{"id":3236,"date":"2026-08-27T04:34:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T04:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=3236"},"modified":"2026-08-27T04:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T04:34:42","slug":"egyptair-partners-with-fc-barcelona-through-2029-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=3236","title":{"rendered":"EgyptAir Partners With FC Barcelona Through 2029 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><\/div><p><\/p>\n<div id=\"single-post\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EgyptAir <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcfvDJ8oOcc\/?igsi=N2s1ZTduOXNteDc2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">announced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on Wednesday, 26 August, a global partnership with Spain\u2019s football club (FC) Barcelona for three seasons, extending through the 2028-29 season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Under the terms of the deal, EgyptAir will become a global partner of the Catalan club, becoming the official airline partner for Barcelona\u2019s men\u2019s soccer team as well as its basketball and handball squads. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handball players will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/english.ahram.org.eg\/NewsContent\/1\/1235\/575317\/Egypt\/Urban--Transport\/EgyptAir-becomes-FC-Barcelona%E2%80%99s-exclusive-airline-.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">wear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the EgyptAir logo on the front of their jerseys during matches, and the airline will receive additional marketing benefits as part of the partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The club said the agreement reflects EgyptAir\u2019s strategy to grow its fleet and expand its international route network to improve its services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arabic.cnn.com\/sport\/article\/2026\/08\/26\/sponsorship-agreement-egyptair-and-barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to the club, the deal offers a chance to widen the global reach of its brand, tap into new markets and strengthen its international standing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marc Bruix, Barcelona\u2019s head of global partnerships, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/english.ahram.org.eg\/NewsContent\/1\/1235\/575317\/Egypt\/Urban--Transport\/EgyptAir-becomes-FC-Barcelona%E2%80%99s-exclusive-airline-.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">said<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> linking the club with EgyptAir, a leading player in international aviation, was a natural step in its expansion efforts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He added that the sponsorship reinforces Barcelona\u2019s commitment to bringing its values and passion to fans across the Middle East and Africa, regions where the club said it maintains a substantial following.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ahmed Adel, chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arabic.cnn.com\/sport\/article\/2026\/08\/26\/sponsorship-agreement-egyptair-and-barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">described<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the sponsorship as an unprecedented milestone for the airline, noting that the partnership pairs one of the most storied clubs in the world, the reigning Spanish league and Spanish Super Cup champion, with a carrier whose history spans 95 years.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The collaboration would open new avenues for connecting with soccer fans worldwide, he 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