Mumbai City FC to partner with Askmegrocery.com in ISL-II

Askmegrocery.com to be the digital partner for Mumbai City FC

Mumbai 7th Oct 2015(Sana Sayed): www.askmegrocery.com is ASKME’s foray in pan India online grocery business and has now shown their commitment to Mumbai City FC for this season of ISL. They will be featured as the jersey pendant throughout the season showing support for the team in the second edition of the Hero Indian Super League.

Commenting on the new association, Indranil Das Blah, CEO, Mumbai City FC said, “AskMe is a young, vibrant company already making its mark in the Indian e-commerce space, much like we are trying to do with Mumbai City FC in India's football landscape. We see a win-win relationship with this tie-up.”

Speaking on the development Manav Sethi, Group Chief Marketing Officer & Head Digital Strategy, said, “Football is at the cusp of becoming a scalable sport in India and is close to the hearts & aspirations of today’s youth globally & in India. ASKME has been a disruptive brand and has embraced and invested in emerging trends and personalities that have the potential to become leaders in their respective domains. Our investment in Mumbai City FC is validation of this.”

The 2^nd edition of the Hero Indian Super League started on 3^rd October in Chennai. Mumbai City FC will play their 2^nd match against Kerala Blasters FC in Kochi on 10^th October, and their first home match on 16^th October at the fortress, DY Patil Stadium, Nerul, Mumbai.

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.”