Canon joins the programme as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2004 with a range of products such as digital still cameras, printers, copiers and faxes.
The agreement continues Canon’s long-standing relationship with football which to date has included its sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League (1995-2000), FIFA World Cup (1978-1998) and UEFA European Football Championship (1980-1996)
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Commenting on Canon's commitment to European Football, Gerhard Aigner, Chief Executive of UEFA said: "I am delighted to welcome Canon back into the family of partners of UEFA European Football Championships". Canon
has supported UEFA sporting events in all but one year since 1984 and this expertise will be invaluable to UEFA and Euro 2004.
Hajime Tsuruoka, President and CEO of Canon Europe added: "Football is a highly visual and empowering sport and as Europes leading imaging experts, we are delighted to renew our involvement with UEFA™ and continue our long-term association with football.
This partnership strongly supports Canon's You Can philosophy, which enables people to realise their personal creative ambitions and potential through the use of digital technology".
Also present at the announcement, Dr Gilberto Madail, President of the Portuguese Football Association and Chairman of the board of Euro 2004, S.A., welcomed the deal and said: "Our goal is to make UEFA EURO 2004TM the most successful event possible, so
we are excited to welcome Canon, a new partner with quality, hi-tech products that will help the event run smoothly and efficiently".
To support the smooth running of the event, Canon will be supplying printers, fax machines and photocopiers. In addition Canon will also be assisting news photographers attending this premier event, by providing camera and lens maintenance service depots
at the Media Centres in 8 different cities in Portugal where matches will be played.
Canon joins Carlsberg, McDonalds, Coca-Cola and JVC as Official Partners in the UEFA EURO 2004TM programme, with a remaining 3 deals to be announced.
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