Doha, Qatar – 25th November, 2024

Paris Saint-Germain and Aspetar, a hospital specialising in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, are proud to announce the extension of their partnership for an additional two seasons. Having worked together for more than a decade, both partners are reaffirming their shared commitment to excellence in athlete care and wellbeing.

Through this renewed partnership, Paris Saint-Germain’s players will continue to benefit from comprehensive medical care and personalised treatments provided by Aspetar's experts.

Aspetar is recognised as a world leader in the field of sports medicine and has been accredited by the International Olympic Committee as a “Research Centre for Injury Prevention and Athlete Health Protection”. Aspetar is also a designated “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence”. These distinctions underscore the Aspetar hospital’s essential role in supporting the international sporting community and top sporting talents.

Nicola Ibbetson, Chief Partnerships Officer at Paris Saint-Germain, said:

We are delighted to extend our partnership with Aspetar, an institution that shares our values of excellence and innovation. For over ten years, we have worked together to ensure our athletes receive the highest level of care, and we look forward to continuing this important work together.

Khalid Al-Naama, Director of Marketing and Communication at Aspetar, added:

Our long-standing partnership with Paris Saint-Germain reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and comprehensive medical care for the Parisian athletes, enabling them to perform at their best, both on and off the field.

By strengthening their collaboration, Paris Saint-Germain and Aspetar are dedicated to developing and promoting an environment that fosters health and high-level performance. Both parties want to cultivate a culture of innovation and success beyond the playing field.

About Paris Saint-Germain

Founded in 1970, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stands as France's most successful sports franchise and one of the elite football clubs in Europe. Since its acquisition by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in 2011, PSG has achieved remarkable success both on and off the pitch. The Club has secured a record-breaking 12 national championship titles and a total of 51 trophies since its founding, including an astounding 32 trophies since 2011. PSG has been home to some of football’s biggest stars, including Kylian Mbappé, Ronaldinho, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr., and currently features some of the world’s top players. With a rapidly-growing global fan base of over 200 million social media followers, PSG ranks among the largest and most influential clubs and brands in world sports. PSG, considered as the club of the new generation, is known for its innovative and forward-thinking approach. The Club has expanded beyond traditional football by establishing an Esports team and supporting men’s football, women’s football, handball, and judo teams. PSG is also deeply committed to social responsibility through its PSG For Communities programme, which focuses on empowering disadvantaged youngsters through dedicated funding and impactful initiatives.

About Aspetar:

Aspetar is a world-leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence” by F-MARC. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “The IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”. In the same year, the hospital also achieved obtained-on December 15 the Accreditation Canada International (ACI) “Platinum Level”.

Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.