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NordVPN scores another Premier League deal with new Crystal Palace partnership

Crystal Palace has named NordVPN as its Official VPN Partner
The partnership will feature digital activations to educate fans
It marks NordVPN's second major Premier League sponsorship in a week

The cybersecurity world's ongoing push into top-flight English football shows no signs of slowing down. Just days after securing a spot at Villa Park, NordVPN has announced it is teaming up with Crystal Palace Football Club as its new Official VPN Partner.

The latest deal marks a growing trend of tech giants partnering with major sports clubs to bring digital privacy tools into the mainstream. For Crystal Palace, the focus is squarely on helping supporters navigate the hidden dangers of the web, particularly when logging onto unsecured public Wi-Fi networks on matchdays.

By linking up with one of the top providers on the market — currently topping our guide to the best VPNsoftware — the club aims to educate...

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