DOHA: Qatar Airways will be the new Main Global Partner of AS Roma Women’s Team for season 2020-21.
This development sees the ‘World’s Best Airline’ extend its partnership with AS Roma to also include the women’s team.
Qatar Airways’ extensive football sponsorship portfolio currently includes the men’s and women’s teams of both Boca Juniors in Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain.
The airline is also proud to partner with German club FC Bayern München, Al Sadd Sports Club in Qatar and the Belgian club K.A.S. Eupen.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive HE Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is delighted to sponsor the AS Roma Women team as we see women’s football going from strength to strength around the world. We are proud of our diverse portfolio of global sport sponsorships and are totally committed to supporting the women’s game.”
Since the side’s inauguration in 2018, AS Roma Women have quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in Italian football: finishing in the top-four and reaching the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia in both campaigns to date.
“We are honoured to extend our partnership with Qatar Airways, and thank them for their dedication in supporting women’s football. We are proud to reach such a significant milestone with Qatar Airways during this difficult time,” said AS Roma CEO Guido Fienga.
The current pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges for the entire football community; however, we at AS Roma continue working effortlessly in support of our teams.”
With women’s football enjoying a surge in interest following the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the new agreement with Qatar Airways underlines the ongoing commitment to the sport – despite the recent Covid-19 pandemic forcing the 2019-20 season to be suspended before its completion.
Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Marketing and Corporate Communications, Salam Al Shawa, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the AS Roma Women team to the Qatar Airways football family.”
