Lending the "A8" and "Q7" to the National Team

Audi supports football primarily in Europe. Currently, they support top-tier global teams such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, and Hamburger SV, providing them with Audi's latest models.

Furthermore, to nurture future stars, they established the "Audi Schanzer Football Academy" in collaboration with FC Ingolstadt 04 in Germany. They are dedicated to fostering sports culture, including football, by holding over 20 "Football Camps" annually for children aged 6 to 14.

Now, Audi has stepped forward as a supporting company for the Japan National Team, which aims to "win the World Cup by 2050."

From left: Audi Japan President Hiroshi Okita, Alberto Zaccheroni, and Japan Football Association Vice Chairman Kuniya Daini.

Coach Zaccheroni's signature, reading "Courage and Strength to Japan"

The Supporting Company system allows various corporations to support the national team through their unique activities. Support extends to all categories, including the senior team, U-23, U-20, U-17, women's team, futsal, and beach soccer.

With this agreement, Audi willthe flagship model "Audi A8"andthe luxury SUV "Audi Q7"will be loaned to the national team. Additionally, activities such as inviting parents and children who are football fans to stadiums are planned for the future.

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BRAND HISTORY
Audi's emblem is the "Four Rings." Do you know that each ring represents the automobile manufacturers Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer? All were based in Saxony and were leading brands in the German automotive industry at the beginning of the 20th century. However, after the Great Depression following World War I, the four companies, in a bid for survival, formed Auto Union in 1932. DKW specialized in motorcycles and small cars, Wanderer in mid-size cars, Audi in premium mid-size cars, and Horch in luxury cars.

However, due to the defeat in World War II, Saxony in East Germany fell under Soviet occupation, and Auto Union ceased to exist. Anticipating this, the new Auto Union was established in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, in West Germany. Unlike BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Auto Union faced a difficult start without existing factories, but gradually gained strength through the production of vehicles like the DKW delivery van.

Auto Union, acquired by Volkswagen at the end of 1964, soon introduced new models bearing the Audi name. In 1969, they merged with NSU, based in Neckarsulm (known for developing the Wankel engine), becoming Audi NSU Auto Union. From 1985 onwards, it has continued as Audi to the present day. Technologies like Quattro, dynamic performance backed by motorsport activities, elegant design, and high-quality finishes are driving Audi's popularity.