Mumbai City FC rope in DafaNews as principal partner

The online sports news portal will adorn the front of the Islanders' first-team shirts in 2020-21 season.

Mumbai City FC have announced a partnership with online sports news portal DafaNews as the Club’s new Principal Partner. As a part of the of the partnership, DafaNews will adorn the front of the Mumbai City First Team shirts during the course of the 2020/21 season.

Along with featuring on matchdays and at the Islanders’ training facility at the Nagoa Village Panchayat Football Ground, DafaNews will be integrated into the Club’s digital content during the 2020/21 season and fans will have an opportunity to follow news and updates around Mumbai City on DafaNews’ channels.

Bimal Parekh, co-owner of the Islanders said, “We are delighted that DafaNews are supporting Mumbai City FC as the Club’s Principal Partner. Their belief and support of Indian football has been tremendous and we look forward to a unique season ahead of us with excitement.”

On the other hand, Nikos Diakoumopoulos, Managing Director of DafaNews said, “We’re excited to announce our partnership with Mumbai City FC."

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"India has a rapid growing footballing culture, we look forward to this journey with Mumbai and together hope we can be a part of many successes this season.” City Football Group brokered this partnership as part of its consultancy services to the Club.