FC Bayern has agreed a partnership with Indian sports app BigHit until 2025 to jointly host the "FC Bayern Youth Cup India". At this tournament, soccer talents have the opportunity to recommend themselves for a place at the annual "FC Bayern Youth Cup World Finals" in Munich.
Andreas Jung, Marketing Director of FC Bayern: "We are delighted to welcome BigHit as a new partner. Through BigHit, we will be able to reach even more fans in India in the future and provide a platform for young footballers at our 'FC Bayern Youth Cup'. With this partnership, we are expanding our engagement in the region, strengthening our presence and our commitment to nurturing talent."
Shaktie Prakash, Founder and CEO of BigHit said, "This partnership between FC Bayern and BigHit is a phenomenal leap in Indian soccer that will benefit aspiring footballers immensely. Together we can create a great experience for fans and new opportunities for Indian soccer."
The "FC Bayern Youth Cup India" will take place in over eleven states across India. The top ten players will be selected to represent Team India in Munich at the "FC Bayern World Finals," where they will compete against the best young players from other countries. The "FC Bayern Youth Cup" is generally the largest and oldest international youth soccer tournament series in the world hosted by a club. The tournament was initiated nine years ago and offers U16 players from all over the world the opportunity to showcase their skills on the stage of FC Bayern in Munich.
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