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Who are the big brands in football?

By Susie East
Updated 6:54 AM EST, Fri February 27, 2015
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Chelsea have signed a deal reportedly worth $61.64m a year with The Yokohama Rubber Company -- it's the<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chelseafc.com%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2F2015%2F02%2Fyokohama-rubber-to-become-official-shirt-partner.html" target="_blank" target="_blank"> biggest shirt sponsorship deal in the club's history</a>.
Chelsea have signed a deal reportedly worth $61.64m a year with The Yokohama Rubber Company -- it's the biggest shirt sponsorship deal in the club's history.
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Barcelona signed it's first commercial shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways in 2013, breaking a century long spell of avoiding corporate sponsors.
Big brands in football —
Barcelona signed it's first commercial shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways in 2013, breaking a century long spell of avoiding corporate sponsors.
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Manchester City are sponsored by Etihad Airways who invested in their shirts, stadium, academy and training complex.
Big brands in football —
Manchester City are sponsored by Etihad Airways who invested in their shirts, stadium, academy and training complex.
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Newcastle United's sponsorship from payday lender Wonga generated controversy for the team, with local MP Chi Onwurah reported as saying: "Some of the richest young men in Newcastle are wearing shirts calling on the poorest to go to a legal loan shark."
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Newcastle United's sponsorship from payday lender Wonga generated controversy for the team, with local MP Chi Onwurah reported as saying: "Some of the richest young men in Newcastle are wearing shirts calling on the poorest to go to a legal loan shark."
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Atletico Madrid has taken sponsorship to a new level, having a country sponsor their shirts. The slogan reads "Azerbaijan: Land of Fire," referencing the oil rich Eastern European nation. Azerbaijan also sponsors second-tier English club Sheffield Wednesday.
Big brands in football —
Atletico Madrid has taken sponsorship to a new level, having a country sponsor their shirts. The slogan reads "Azerbaijan: Land of Fire," referencing the oil rich Eastern European nation. Azerbaijan also sponsors second-tier English club Sheffield Wednesday.
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Liverpool signed a deal with Standard Chartered bank iworth a reported $30m. The sponsorship is due to run until the end of the 2015-16 season.
Big brands in football —
Liverpool signed a deal with Standard Chartered bank iworth a reported $30m. The sponsorship is due to run until the end of the 2015-16 season.
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Chevrolet's partnership with Manchester United is the most lucrative deal in the English Premier League, worth a reported at $72m.
Big brands in football —
Chevrolet's partnership with Manchester United is the most lucrative deal in the English Premier League, worth a reported at $72m.
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Emirates chose to sponsor the Spanish giants Real Madrid -- home to Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, pictured after winning the FIFA Club World Cup.
Big brands in football —
Emirates chose to sponsor the Spanish giants Real Madrid -- home to Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, pictured after winning the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Major League Soccer has also seen a rise in shirt sponsorship income -- Los Angeles Galaxy signed a record deal with Herbalife that will last until 2022, valued at over $44m.
Big brands in football —
Major League Soccer has also seen a rise in shirt sponsorship income -- Los Angeles Galaxy signed a record deal with Herbalife that will last until 2022, valued at over $44m.
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