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Usain Bolt Set to Play Mumbai Exhibition for Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC on Oct. 1

PUMA uses the branded showcase to advance its football strategy in India, with ticket sales to open soon.

Overview

  • Bolt will split time between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC, playing one half for each side in the exhibition.
  • PUMA says the match will feature professional footballers alongside Bollywood personalities and other notable guests.
  • The showcase forms part of a two-day PUMA celebration beginning September 30 that brings its partner clubs onto the same stage.
  • PUMA India managing director Karthik Balagopalan says the event aims to fuel young fans’ passion and deepen the brand’s long-term investment in Indian football.
  • Bolt’s appearance extends his post-retirement football engagements following training stints, trials and exhibition matches.