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Dubai: Emirates airline announced on Sunday evening the signing of a sponsorship deal with Olympiacos FC, the most successful club in the history of Greek football.
The deal, covering the current season with options to extend the partnership for a further two years, will see the familiar Fly Emirates sign displayed at the Karaiskaki Stadium, the home of Olympiacos.
Very exciting
Following the sponsorship announcement, Olympiacos went on to a 2-0 victory over local rivals AEK Athens in front of a 30,000-strong home crowd. The result of the match, the first one played with Emirates branding in place, puts Olympiacos at the top of the Greek Super League.
Keith Longstaff, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice-President, Commercial Operations Worldwide, said: "It is very exciting for Emirates to partner with the most successful football club in Greece. Olympiacos and Emirates are perfect partners with both being regularly recognised for their excellence...
The commencement of this sponsorship highlights Emirates' commitment to the Greek market, with rapid growth over the last few years and further ambitious plans for the year ahead. Our global commitment to football is now firmly reflected at the local level here as well."
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