Coca-Cola named new Premier League partner | OneFootball

The Premier League have announced an agreement to partner with Coca-Cola for three-and-a-half years, starting in January 2019.

Coca-Cola will become the Premier League’s seventh official partner, alongside Barclays, Carling, Cadbury, Nike, Tag Heuer and EA Sports.

An official statement released by the Premier League says the partnership will see Coca-Cola help fans “get even closer to the Premier League”, with plans including a nationwide trophy tour.

Jon Woods, general manager of Coca-Cola Great Britain and Ireland, said:

“We have a long and rich history supporting football at all levels, from the grass roots to the world stage.

“The Premier League is one of the most diverse leagues in the world and unites people with a shared passion for football and we’re looking forward to working together to help bring fans to closer to the action.

“The partnership gives us an opportunity to showcase the range of drinks we offer which we are proud to make here in Great Britain and will help us to raise awareness of our no-sugar drinks.”

Coca-Cola are already official partners with Fifa and have history with English football, having sponsored the League Cup from 1992 to 1998.