UltraTech Cement associates with Mumbai City FC as its Strength Partner

Mumbai 6th Oct 2015(Sana Sayed): UltraTech Cement announces its association with Mumbai City FC, Mumbai’s franchise in the Indian Super League, as its Strength Partner. It aims to extend its support towards building the beautiful game in India with this tie-up.

Football is fast gaining popularity in the country, and the success of the first edition of the Indian Super League is a testimony to it. Indian Super League achieved the rare milestone of having registered the highest average stadium attendance for any football league in Asia, and the fourth highest in the world in its first edition.

Indian National team captain, Sunil Chhetri and Goalkeeper, Subrata Paul among others are the core players of Mumbai City FC. Nicolas Anelka, the marquee player-manager for Mumbai City FC, is a globally renowned footballer having plied his trade with top clubs in Europe including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal, among others. Bollywood actor and football enthusiast Ranbir Kapoor is the co-owner of the team.

The team’s logo is a reflection of a resilient fortress that depicts the strong and determined spirit of the city. It also depicts a train that is the lifeline of the city. The seven stars symbolize the seven islands that form Mumbai.

“UltraTech has always been strongly connected with sports in India; be it cricket and now football. UltraTech, as a brand, signifies strength and beauty, which is what football as a sport stands for. Mumbai City FC has a strong mix of top national and international players and has a promising season ahead. Our association with Mumbai City FC is a step towards connecting with the youth of India through football, while also leveraging the rising popularity of the game as a brand,” saidMr. O P Puranmalka, Managing Director, UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Commenting on this association with Renault, Team owner, Mumbai City FC, Ranbir Kapoor, said,“UltraTech Cement have been associated with sports teams in India for awhile now and it gives us a major confidence boost that they have ventured into football in India with Mumbai City FC. I am very glad to welcome them on board as our strength partner for this season.”

Mumbai City FC to infuse Renault’s Passion in ISL-II

Renault to be the automobile partner for Mumbai City FC

Mumbai 5th Oct 2015(Sana Sayed):Renault India, one of the fastest growing automotive companies in India, announces its partnership with Mumbai City FC as its Automobile partner for the upcoming season of the Hero Indian Super League. Both the brands are young in India and bring to the fore the best experience of global and Indian talent – Renault’s global cars in which Indian engineering and design teams are playing a significant role, and the blend of global and Indian footballing talent that drives Mumbai City FCs title aspirations.

Globally, Renault and sports go back a long way, whether it’s Formula One or Football, and the association with Mumbai City FC is a natural fit based on common values of hard work, performance and dedication, bound by unrelenting passion. The Renault logo will feature prominently on the team jersey sleeve and shorts.

On their first association with Mumbai City FC, Mr. Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations, shared, “The Indian Super League is taking football across the country with great vigour, and we are proud to associate with Mumbai City FC, as the club reflects the same adrenaline pumping passion that is the hallmark of brand Renault. Renault has launched ground-breaking products like Renault Duster and Renault KWID, making brand Renault a household name in India. As Mumbai City FC travels across the country, it will find in Renault a close and supportive partner.”

Commenting on this association with Renault, Team owner, Mumbai City FC, Ranbir Kapoor, said, “When the league you are a part of is so competitive, it’s necessary to have the right partners supporting you. We are extremely privileged to have Renault backing us this season. This partnership means a lot for the team!”

The 2^nd edition of the Hero Indian Super League started on 3^rd October in Chennai. Mumbai City FC will play their first match against FC Pune City at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium, Pune on 5^th October.