The partnership signing ceremony was led by notable figures in attendance, including LuLu Financial Holdings Founder and Managing Director Adeeb Ahamed (fourth from the left), Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni (fifth from the left), and Ambassador of Argentina to UAE His Excellency Jorge Agustin Molina Arambarri (second from the left)

Dubai, 22/07/2025 – LuLu Money, a leading cross-border payments provider in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, has announced a partnership with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), signing on as their Regional Fintech Partners for these four countries.

This sponsorship is part of a larger global agreement through which the various entities under LuLu Financial Holdings, across 10 countries, will become official AFA partners within their respective regions. This collaboration caters to Filipino communities, both at home and abroad, who rely on LuLu Money for seamless remittances and have a growing passion for international football. In India, LuLu Forex, a leading foreign exchange provider, and LuLu Finserv, the group’s microlending and financial services arm, will represent the brand. Meanwhile, LuLu Exchange will take on the partnership role in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

The partnership, which initially runs through mid-2026, was officially unveiled at an event held in Dubai on Tuesday, in the presence of Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni, senior LuLu Financial Holdings leadership, and AFA executives. The agreement spans a key period in global football, culminating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, where the reigning champions will defend their crown.

Over the next twelve months, customers of various LuLuFin entities can look forward to a range of exciting campaigns and fan-centric activations, both digitally and through their 380+ customer engagement centers. These will include contests and promotions offering exclusive prizes such as match tickets, official AFA merchandise, and even opportunities for meet-and-greet experiences with players. Pinoy customers of LuLu Money can anticipate tailored local activations, leveraging the strong community spirit and growing love for football in the country.

“For countless fans, the Argentine team represents more than football – it symbolizes hope, resilience, and joy,” said Adeeb Ahamed, Founder and Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings. “These are the same emotions that shape the everyday journeys of our customers, who use our services to care for their families and build better futures. This partnership is a celebration of that shared spirit.”

Claudio Tapia, President of the AFA, said: “We are delighted to have the LuLuFin family as new regional sponsor of the Argentine Football Association for the Middle East, APAC and India. AFA’s international expansion continues to grow, incorporating prestigious groups in important territories for our national team. We celebrate this new agreement, which has a strong bond with the Indian community, printing such affection for our team. We share the same values and the importance of teamwork. Today we welcome the LuLuFin family as new regional sponsors of the Argentine national team.” 

Leandro Petersen, Commercial and Marketing Director of AFA, said: “This new regional sponsorship with LuLu Financial Holdings, through its flagship brands in strategic territories such as India, APAC and the Middle East, marks a new step in the global expansion of the AFA brand. Since we arrived in the Middle East and India, we have seen strong support for the Argentine National Team. We are proud to continue positioning the team as a benchmark in the sports industry and generate close identification with the Indian community by each of our commercial agreements. We are pleased that LuLu Financial Holdings has chosen the Argentine Champions as its brand image for this World Cup period. We are very excited and confident that this agreement will be a great success in the market.”

This collaboration reinforces LuLu Financial Holdings’ vision of building meaningful global partnerships that resonate with its diverse customer base. By aligning with the spirit, resilience, and global appeal of Argentine football, LuLuFin aims to deepen its emotional connection with communities it serves — both on and off the field.