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Business Upturn
5 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Visa Signs Football Phenom Lamine Yamal as a Global Ambassador for FIFA World Cup 26™
San Francisco, United States: With exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, Visa (NYSE: V) — a global leader in digital payments and long-standing supporter of world football — today announced that Lamine Yamal, one of the game's brightest rising stars, will serve as a global ambassador for the tournament. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Football phenom Lamine Yamal waves alongside headline announcing Visa signed him as a Global Ambassador for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ To celebrate the milestone and build momentum toward the largest FIFA World Cup™ in history, Visa will unlock exclusive fan experiences for cardholders — including meet-and-greet opportunities with Lamine Yamal in Barcelona and signed merchandise leading into FIFA World Cup 26™. 'As we look ahead to FIFA World Cup 26™, we're aligning with like-minded athletes and brands who share our vision for using football to uplift and unite,' said Andrea Fairchild, SVP, Global Sponsorship Strategy, Visa. 'In Lamine's case, it's about honoring the sport's legacy and giving back to the fans who power it.' Yamal is captivating the football world with record-setting performances, and his skill, speed and vision on the field have made him a breakout global star — and a symbol of where the game is heading. As its global ambassador, Lamine Yamal stated, 'Football is more than a game, it's joy and a way to connect with people around the world. I'm proud to partner with Visa to share that passion and inspire people through sport.' As an Official Payment Technology Partner of FIFA, Visa has used the power of football to drive inclusion and access around the world — from grassroots programs to global stages. Through innovative fan experiences, athlete partnerships and exclusive cardholder benefits, Visa continues to redefine what's possible for fans, players, and the future of the game. As part of its commitment to uplifting communities through the power of sport, Visa has deepened its partnership with Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) to create six community-driven soccer parks in San Francisco, Denver, Kansas City, New York City, Nashville and Atlanta. More than just fields, these parks are designed to uplift and build stronger and more connected communities — where individuals can connect, grow, and thrive. To learn more about how Visa and SSUSA are working together to offer a safe and supportive environment for communities to engage in physical activity while fostering a sense of unity and belonging through the Visa Street Soccer parks, click here. About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at . View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
CAF
23-03-2025
- Sport
- CAF
2026 World Cup African qualifiers: Group-by-group breakdown after Matchday 5
Published: Saturday, 22 March 2025 Matchday 5 of the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ delivered drama, goals, upsets and gritty resilience as the road to North America intensified. From Ghana's five-star display to Morocco's last-gasp heroics and Sudan's defiance against Senegal, the path to automatic qualification remains tense across the nine groups. Here's how each group unfolded (all times in GMT): Group A: Pharaohs Firm, Stallions Charge, Leone Stars Climb Results: Ethiopia 0-2 Egypt Burkina Faso 4-1 Djibouti Sierra Leone 3-1 Guinea-Bissau Egypt remain top of Group A after goals from Salah and Zizo sealed a comfortable win over Ethiopia. Burkina Faso bounced back with a confident 4-1 triumph over Djibouti, while Sierra Leone stunned Guinea-Bissau with a 3-1 win in Monrovia, giving Mohamed Kallon a victorious start as coach. Standings: Egypt – 13 pts Burkina Faso – 8 pts Sierra Leone – 8 pts Guinea-Bissau – 6 pts Ethiopia – 3 pts Djibouti – 1 pt Next Fixtures (Matchday 6): 24.03 – Mali vs Guinea-Bissau (16:00) 24.03 – Ethiopia vs Djibouti (21:00) 25.03 – Egypt vs Sierra Leone (19:00) Group B: Stalemate in Libya as Congo DR Closes In Results: Sudan 0-0 Senegal Congo DR 1-0 South Sudan Togo 2-2 Mauritania Sudan held favourites Senegal to a goalless draw in Benina to remain unbeaten and top of the group. Congo DR edged South Sudan to climb within a point of Sudan. Togo and Mauritania shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Standings: Sudan – 11 pts DR Congo – 10 pts Senegal – 9 pts Togo – 5 pts Mauritania – 2 pts South Sudan – 2 pts Next Fixtures (Matchday 6): 24.03 – Central Africa vs Mali (16:00) 25.03 – Sudan vs South Sudan (19:00) 25.03 – Senegal vs Togo (21:00) 25.03 – Mauritania vs DR Congo (21:00) Group C: South Africa Hit the Summit, Osimhen Sparks Nigeria Results: South Africa 2-0 Lesotho Nigeria 2-0 Rwanda Zimbabwe 2-2 Benin Bafana Bafana went top thanks to a second-half burst against Lesotho. Nigeria recorded their first win, with Osimhen scoring twice in Kigali. Benin dropped points after blowing a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe. Standings: South Africa – 10 pts Benin – 8 pts Rwanda – 7 pts Nigeria – 7 pts Lesotho – 5 pts Zimbabwe – 3 pts Next Fixtures (Matchday 6): 25.03 – Benin vs South Africa (16:00) 25.03 – Nigeria vs Zimbabwe (16:00) 25.03 – Rwanda vs Lesotho (16:00) Group D: Algeria Pounce as Cabo Verde Leave It Late Results: Algeria 3-1 Botswana Cabo Verde 1-0 Mauritius Libya 1-1 Angola Eswatini 0-0 Cameroon Algeria now top Group D on goal difference after Amoura's brace downed Botswana. Cabo Verde edged Mauritius late, while Angola's stoppage-time equaliser denied Libya. Cameroon dropped points in a shock draw with bottom side Eswatini. Standings: Algeria – 12 pts Mozambique – 12 pts Guinea – 7 pts Botswana – 6 pts Uganda – 6 pts Somalia – 1 pt Next Fixtures (Matchday 6): 23.03 – Eswatini vs Mauritius (13:00) 25.03 – Angola vs Cape Verde (16:00) 25.03 – Cameroon vs Libya (19:00) Group E: Morocco Leave It Late to Stay Perfect Results: Morocco made it four wins from four with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Niger. El Khannouss' stoppage-time goal preserved their 100% record and put the Atlas Lions six points clear atop Group E. Standings: Morocco – 12 pts Niger – 6 pts Tanzania – 6 pts (game in hand) Zambia – 3 pts Congo – 0 pts Eritrea – 0 pts Next Fixtures (Matchday 6): 25.03 – Morocco vs Tanzania (21:30) Group F: Elephants March On as Gabon Roar Results: Côte d'Ivoire 1-0 Burundi Gabon 3-0 Seychelles Gambia 3-3 Kenya Côte d'Ivoire regained top spot with a narrow win over Burundi. Gabon moved into second with a confident display against Seychelles, while Kenya and Gambia played out a six-goal thriller. Standings: Côte d'Ivoire – 13 pts Gabon – 12 pts Burundi – 7 pts Kenya – 4 pts Gambia – 4 pts Seychelles – 0 pts Next Fixtures (Matchday 6): 23.03 – Kenya vs Gabon (13:00) 24.03 – Cote d'Ivoire vs Gambia (16:00) 25.03 – Burundi vs Seychelles (19:00) Group G: Algeria Edge Ahead of Mambas Results: Mozambique 3-1 Uganda Guinea 0-0 Somalia Botswana 1-3 Algeria Algeria leapfrogged Mozambique on goal difference after dispatching Botswana. Earlier in the week, Mozambique defeated Uganda with a Pepo masterclass. Guinea were held to a shock draw by Somalia. Standings: Algeria – 12 pts (+6) Mozambique – 12 pts (+3) Guinea – 7 pts Botswana – 6 pts Uganda – 6 pts Somalia – 1 pt Next Fixtures (Matchday 6): 24.03 – Namibia vs Equatorial Guinea (13:00) 25.03 – Uganda vs Guinea (16:00) 25.03 – Algeria vs Mozambique (21:00) Group H: Tunisia Hold Firm as Namibia Chase Results: Tunisia 1-0 Liberia Namibia 1-0 Malawi Equatorial Guinea 2-0 São Tomé and Príncipe Hazem Mastouri's early goal helped Tunisia beat Liberia to keep their grip on the top spot. Namibia edged Malawi, while Equatorial Guinea swept past São Tomé and Príncipe. Standings: Tunisia – 13 pts Namibia – 11 pts Liberia – 7 pts Malawi – 6 pts Equatorial Guinea – 4 pts São Tomé and Príncipe – 0 pts Group I: Ghana Run Riot, Mali Bounce Back Results: Ghana 5-0 Chad Mali 3-0 Comoros Central African Republic 1-4 Madagascar Ghana returned to the top of Group I with a thumping win over Chad. Mali kept their qualification hopes alive with a convincing victory against Comoros. Madagascar staged a comeback to thrash Central African Republic. Standings: Ghana – 12 pts Madagascar – 10 pts Comoros – 9 pts Mali – 8 pts Central African Republic – 4 pts Chad – 0 pts
Jordan Times
17-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Pep Guardiola and Visa Team Up to Deliver Unmatched Experiences for Cardholders
Visa has signed a two-year contract with award-winning football coach and former Barcelona captain Pep Guardiola to celebrate the power of Small Steps in achieving greatness Football fans stand a chance to attend meet-and-greets, win signed items, and watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match with the legendary football manager [February 16, 2025]: Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in payments, has announced a new partnership with legendary football manager Pep Guardiola. As part of the two-year collaboration, Visa cardholders and football fans in the region will have the opportunity to benefit from exclusive experiences that will be offered through banking partners. The widely celebrated coach, known for his leadership of prominent football clubs such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, joins Visa on a mission to provide unparalleled experiences to fans in the region. Visa cardholders will have access to meet-and-greet events, attend a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match alongside Guardiola, and win items personally signed by the history-making manager. Pep Guardiola commented: 'Today, I'm proud to join Visa on a mission to delight football fans. Visa and I share a common goal of crafting unforgettable experiences. In the world of sports, we are always striving to create memorable moments that can last a lifetime – and I look forward to doing just that through this partnership.' Tarek Abdalla, Visa's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), stated: 'We are delighted to join forces with Pep Guardiola, a giant of the game, who is admired around the world for redefining how football is played and building some of the most successful teams of the modern era.' Abdalla continued: 'Pep embodies the power of small steps, demonstrating that consistent, incremental progress can lead to monumental achievements. His philosophy aligns perfectly with Visa's mission of helping individuals and businesses move one step closer to who they want to be'. Guardiola, hailed as one of the greatest football managers of all time, has helped secure six Premier League titles at the helm of Manchester City. He holds the record for the most consecutive league victories in La Liga, the Bundesliga, and the Premier League, and is the only manager in history to win the European treble twice in the men's game. As a leader in digital payments, Visa aims to empower individuals, merchants, and businesses to take a step closer to their own goals and ambitions, providing innovative solutions, impactful initiatives, and a comprehensive suite of products and services that enable global aspirations—one tap, swipe, or click at a time. Just as Guardiola's success is built on small, consistent steps, Visa believes that every small step can lead to significant achievements, helping individual and businesses reach their dreams and aspirations.
Zawya
16-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Pep Guardiola and Visa team up to deliver unmatched experiences for cardholders
Football fans stand a chance to attend meet-and-greets, win signed items, and watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match with the legendary football manager Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in payments, has announced a new partnership with legendary football manager Pep Guardiola. As part of the two-year collaboration, Visa cardholders and football fans in the region will have the opportunity to benefit from exclusive experiences that will be offered through banking partners. The widely celebrated coach, known for his leadership of prominent football clubs such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, joins Visa on a mission to provide unparalleled experiences to fans in the region. Visa cardholders will have access to meet-and-greet events, attend a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match alongside Guardiola, and win items personally signed by the history-making manager. Pep Guardiola commented: 'Today, I'm proud to join Visa on a mission to delight football fans. Visa and I share a common goal of crafting unforgettable experiences. In the world of sports, we are always striving to create memorable moments that can last a lifetime – and I look forward to doing just that through this partnership.' Tarek Abdalla, Visa's Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), stated: 'We are delighted to join forces with Pep Guardiola, a giant of the game, who is admired around the world for redefining how football is played and building some of the most successful teams of the modern era.' Abdalla continued: 'Pep embodies the power of small steps, demonstrating that consistent, incremental progress can lead to monumental achievements. His philosophy aligns perfectly with Visa's mission of helping individuals and businesses move one step closer to who they want to be'. Guardiola, hailed as one of the greatest football managers of all time, has helped secure six Premier League titles at the helm of Manchester City. He holds the record for the most consecutive league victories in La Liga, the Bundesliga, and the Premier League, and is the only manager in history to win the European treble twice in the men's game. As a leader in digital payments, Visa aims to empower individuals, merchants, and businesses to take a step closer to their own goals and ambitions, providing innovative solutions, impactful initiatives, and a comprehensive suite of products and services that enable global aspirations—one tap, swipe, or click at a time. Just as Guardiola's success is built on small, consistent steps, Visa believes that every small step can lead to significant achievements, helping individual and businesses reach their dreams and aspirations. About Visa Inc. Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at
