Philly the Gaur
{{short description|Mascot for the FC Goa of Indian Super League}}
{{Infobox mascot
| name = Philly the Gaur
| image =
| caption = Philly the Gaur in 2019
| team = FC Goa
| description = Gaur (Indian bison)
| name_origin =
| related_mascots = Gaurdinho
| website = {{Url|fcgoa.in/}}
}}
Philly the Gaur is the official mascot of FC Goa in the Indian Super League. He is a blue-colored Indian bison wearing the home-coloured FC Goa jersey. Philly the Gaur was first introduced in 2019, later succeeding his predecessor Gaurdinho as the club's official mascot.
Appearances
On 24 December 2022, an event was held at the Monte de Guirim Ground in Guirim, featuring the Little Gaurs League participants. The focal point of the event was the presence of Philly the Gaur, who assumed the role of Santa Claus for the day, offering gifts to the attendees. To augment the festive ambiance, a body-painting counter was also provided.{{Cite web |title=FC Goa host junior Christmas Party at Monte de Guirim ground |url=https://fcgoa.in/media/news/fc-goa-forca-goa-foundation-little-gaurs-league-christmas/ |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=fcgoa.in |language=en |archive-date=2023-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602141257/https://fcgoa.in/media/news/fc-goa-forca-goa-foundation-little-gaurs-league-christmas/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=25 December 2022 |title=FC Goa hosts junior Christmas party at Monte de Guirim ground |work=Asian News International |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/football/fc-goa-hosts-junior-christmas-party-at-monte-de-guirim-ground20221225133639/ |access-date=23 September 2023 |archive-date=25 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225081623/https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/football/fc-goa-hosts-junior-christmas-party-at-monte-de-guirim-ground20221225133639/ |url-status=live }}