The FA Cup will be rebranded as The Emirates FA Cup after the Football Association announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Emirates Airline.On the day of the FA Cup final, the Football Association announced Dubai-based Emirates had signed a deal to sponsor the oldest knock-out competition in football until 2018.From next season the FA Cup will be known as The Emirates Cup. Emirates president Sir Tim Clark (left) poses with FA chairman Greg Dyke and the FA Cup at Wembley Dyke and Clark announced the three-year sponsorship deal at a press conference at Wembley on Saturday Arsenal's players celebrate with the FA Cup after beating Hull City in last year's final at Wembley Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger holds the FA Cup, which will be rebranded as the Emirates FA Cup, last year Sportsmail's Charles Sale revealed that the FA Cup would become the Emirates FA Cup last month. CLICK HERE to read the story in full. The FA had been looking for a new sponsor for the FA Cup since Budweiser ended its three-year association with the 144-year-old tournament last year.FA chairman Greg Dyke said: 'Emirates' commitment to our sport is evident and securing such an iconic and forward-thinking lead partner for the FA Cup is great news for us, the fans and for the whole game.'The partnership will help take the tournament to new audiences

, inspire interest in football from across the globe and allow us to continue our investment into the game at all levels.'I know there will be traditionalists who take issue with the subtle renaming, but all of the money the FA receives from partnerships such as this goes back to the game at all levels.'I want and expect to increase our funding into the very areas that need it most - grass-roots facilities, coaching and young player development.'Partnerships like this only enhance our opportunity to support football throughout the country.'The money we receive from this will all get spent building new all-weather pitches around the country. Wedding Guest Dresses MaltaAnd I think that is worth the deal.'The FA had been looking for a new sponsor for the FA Cup since Budweiser ended its three-year association with the 144-year-old tournament last year.Pet Monkeys For Sale In New York City

Dyke and Clark shake hands after agreeing a three-year sponsorship deal to rebrand the FA Cup FA chairman Greg Dyke, pictured during the FIFA congress on Friday, says the deal is 'great news' for the FA Edinson Cavani celebrates in PSG's 'Fly Emirates' sponsored shirt, which has been in place since 2006 Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid signed sealed a lucrative sponsorship deal with Emirates in 2013Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, which also sponsors Arsenal, said: 'Football is a truly global sport, a unifying factor in many communities and nations across the world. Used Book Store Montclair NjNever is this more evident than with the FA Cup, which has an unrivalled heritage and draws a global audience of more than 1.1billion people.'The spirit of the competition, far play, and sparking the passions of a global audience, are all values we share at Emirates. 'That is why we are proud to be the first title sponsor of the tournament and we look forward to a long-term partnership to support and connect fans to their teams both here in the UK and across the world.'

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Official Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens gear makes a great souvenir for any rugby fan, so make sure you visit the Official Merchandise stores in the Rugby Village in Dubai, or order online to buy official Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens merchandise. Thrilling action, great crowds, a wonderful party atmosphere, top class entertainment, and all in a superb, purpose-built venue. Check out the images Search for Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Hi...now this may sound like a pretty dumb question but this is the first time I have flown "long haul" and overnight so I was wondering if Emirates provide a small pillow and light blanket so that I will be able to get some sleep. Sadly I could not afford one of the lovely "bed type" seats in business class but I am hoping to be able to catch a few hours sleep on our flight from Melbourne to KL and then maybe a couple more on the KL to Dubai leg of the flight....then hopefully I will be able to stay awake from Dubai to Paris.

Any other hints about being able to sleep on flights will be welcome. Our flight leaves at 0235 am on Saturday!! Yes you will received a pillow and blanket. As for tips, wear loose comfy clothing and shoes, drink lots of water, dont drink anything alcoholic or caffeine based before or during the flight. Also on the Saturday prior to your flight, stay up, resist the temptation of having an afternoon snooze just because you know you will be having a late flight.I will definitely not be sleeping...I'm working Friday morning...last minute bits and pieces in the afternoon and dinner with the family before heading out to the Airport about 11 pm ish. I plan to be quite tired by the time I get on the flight at 2.35 am Saturday morning!! I'm not a coffee drinker and never drink anything alcoholic on flights, I have a comfy "layered" type outfit planned so I can add or subtract depending on the temperature and I will wear compression/support stockings as well. I am looking forward to the trip even though it's a long trip the destination is well worth it :)

Just to add to the good advise from ddtem for long haul flights and your own comments, I have a large thin cotton 'wrap' which folds up very small and I use that over myself before airline blankets which I never find comfortable and that makes me very cosy :) I also start a good novel a day or so before a flight and then look forward to a nice read on the plane. The seatback entertainment is excellent but maybe old-fashioned but I always find a great novel truly makes the time fly. A small hand size small towel is always handy, I am sure Emirates give out the hot towels still but airline ones are so small. I find my small hand towel very handy to feshen up. I also always go for an aisle seat, even if 2 of us together we get aisle seats across from eachother, so easy to get up to stretch whenever you want , pop along to the restroom, without having to disturb and/or climb over people. Edited: 9:20 pm, May 09, 2012 Good advice from all the other posters. A couple of extra things I like to help me feel human on long flights: face spritzer (whatever brand/smell you like, but I use rosewater).

Good for hydrating your skin and refreshing you. Wet Ones are also good for feeling clean. Emirates supply hot towels, but I can't recall if they offer amenity kits on night flights in Economy-- if they don't and you want something like a toothbrush or eye shades, just ask crew. Emirates are one of my favourite airlines. I think their Economy product is good and reasonably consistent. As your flight leaves at 0235, you'll just be offered a light snack (probably mini quiches or something similar), so if you want to just get some rest, eat before you fly-- you won't miss out on anything special! You'll be served breakfast before you land in KL. The only other thing I could add to all the great ideas mentioned, is I take along a pair of comfy old socks (or use the ones supplied in business if you've struck it lucky) . . . ones I wouldn't care if I lost . . . great to wear if you like to slip your shoes off, feels good when wandering around the cabin instead of having to put your shoes back on (particularly good when visiting the loo :)

Lots of good advice already mentioned. I travelled Emirates last year and i'm pretty sure you didn't get a toothbrush or eyemask but you will definately get a blanket and pillow (i can't remember about socks). In my handluggage I always take -Toothbrush and toothpaste, lipbalm and moisturiser as the air is very drying for the skin. I sometimes also take a small facewash and can of anti-perspirant (all under 100ml of course) AND I always take a clean pair of underwear, socks and a clean T-shirt. I always find long flights (especially overnight ones) leave me looking and feeling bedraggled, sweaty and groggy. An hour of so before I land I pop to the Loo and have a quick "freshen up" and change my clothes. It's amazing what a clean pair of underwear and fresh smelling t-shirt can do to make you feel more human again.I wouldn't venture into an airplane loo in just socks. Personally when flying EC overnight and hoping to sleep I much prefer a window seat. I don't like the gamble that I'll be in the aisle and the person in the window/middle seat will want to get and up and down while I'm trying to sleep.

Being really tired helps as does an eye mask and some ear plugs. I've managed many good nights sleep on airplanes in EC this way. I've experienced "soggy socks" before whilst being lazy and not putting my shoes on to answer a call of nature. I like to imagine that it was merely water on my feet but i fear otherwise....... A pair of slip on shoes is much more preferable. Ewww soggy socks (the mind boggles LOL!!) ....will NOT venture to the loos in my socks! THANK YOU everyone...as always the wonderful people here on TA are so generous with their help. I think I have been allocated an aisle seat which is OK for me as I may need to get up and stretch occasionally (old back injury) and it will be nice not to have to worry about disturbing anyone.I was thinking of being cheeky and asking for an upgrade (given the time of our flight departure I thought Business class might not be fully booked *fingers crossed*).....I was wondering where do you ask for an upgrade ...when I check my baggage or when we go through to board?

And what is the best way to approach asking for an upgrade....will Emirates still do it as I have heard some airlines no longer "upgrade" passengers. It costs nothing to ask for an upgrade, but don't expect the answer to be 'yes'. The days of free random upgrades are well and truly over. Passengers with 'status' will get upgraded before you. Lots of good advice given. You don't realize how noisy it actually is onboard till you put them in. I always take my own neck pillow in Economy and use the one the airlines give out as lower back support. The neck one stops my head from flopping round if I am lucky enough to nod off and I don't wake with a stiff neck. V. useful in an aisle seat where you have nothing to lean against. Am I allowed to bring my skateboard onto the plane with me? South West - Wanna Get Away Best Way to Self-Book Multi-Destination Trip?? Flying Emirates Business on Quantas codeshare ticket.. Cigarettes prices at gatwick airport Shannon airport, why is it still open!?