Orange signs as National Supporter of FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™

Following the French victory at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, this FIFA Women’s World Cup™ promises to be a popular and family-friendly celebration and to play an instrumental role in the ever-increasing popularity of women’s football.

For several years now, Orange has been especially interested in promoting the women’s game, involving iconic female players such as Gaëtane Thiney and Amandine Henry in its Team Orange initiative. By becoming a National Supporter of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™, Orange is pursuing its commitment to women’s football and more generally to diversity and equality in sport.

Gaëlle Le Vu, the Communication and CSR director of Orange France said : “We are delighted to be supporting this exceptional sporting event alongside FIFA, the LOC and the other National Supporters. For us, this competition is a great opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to women’s football and our dedication to its values of diversity and equal opportunities.”

Noël Le Graët, the President of the LOC and the French Football Association (FFF), said: “With under three months to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, we are thrilled to welcome Orange as our sixth National Supporter. As a key partner of the FFF and the French national teams, teaming up with this French telecommunications group for this upcoming flagship event was a natural step. With this signing, Orange confirms its unwavering support for the beautiful game.”

Philippe Le Floc’h, FIFA’s Chief Commercial Officer, commented on the deal: “We are very pleased to welcome Orange to our team of French National Supporters. Filling our sixth and final National Supporter slot demonstrates the strength of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ commercial programme. Companies such as Orange are essential for the successful delivery of the tournament.

More info: FIFA.com/womensworldcup

Ticket info: FIFA.com/fifawwc/tickets

About Orange

Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with sales of 41 billion euros in 2018 and 151,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2018, including 92,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 264 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2018, including 204 million mobile customers and 20 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 27 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies, under the brand Orange Business Services. In March 2015, the Group presented its new strategic plan “Essentials2020” which places customer experience at the heart of its strategy with the aim of allowing them to benefit fully from the digital universe and the power of its new generation networks.

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