KONAMI Signs as Official Sponsor of Club Atlético River Plate
28.09.2018 10:00
EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – September 27, 2018 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announces today that it extended its partnership with Club Atlético River Plate (River Plate), signing as an official sponsor of the prestigious club. Through the sponsorship, fans can expect new content, as well as promotional collaborations between both organizations, including the debut of the PES logos displayed on the numbers of River Plate’s iconic jerseys. PES 2019 will also continue to feature River Plate’s current kits, players and iconography, all authentically recreated in the game.
“Our partnership with KONAMI has been a gainful venture, so raising their status as an official sponsor is a natural evolution to our business collaboration,” said Ignacio Villarroel, General Secretary, Club Atlético River Plate. “We are pleased to extend our relationship with KONAMI and look forward to continue seeing them bring our club to life in PES 2019.”
“KONAMI is committed to partnering with the biggest clubs in the world, and as River Plate is one of the most successful clubs in football with an illustrious heritage, it was an easy decision to extend our partnership and become an official sponsor of the team,” said Andre Bronzoni, PES Brand Manager, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “As we expand our relationship with River Plate, we look forward to developing fresh, new ways for fans to experience the dominating spirit of the team both on and off the pitch.”
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club known for its professional football team, which has won the most domestic competitions in Argentina with 36 titles in Primera División among several second division championships. The club is also a recognized club at the international level, holding 16 official international titles, which include the Copa Libertadores, Intercontinental Cup and Supercopa Sudamericana to name a few.
PES 2019 is now available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™ and PC Steam, and is available in two physical editions, with new global ambassador Philippe Coutinho on the front cover of the standard edition and David Beckham on a special edition which gives fans the opportunity to unlock myClub bonuses. Also available is the digital-only Legend edition that includes even more content for myClub!
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About Konami Group
Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Health & Fitness Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
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