Nissan unveils UEFA Champions League stars as new global ambassadors

November 2, 2016 – Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, has confirmed Real Madrid C.F. winger, Gareth Bale, and Manchester City F.C. striker, Sergio Agüero, as the brand’s new global ambassadors and Engineers of Excitement.

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As Nissan’s new global ambassadors, Bale and Agüero will help the Japanese car manufacturer to bring football fans closer to the UEFA Champions League action. They will play a pivotal role over the course of the season in exciting fans, starting with a lead role in an exclusive film created by Nissan.

Showcasing their electrifying skills, the film reveals the star players as they go head-to-head in an intense and competitive rally. The Engineers of Excitement challenge each other to return the ball, and we see their precise shooting technique and innovative skills up close as they play the ball back and forth. You can watch the film here: https://youtu.be/5J1gfSg2kvk

Nissan Global Ambassador - Gareth Bale

On becoming Nissan’s new global ambassador, Gareth Bale said: “I’m thrilled to be working with Nissan on their partnership with the UEFA Champions League. Having won the tournament twice with Real Madrid C.F. the competition is very special to me and I know it takes a tremendous amount of hard work to win. It is one of the most exciting competition in the world, and I’m looking forward to sharing that excitement with the fans.”

Sergio Agüero added his excitement to be working with Nissan: “I’m very happy to be working with Nissan. The UEFA Champions League is such an exciting tournament which features some of the best teams, players and managers in the game. The week-in-week-out drama on and off the pitch makes it a great competition to be a part of as a player, and to watch as a fan.”

Nissan Global Ambassador - Gareth Bale