The Indian Super League (ISL) outfit, FC Goa, commenced its new season with a last-second victory over East Bengal by 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Over the years, the Gaurs have scored more points and victories (in the league phase) than any other team in history. Moreover, the team has also advanced into the league knockout phase in six of the eight Hero ISL seasons.
Last season, FC Goa ended up outside of the top four for only the second time in the history of the league, and they have a lot to show this season.
Every season is an opportunity for FC Goa enthusiasts to eventually see their team get their hands on the piece of silverware that has eluded them on multiple occasions. However the Gaurs’ first process this season was to reinstate themselves among the league’s ruling classes, which they did formidably against East Bengal FC.
Goa is a city where soccer is adored and appreciated, and FC Goa is among the biggest clubs in India, so they are bound to get a lot of sponsorship deals. For the 2022/23 season as well, the team received numerous sponsorship deals which are as follows:
Principal Partner:
FC Goa have signed Parimatch News as the principal partner for the ongoing season. The company’s logo will be showcased in a multi-year association on the chest of the club jersey and training wear throughout the season.
Kitting Partner:
In this section, the team has roped in T10 Sports. As part of the arrangement, T10 Sports will focus on producing FC Goa’s playing, training, and travel wear. As the official kit partner, T10 Sports will also distribute kits to the senior and youth teams, along with the coaching staff.
Strategic Partner:
Along with the aforementioned brands, the ISL club has entered into a first-of-its-kind alliance with Unschool, an online learning platform. The company will function as a strategic partner in this deal, providing digital football coaching in India.
Radio & Internet Partner:
The Carlos Pena-managed team has also announced an extension of its partnership with Indigo Music as the official radio partner.
In addition, the 2019/20 ISL league shield winners also renewed their partnership with the Goa broadband network, GWave. For the duration of the season, the brand will serve as the internet partner.
Associate Partner:
The Gaurs have also partnered with the fantasy sports platform, Dream11. This season, the brand has been welcomed as an associate partner.
Pain Relief Partner:
Last but not the least, FC Goa have joined forces with a pain relief product, Zixa Strong. As the official pain relief partner, the brand’s logo features on the medical bags of FC Goa.