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Budweiser launches 3-part docu-series on Indian football

Last updated : Dec 02, 2022 17:12
SportzPower Team
Dec 01, 2022 08:12

MUMBAI: Budweiser, an Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) global brand, Wednesday released a docu-series titled “The Indian Football Story: The World is Yours To Take” in collaboration with VICE Media. 

The three-part series pays homage to the rich history of football in India. Dissecting the journey of the sport in the Indian landscape, the documentary is an attempt at telling the untold story of India’s tryst with the World Cup in 1950. Historically, Budweiser has always supported homegrown talent at the grassroots and energized its consumers to seize opportunities. 

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