Mumbai City FC Announce DafaNews As Principal Partner for ISL 2024-25 Season

Khel Today Bureau

Mumbai: Mumbai City FC has partnered with DafaNews as the Club’s Principal Partner for the upcoming 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

As part of this expanded collaboration, DafaNews will be the Official Back of Shirt Partner for Mumbai City FC. Their branding will be displayed exclusively on the back of the First Team shirts throughout the season.

In addition to their presence on the team kits, DafaNews will have a visible presence at the Club’s training facility at NMSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The partnership will also integrate DafaNews into the Club’s digital content, offering fans engaging media and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights during the ISL 2024-25 season.
Kandarp Chandra, CEO of Mumbai City FC, said:

“It’s exciting to have DafaNews back as our Principal Partner for the 2024-25 season. As our previous partner, DafaNews has shown a strong commitment to Indian football and its fans, and their continued support reflects our common goals. Together, we look forward to elevating the fan experience through both on-field excitement and innovative digital content as we head into another competitive ISL season.”

Joao Coimbra Tavares, DafaNews Manager, said: “We are thrilled to strengthen our Partnership with Mumbai City. Having worked together before, we have seen the passion and dedication of the club! We believe Mumbai City plays a big role in the Indian Football evolution and we want to support it the best way we can. We look forward to building on our shared successes and supporting Mumbai City FC in what promises to be an exciting season”

About Mumbai City FC
Mumbai City FC, formed in August 2014, is a club competing in the Indian Super League (ISL) – the top-tier of Indian football. The club also participates in Super Cup (since 2017) and the Durand Cup (since 2022). The Islanders, as the club is fondly known, is the only club in India to have won the unique ‘double’, that is, winning the ISL League and the ISL Cup in the 2020/21 season. The club has also won the ISL League Shield in 2022/23 and the ISL Cup in 2023/24, winning an enviable four trophies for the club.
In Asia, Mumbai City FC competed in the AFC Champions League in 2022 and in the 2023/24 seasons becoming the first Indian club to register wins in the continent’s premier club competition.
In November 2019, Mumbai City FC became part of the City Football Group (CFG) when the group acquired a majority stake in the club joining Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and businessman Bimal Parekh, as co-owners. The club joined the likes of Manchester City FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC and others in the CFG family.

Mumbai City FC plays its home games at the Mumbai Football Arena located in Andheri, Mumbai. The club’s crest houses key elements that represent the city of Mumbai and is a reflection of the city’s dynamism and relentless attitude while also reflecting the modern values that define the city and the club.