Special morning at the "Roque Maspoli" sports center in Caslano, home of FC Lugano's summer retreat. In a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, the Bianconeri shared the field and table with a selection of supporters from Lugano's Plan ₿, the Club's Leading Partner since July 1, 2025.
The match represented the first official inauguration event of the partnership, which was also sealed by the presence of the partner's logo in the center of the new 2025/26 jersey, with which some players of the First Team played a small match in mixed ranks (9 vs. 9). It was a special moment for the guests of Plan ₿, who were able to take the field side by side with our boys, amid plays, smiles and a lot of enthusiasm.
A customized FC Lugano home kit was given to the participants for the occasion. The players, on the other hand, wore for the first time the new away jersey, which was officially presented just this morning.
THE WORDS OF CROCI-TORTI AND ARDOINO
Further embellishing the event is the presence of Paul Ardoino, CEO of Tether - a company promoting Lugano's Plan ₿ initiative together with the City of Lugano - who actively participated in the challenge on the field, even signing a goal. After the match he said, "I thank FC Lugano for this wonderful day. It was exciting for all of us to play together with the professionals of the First Team: an occasion that allowed us to experience the spirit of the club up close and to strengthen the link between our project and the city's sports reality. With Lugano's Plan ₿ logo on this beautiful jersey, we hope to bring good luck ahead of the start of the sports season."
Also the coach, Mattia Croci-Torti, wished to comment on the initiative with a smile:
"It was a different, fun morning. I had the pleasure of coordinating not only my players on the field, but also Paul and his guys. I am not an expert on blockchain, but if we taught something today, we will learn something from them tomorrow. That's the beauty of working together."
A DAY THAT CONTINUES TOGETHER
The morning together ended with a convivial lunch at the Caslano Sports Center. Players, technical staff and management sat down at the table with Lugano's Plan ₿ supporters, once again strengthening the human and professional bond that unites the Club with its Leading partner.
In the evening, the conclusion with a striking public event at the Lugano Lido. A hot air balloon lifted the new 25/26 away jersey in an extra-large format into the city sky, attracting the attention of numerous fans and curious passers-by. A spectacular finale, which symbolically completed a day marked by sharing and the beginning of a common path.
