MARGAO
Arjuna awardee and former India captain Bruno Coutinho was on Wednesday named as the official brand ambassador of Goa in the game of Football by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). "I'm very happy to be a part of the team. They are doing a commendable job at presenting this platform to the football lovers of the State, and I think our common love for the game is going to result in some impressive developments for the football community," Bruno Coutinho said.
"It has been a wonderful experience working with India's best football icon on this venture. I'm looking forward to an exciting journey ahead as we enable Indian football fans to truly live the game through football!" It is a response to the rapidly growing football community in the State, it gives the players an opportunity to actively engage with the game," said Dr Caitano Fernandes, Goa Football Association president.
