Premier League to drop sponsorship

The Premier League is to stop having a named sponsor when its present agreement with Barclays expires in 2016.   Barclays have been sponsors since 2004.

It reflects a desire to have a ‘clean brand’ like major American sports leagues.   The new television deal means that the league can afford to drop having a sponsor.

The Premier League is to stop having a named sponsor when its present agreement with Barclays expires in 2016.   Barclays have been sponsors since 2004.

It reflects a desire to have a ‘clean brand’ like major American sports leagues.   The new television deal means that the league can afford to drop having a sponsor.

Drinks brand Diageo were interested, but were offering £45m a year when the league wanted £60m.