New Delhi, March 2006 – Lionel Messi and adidas confirmed a long-term sponsorship deal which comes into immediate effect. The partnership is a natural alliance between the No 1. football brand and one of the most talented young players in global football. The agreement will see Lionel Messi provided with the latest, most advanced football footwear; the adidas +F50 TUNIT.

Lionel Messi joins an exclusive list of players who benefit from adidas’ expertise such as David Beckham, Kaká, Zinedine Zidane, Raúl, Juan Roman Riquelme, Michael Ballack, Arjan Robben, Djibrill Cissé and Patrick Vieira.

adidas India Marketing Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of adidas Salomon AG . adidas Salomon AG is an international sports company with net sales of EURO 6.5 Billion in 2004. adidas products are marketed in more than 160 countries. In India, adidas products are available in all key cities.

Vidur Naik Tina Mahajan
adidas India Marketing Pvt Ltd genesis public relations
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