Wildbrain CPLG Strikes New Deals For Five European Football Clubs

Brandora Redaktion - October 2020

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has inked a wave of pan-regional deals in Middle East and North Africa on behalf of the five leading European football clubs the agency represents in the market, including: Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Juventus, Liverpool FC, and Manchester City.

For Arsenal, FC Barcelona and Manchester City, WildBrain CPLG has secured a direct-to-retail licensing deal with fashion retailer RIVA for a line of apparel and accessories. Andy Enterprises is now on board for an apparel and accessories range across Arsenal and Liverpool FC; Trucare is launching bedding and homewares across FC Barcelona and Manchester City; and ESAL is creating footballs for FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC. Further partners secured include Hollywood Magic for FC Barcelona and Manchester City apparel ranges, and Sun CE for back-to-school products across all five clubs.

Roberto Pallottini, Licensing Manager at WildBrain CPLG MENA, said: “Football continues to be the most popular sport across the Middle East and North Africa and is also a significant trend at retail. We are proud to welcome these partners to the local licensing programmes for these internationally renowned European football clubs and to create lifestyle-focused products for the brands in the region.”