KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshinobu Oyama; hereinafter referred to as KNT-CT Holdings) and Deshima Football Consultancy (Netherlands; Representative Director: Takao Rishige; English name: Deshima Football Consultancy), joint owner of Dutch second division club "MVV Maastricht," have signed a partnership agreement in June 2026 aimed at fostering football talent connecting Japan and Europe. The KNT-CT Holdings Group has been involved in educational travel and sports-related businesses for many years, primarily through Kinki Nippon Tourist. Deshima Football was established as a company to build a new European base for football talent development and operates multiple talent development projects connecting Japan and Europe, such as "MVV Maastricht Football HUB." Through this partnership, both companies will work to develop a wide range of talent supporting football, including players, coaches, and sports business professionals, in addition to providing international experience in Europe. ■ Main Initiatives 1. Kinki Nippon Tourist's Sponsorship of the Youth International Tournament "MVV Maastricht Cup" https://football-hub-tournament.com/ Uniforms with logos of both companies worn by Japanese players Kinki Nippon Tourist will sponsor the "MVV Maastricht Cup," an international tournament for U17 players, which will be held for the first time in Maastricht, Netherlands, on August 15th and 16th, 2026. This tournament is organized by Deshima Football as an opportunity for young players in their youth years to gain international experience in Europe. Kinki Nippon Tourist will be responsible for the travel and accommodation arrangements and tour operations for the Japan representative team, as well as supporting the operation of the pre-departure Hakodate camp (August 9th-11th). 2. Provision of European Tour Programs for the Talent Development Project "MVV Maastricht Football HUB" Leveraging the strengths of Deshima Football, which