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Heineken Proves Fandom Turns Strangers Into Friends with New York-Based Social Experiment
Hundreds of football fans turned up at Central Park Tavern in New York City to make sure one fan didn’t have to watch the UEFA Champions League alone, after a simple flyer reading ‘’Have A Beer With Me’’ was posted around the city - a powerful reminder of how fandom is one of the most powerful ways to spark instant connection. [Credit: Weston Kloefkorn] NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heineken® today launches Fans Have More Friends, a new global sponsorship platform built on the beli
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