Paris Saint Germain Gets Sponsorship Deal with Hisense

Soccer Football - Paris Saint-Germain F.C. - Neymar Jr Press Conference - Paris, France - August 4, 2017 New Paris Saint-Germain signing Neymar Jr REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Soccer Football - Paris Saint-Germain F.C. - Neymar Jr Press Conference - Paris, France - August 4, 2017 New Paris Saint-Germain signing Neymar Jr REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
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Paris Saint Germain Gets Sponsorship Deal with Hisense

Soccer Football - Paris Saint-Germain F.C. - Neymar Jr Press Conference - Paris, France - August 4, 2017 New Paris Saint-Germain signing Neymar Jr REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Soccer Football - Paris Saint-Germain F.C. - Neymar Jr Press Conference - Paris, France - August 4, 2017 New Paris Saint-Germain signing Neymar Jr REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

French soccer champion Paris Saint Germain (PSG) has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Chinese consumer electronics and home appliances company Hisense, the companies said on Monday.

The deal comes as Europe's top soccer clubs all look to increase their foothold in the lucrative Chinese market.

"We are proud to be working with such a leading global brand from Asia Pacific. This is a meaningful partnership for the club, demonstrating our growing commitment to the region," said Sébastien Wasels, Asia Pacific managing director for PSG.



Real Madrid Survive Dortmund Scare to Reach Club World Cup Semis

Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Quarter Final - Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores their third goal. (Reuters)
Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Quarter Final - Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores their third goal. (Reuters)
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Real Madrid Survive Dortmund Scare to Reach Club World Cup Semis

Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Quarter Final - Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores their third goal. (Reuters)
Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Quarter Final - Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores their third goal. (Reuters)

Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday to set up a semi-final against Paris St Germain.

The Spanish giants stamped their authority on the match early at the MetLife Stadium, dominating possession and opening a two-goal lead thanks to strikes by Gonzalo and Fran Garcia in the 10th and 20th minutes.

Despite the reduced intensity of play in New Jersey's scorching heat, Real comfortably saw out the match, leaving Dortmund unable to mount a comeback until the game exploded into life in added time.

Substitute Maximilian Beier pounced on a rebound in the 93rd minute to pull one back for Dortmund, but a minute later Kylian Mbappe restored Real’s two-goal cushion with a stunning volley, showcasing his trademark composure.

Dortmund refused to back down, however, and Serhou Guirassy’s pace saw him break through Real’s defense only to be pulled down in the box by Dean Huijsen.

The defender was shown a straight red card, ruling him out of the semi-final, and Guirassy coolly converted the resulting spot-kick to reduce the deficit to 3-2.

Dortmund came within inches of forcing extra time when in the ninth minute of added time Thibaut Courtois produced a sensational save to deny Marcel Sabitzer’s powerful strike.

Real Madrid now turn their attention to PSG, who defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 to book their place in the semi-finals. The winners of that clash will face Fluminense or Chelsea in the final.