Expo 2020 has partnered with City Football Group to become the Official Exhibition Partner of the English Premier League Champions, Manchester City.
City Football Group will be a part of the first World Expo to be held in the MEASA region, and through initiatives will drive social change through football and expand its values of innovation and sustainability.
The partnership will be observed through the City Football Group network, with local activations planned at a number of other City Group clubs, including New York City FC, Melbourne City FC and Yokohama F. Marinos.
Expo 2020 will also become the Official Partner of Indian Super League champions, Mumbai City FC.
City Football Group is currently providing advisory services to Mumbai City FC and has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority investment in Mumbai City FC, with final approvals pending.
Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Sales and MarComms Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai said, “Both Expo 2020 and City Football Group are passionate about bringing people together to create meaningful change in important areas, such as youth empowerment, gender equality and inclusion, as well as the use of technology for good. As Manchester City’s Official Exhibition Partner and Mumbai City FC’s Official Partner, we are excited to see how the powerful, universal language of football can inspire millions around the globe to be part of a truly exceptional World Expo and a historic milestone for our vast region. This partnership is an exciting addition to Expo 2020’s involvement with a number of leading sports across the globe, including our official sponsorship of Formula 1 and Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals – with more sporting collaborations to be announced soon.”