MUMBAI: In a country where cricket hogs the spotlight, football just pulled a cinematic comeback. And no, this isn’t another grassroots league. We’re talking Real Madrid Legends vs Barcelona Legends—on Indian turf. Add some tech razzle-dazzle from Hivoco Studios, and fans are now one quiz away from swapping couch commentary for pitchside selfies with global icons.
On 24 March 2025, Hivoco Studios, a content-tech brainchild, announced its role as the official tech partner for the India leg of this much-hyped football clash. Teaming up with The Sports Front, it launched the 'Legends FaceOff Game'—a digital contest designed to separate armchair pundits from actual football whizzes. The top five scorers with the fastest fingers win golden tickets to the 6 April mega-match at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. And if that isn’t spicy enough, they also get to meet the legends themselves.
“With the Real Madrid Legends vs Barcelona Legends match happening in India, we are witnessing a new era for football in the country. The massive fan following and the rapid growth of the sport here are truly inspiring. Our partnership with Hivoco Studios has enabled us to create unique, interactive experiences like the Legends FaceOff Game, giving fans not just a game, but a chance to be part of history,” said The Sports Front CEO & co-founder John Zaidi.
Hivoco Studios founder & CEO Pritesh Chothani didn’t hold back on the fanfare, “At Hivoco, we are driven by a passion to fuse technology with real-world experiences. The opportunity to be a part of this historic Real Madrid Legends vs Barcelona Legends match in India is incredibly exciting. Our innovative tech solutions, exemplified by the Legends FaceOff Game, are designed to captivate and engage football fans by bringing them closer to the game. We are proud to offer fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win tickets and meet the legends—a true celebration of football’s spirit and the growing enthusiasm for the sport in India. This is just the beginning; we have many more exciting products in the pipeline to elevate the fan experience further.”
With India’s football fandom ballooning by the minute, this match is more than a nostalgia trip. It’s a signal that the sport means business here. Organised by The Sports Front, the 6 April clash promises a night of drama, brilliance and bruised egos. Hivoco is ready with more fan-tech marvels to fuel that fire.
Meanwhile, Zomato District handles ticketing, HSBC manages banking, and JioHotstar brings the spectacle to screens. With this team sheet, even Bollywood would struggle to script it better.
