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  • FanCode launches FIFA+ Zone and FAST channel to delight Indian fans

    FanCode launches FIFA+ Zone and FAST channel to delight Indian fans

    MUMBAI: No more frantic googling or last-minute scrambles for the remote—FanCode is here to kick off your football dreams.

    Whether it’s the roar of the crowd, the magic of iconic FIFA goals, or behind-the-scenes stories of champions, India’s premier sports streaming platform is putting the world’s most beautiful game at your fingertips. With the launch of the FIFA+ Zone and a new FAST channel, FanCode promises to transform living rooms into stadiums, bringing fans exclusive interviews, jaw-dropping documentaries, and timeless match moments from FIFA tournaments, including the electrifying FIFA World Cups.

    It’s game time, and the only decision left for fans is which beer to crack open as their favorite team smashes victory home.

    With the football fanbase in India surpassing 305 million, this launch aims to bridge the gap between growing fandom and premium football content. FanCode’s 24/7 FIFA+ Zone will immerse fans in engaging non-live football programming, making it accessible for free on the FanCode app (iOS and Android).

    The FIFA+ Zone will showcase content tailored for Indian fans, including:

    . FIFA+ Originals: Exclusive documentaries, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews featuring the biggest names in global football.

    . Archival Matches: Classic encounters from FIFA World Cups, significant tournaments, and top women’s matches.

    . New Content: Fresh programming will continue to roll out through 2025 and beyond.

    FanCode co-founder, Prasana Krishnan expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, “This collaboration with FIFA+ will give Indian fans access to best-in-class non-live football programming. The passion for the game has grown substantially in the last few years with more than 305 million football fans in the country, but the content served to them hasn’t kept pace with the fandom. With some of the top leagues and players already on FanCode, this addition will further strengthen our football offerings.”

    FIFA+ Zone will complement FanCode’s robust football lineup, which already features Real Madrid TV – the 24/7 channel of European champions Real Madrid – alongside key events such as the Carabao Cup, Copa del Rey, AFCON, and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

    This partnership underscores FanCode’s commitment to delivering a world-class football experience, blending historic matches, exclusive storytelling, and contemporary content for fans across the country.

  • Humans of Bombay becomes the storytelling partner of Chennaiyin FC 

    Humans of Bombay becomes the storytelling partner of Chennaiyin FC 

    Mumbai: Chennaiyin FC has signed the popular storytelling platform, Humans of Bombay, as their official storytelling partner for the on-going 2022–23 season.

    The partnership intends to bring the Chennaiyin fans closer, bolstering their bond with Marina Machans.

    The two-time Hero Indian Super League champions and Humans of Bombay will collaborate for a year to bring out the fascinating stories of their champion players, coaches, and stakeholders while also shining a light on the ups and downs of their journey.

    Established in 2014 by Karishma Mehta, Humans of Bombay showcases the unique, inspirational, and relatable stories of individuals from all walks of life. With a community of over 4.5 million people, the platform has lent voice to the voiceless with more than 6,000 stories so far.

    Speaking about this partnership, Humans of Bombay founder Karishma Mehta said, “We strongly believe that sport gives birth to some of the greatest stories. And from our interactions with the team until now, we’ve found some fascinating stories of grit and determination. We’re grateful that we can extend our expertise to bring forth these inspiring and heartwarming stories from Chennaiyin FC to the fans and our community. Fans will be able to see their players, coaches, and stakeholders from a very personal lens, and we hope our storytelling strengthens their bond with the team. Stories have the power to inspire a generation, and we hope to do that; it’s time for India to participate on a much larger scale in the sporting world, and that effort to become truly global begins here.”

    Chennaiyin FC have secured two victories and a draw from their five games so far in the on-going Hero ISL season. They will next take on Jamshedpur FC in a home fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.