The Football Association of Ireland has announced a major sponsorship agreement with football brand, Umbro, valued at a minimum of €16 million through to 2014.
Bonus payments based on international team success could see this rise to a maximum of €21 million during the period.
The unique agreement sees the grassroots of the game benefit greatly with Umbro set to sponsor key tournaments across different sectors of the game from 2007.
The agreement was announced by FAI chief executive John Delaney and Umbro managing director John Courtenay at a reception attended by representatives of the various strands of the domestic game.
The key aspects of the deal include:
(a) Total minimum sponsorship value of €16,350,000.
(b) Guaranteed minimum cash income of €11,550,000.
(c) Kit worth €4,800,000 to international teams and FAI development officers.
(d) Potential for up to €4,650,000 in bonuses depending on senior side's success in European Championships and World Cups.
