New Delhi, Nov 4, 2022: Indian edu-tech giant BYJU’s has appointed Lionel Messi as global brand ambassador to promote their social impact arm “Education for All”.
Making the announcement, Byju’s co-founder Divya Gokulnath said “We are honoured and excited to collaborate with Lionel Messi as our global ambassador. He rose from the grassroots to become one of the most successful sports persons ever. That is the kind of opportunity that BYJU’S Education For All (EFA) wants to create for the nearly 5.5 million children it currently empowers. No one represents the power of enhancing human potential more than Lionel Messi”.
BYJU’s is also the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup that is set to begin in Qatar on 20th November.
Gokulnath further said: “I am sure this partnership will inspire millions of people around the world to dream bigger and learn better. As football fans know, with Messi on your side anything is possible.” The Argentinian footballer also runs his very own non-profit organization, Leo Messi Foundation, which is focused on promoting healthcare, education and sports.
“High-quality education changes lives, and BYJU’S has transformed the career paths of millions of students worldwide. I hope to inspire young learners to reach and remain at the top,” Messi said.
