The news comes following the recent announcement of betting sponsorship deals by League of Ireland clubs Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk.
Current champions Shamrock Rovers revealed yesterday that the club had agreed a two-season sponsorship deal with gambling heavyweight 888.
FAI Gives Green Light for Club Sponsorship Deals with Betting Firms a record-breaking commercial deal that saw BetRegal become the club sponsor.Following Shamrock Rovers announcement yesterday, new FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill felt it was necessary to clarify the ruling body’s stance on sponsorship deals saying that club matters were internal.
FAI Gives Green Light for Club Sponsorship Deals with Betting Firms“We are quite happy with our own stance but club matters are internal. As long as they fit within UEFA regulation and FAI regulations, we’re happy with that.
FAI Gives Green Light for Club Sponsorship Deals with Betting Firms
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