UK: United Biscuits' McVitie's Digestives to sponsor AC Milan
By Michelle Russell | 24 May 2012
United Biscuits has secured a sponsorship deal with Italian football team AC Milan for its McVitie's Digestives brand.
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United Biscuits has secured a sponsorship deal with Italian football team AC Milan for its McVitie's Digestives brand.
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