June 6 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has agreed a sponsorship with Lidl Croatia who become the main sponsor of the men’s national team in a “multi-year” deal.
The agreement was signed in Rijeka by the president of the Croatian Football Federation Marijan Kustić and the president of the management board of Lidl Croatia and Lidl Slovenia Boris Lozić , in the presence of the captain of the Croatian national team Luka Modrić and national team players Franjo Ivanović and Toni Fruk.
Lidl has been operating in Croatia since 2006, when it expanded its sales network throughout Croatia, opening 111 stores and three logistics and distribution centers, and employing approximately 4,000 employees. Since its arrival in the Croatian market.
“I thank Mr. Lozić and the management of Lidl Croatia for the trust they have shown and I welcome them to our family of strong business partners that we are bringing together with Croatian football. Lidl is an exceptionally socially responsible company that promotes Croatian products and their values match very well with the values of the Croatian Football Federation. We felt that they truly respect and support Croatian sport and I am sure that they will be a dedicated and passionate partner of the Croatian national team and our football,” said HNS president Marijan Kustić.
Lidl will be designated the national team’s Fresh Food Partner.
“Lidl is known for promoting a sporty lifestyle and a conscious diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables. The exceptional results of the Croatian national team are respected all over the world, and the significance that the Vatreni have for the Croatian state and the Croatian people is best demonstrated by the spectacular receptions after winning world medals. The Vatreni are a symbol of pride, passion, unity and excellence, and we are excited to become part of this inspiring and globally recognizable Croatian football story,” said Lozić.
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