Rangers launch new two-year partnership with India pro side
RANGERS Football Club have announced a new partnership deal with Indian pro side Bengaluru FC.
It’s hoped the new two-year collaboration will provide a number of football and commercial opportunities for either club.
Bengaluru FC, established in 2013, is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka in the south of India, and plays in the 25,000 seater Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
Since it’s formation, the side has won three league titles, two federation Cup titles, and a super cup championship.
The Rangers Academy will travel to India to experience the side’s state of the art training centre, meanwhile Rangers Soccer Schools will also hold camps in the city.
Tour groups will also be sent to Glasgow as part of the scheme.
The partnership will also encompass a scouting link up with the Indian Super League side to identify India’s best talent with a view to opening up opportunities.
Light Blues managing director Stewart Robertson said: “We’re excited and proud to announce our partnership with reigning Indian Super League champions Bengaluru FC.
“The Club’s international strategy is a core-pillar to our growth plans and this partnership opens up Rangers to the vast football community in India and provides a great platform for us to engage with our wider fanbase, and the South Asian communities at home here in Scotland’’
Mandar Tamhane, Chief Executive at Bengaluru FC, added: “It is a matter of pride for us to be partnering with Rangers FC – a club that is laden with history and is one of the top football brands globally.”
A Rangers Legends side, packed with former stars of the club, will also travel to India to play and take part in fan engagement events.
They will also visiting Soccer Schools camps.