POSTS claiming that Malaysian oil and gas giant PETRONAS has become the main sponsor of the Bangladesh Football League went viral on social media.
Many questioned why Malaysia's oil and gas giant would choose to sponsor a foreign league over domestic competitions.
Is PETRONAS sponsoring the Bangladesh Football League?
Verdict:
FALSE
PETRONAS has confirmed it is not sponsoring the Bangladesh Football League, dismissing viral claims that suggested otherwise.
According to Mycheck.my, posts circulating online claimed that PETRONAS had been announced as the new main sponsor for the Bangladesh first division league starting the 2025-2026 season.
The claims were accompanied by images displaying both the PETRONAS and Bangladesh Football League logos.
Football fans quickly took to social media to express confusion and criticism over why the company would sponsor a foreign league instead of supporting Malaysian football.
On TikTok, users questioned the rationale behind such a move and debated the brand's direction in regional football sponsorship.
A local sports portal reported that the announcement appeared to originate from a post on the Bangladesh Football League's official Facebook page.
However, when Mycheck.my attempted to access the post through the provided link, it was no longer available and appeared to have been deleted.
PETRONAS swiftly issued a denial on its official portal.
"We wish to confirm that PETRONAS has not entered into any sponsorship agreement for the Bangladesh Football League, nor have we authorised the use of our name or brand in connection with this league," the company stated.
The company added that it takes issues involving brand integrity seriously and remains focused on delivering value to stakeholders and communities where it operates.
PETRONAS emphasised that no sponsorship agreement has been signed and no permission was given for its name or brand to be used in association with the league.
The incident highlights the ease with which false information can spread on social media and the importance of verifying claims through official sources.
References:
1. https://www.mycheck.my/more.php?id=2495551
