Galp Energia named as National Supporter Lundi 17 février 2003 Galp Energia was announced today as National Supporter of the UEFA European Championship in Portugal. Promoting fair play The announcement was made in Lisbon and reaffirms Galp Energia's strong commitment to upholding the values pertaining to sport and football, namely 'fair play' and 'team spirit', as well as its successful partnership with Portuguese football and its individual support for Luís Figo. Development opportunity UEFA EURO 2004™, the greatest sporting event ever to be held in Portugal, will provide Galp Energia with the opportunity to further develop and reinforce its brand and build customer relationships. Positive energy Commenting on the announcement, the Galp Energia CEO, António Mexia, said: "This partnership between Galp Energia and UEFA EURO 2004™ perfectly reflects our strategic position. The opportunity to be involved with the biggest sporting event in our country was too good to miss. This partnership will also be a great opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to our customers through positive energy, innovation, and quality - therefore boosting business. With more than 200 million customer contacts every year through our network in both Portugal and Spain, we know we can promote the tournament in a very good way." Portugal's largest company Dr. Gilberto Madaíl, Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) President and Chairman of the Board of Euro 2004, S.A., said that "being able to rely on the largest national company, a market leader in several sectors, further consolidates the attraction UEFA EURO 2004™ has for commercial partners, due to its position on the world-wide stage. Galp Energia's stature in its sector coupled with its strong link to Portuguese football, justifies the partnership and my warmest welcome. This is the beginning of a partnership that will strongly benefit the two parties involved." Attracting Spanish football fans Lars-Christer Olsson, UEFA Professional Football and Marketing Director and Euro 2004, S.A. Board Member, said: "It is with special pleasure that we announce Galp Energia as National Supporter of the UEFA EURO 2004™, as we will need plenty of energy not only for the tournament matches, but also to organise UEFA EURO 2004™. Apart from being a very important brand in Portugal, Galp Energia will also have a major role in attracting football fans from the other side of the border in Spain". Perfect example Also present at today's announcement was Portuguese Sports Secretary, Hermínio Loureiro, who considered the agreement to be "another important step in a very long walk to the UEFA EURO 2004™, a tournament which transcends all differences. UEFA EURO 2004™ is an excellent occasion to promote Portuguese companies and Galp has been a perfect example in consolidating its success as a big company with sports links. I know that the final tournament will have plenty of emotion, fair play, ethics and competitiveness. Now I know that energy will not be a problem, either." Promotional activities Galp Energia will be involved in promotional activities up until and during the championships, promoting itself as the Official Energy partner of UEFA EURO 2004™. The Galp petrol stations in Portugal and Spain will be identified with the UEFA EURO 2004™ logo, showcasing Galp Energia's support for UEFA EURO 2004™ and the Portuguese national team in particular. The greatest sporting event ever to be held in Portugal will provide Galp Energia with the opportunity to further develop and reinforce its brand and build on existing customer relationships. ©uefa.com 1998-2003.
