayweather fight (INTERGAME, 8/10).
League One side Bolton Wanderers announced travel company Thomas Cook Sport as its official travel partner. The company will provide the club will all travel arrangements for domestic fixtures throughout the '17-18 season (Bolton Wanderers).
The Men's European Volleyball Championships, EuroVolley Poland 2017, announced LV Bet as an official sponsor. The tournament will be held from Aug. 24-Sept. 3 (GAMBLING INSIDER, 8/10).
MasterCard is the latest official sponsor of the 2017 Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The deal continues MasterCard's pattern of activating global platforms -- such as the Grammy Awards, Champions League and Rugby World Cup (ASIA SPONSORSHIP NEWS, 8/9).
La Liga side Espanyol and financial platform Leadercf reached a partnership that will see Leadercf's logo appear on the front of Espanyol's shirt for games against Leganés, Barcelona, Celta Vigo and Atlético Madrid. The club's shirt sponsor will be Rastar for its other games (SPORT, 8/9).
