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PUMA EXTENDS ITALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM SPONSORSHIP

Puma AG said it extended its deal with Italy's football association FIGC until after the 2014 World Cup.

The deal means Puma secures sponsorship of Italy's national team for Euro 2008 and the World Cup in South Africa in 2010.

Puma will continue to provide the Italian men's and women's national teams associated with FIGC as well as the Futsal and Beach Soccer teams with clothing and accessories.

Puma has sponsored Italy's national football team since 2003.