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ISL’s FC Goa dedicates home jersey to the return of fans to the stadium for 2022-23 season
Mumbai: FC Goa, which takes part in the ISL, dedicates its official home jersey for the 2022-23 season to the fans of the club. They finally have the opportunity to return to the stadium to watch their players play at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda.
The FC Goa home jersey for the 2022–23 season predominantly features a striped pattern of two different shades of the club’s bright orange. A series of wavy lines of a lighter shade runs across the stripes, forming a secondary pattern.
This wavy pattern is symbolic of the fans, who form an Ocean of Orange every time the team takes to the field at Fatorda. Football and the waves of the ocean are intrinsic parts of the fabric of Goan society, and the jersey is a representation of the same.
As the stars of FC Goa don the new home jersey, they will be representing the whole of Goa in their quest for success and silverware. To complete the look, the collar and sleeves of the FC Goa 2022-2023 home jersey also feature trim in red and white.
A deeper meaning behind the jersey: The club added that the 2022-23 season is one of great importance to Indian football, as fans will return to the stands for the first time since Covid-19 first struck the country over two years ago. In a bid to minimise the damage caused by the virus, the last two editions of the Hero Indian Super League—2020–21 and 2021–22—were held completely behind closed doors, with the teams having to follow strict safety regulations within bio-bubbles.
All of that will change this time around, as the country has since moved on to a state of normalcy. With the Gaurs’ faithful looking forward to turning up to their favourite team’s matches in large numbers, FC Goa have also acknowledged their presence in their new home jersey.
“We feel excited about playing in front of our fans once again. They have been with us through thick and thin, and have always been our biggest source of motivation. The last time we played with fans cheering us from the sidelines, we won the Hero ISL Shield. Their support was an important reason for us lifting the Durand Cup as well, last year in Kolkata.
“It feels nice to know that we have included an aspect of the fans in our new home shirts. The pattern looks good, of course, but it has also given the shirt an even greater meaning. Every time we wear the shirt, we will now be reminded of their presence and support as we look to challenge for the Hero ISL Trophy,” FC Goa captain, Brandon Fernandes, said.
The FC Goa home jersey for the 2022–23 season will soon be available for purchase at shop.fcgoa.in.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
