Serie A TIM: Mastercard (payments) becomes a partner of Inter Milan for two seasons (2018-2020)

Mastercard, a US payment solutions group, has become a partner of FC Internazionale Milano (Serie A TIM) for two seasons (2018-2020), on 01/06/2018.

Mastercard gains the status of "official payment system", the fifth level in the 2017-18 sponsorship hierarchy of the Milanese club (Inter are working on a new sponsorship hierarchy for 2018-19, according to information gathered by News Tank Football on 05/06/2018).

The club and Mastercard will activate their partnership via three initiatives: "innovation, solidarity and priceless experiences" (see below).

"Social initiatives and commercial partnerships have become increasingly relevant in terms of the daily running of our club. Therefore, we are extremely pleased to link up with Mastercard, a prestigious partner who has strong links to both solidarity and football. We are proud to be the first football club to sign such an agreement with Mastercard. We are also now happy to announce that we've qualified for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League, which is a historic partner of Mastercard," said Alessandro Antonello, CEO of…