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FC Goa is a professional football club representing Goa in the Indian Super League. The club was launched on 26th August in the first edition of Indian Super League. The club is owned by the Goan Football Club which is founded and owned by the Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, Venugopal Dhoot along with Goan businessmen Dattarj Salagaocar and Shrinivas Dempo. The manager of the club is a legendary Brazillian football player Arthur Anutunes Coimbra. The marquee player of FC Goa is a former Brazil Skipper and World cup winner Lucio. The home stadium for the club is the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. FC Goa finished second in league stage of ISL Season 2. Fatorda stadium in Margao, Goa is the home stadium for the FC Goa. Fatorda stadium is considered one of the finest football stadiums in the country. The stadium has a great history and has hosted big matches like the FIFA World cup qualifier for India and AFC Asian Cup. Its also the main stadium for Goa in the I-League football cup. The stadium was established in 1989 and in 2014 it was renovated and upgraded by the standards of FIFA. It has the capacity of 19,800 with a roof covering 100 percent of the seating area. It is considered one of the most well maintained football grounds in the Indian subcontinent. Tilak Maidan is the training ground for FC Goa which is at Vasco da Gama, Goa. The venue has been hosting matches of the I-League as well as local Goan leagues. The venue has the capacity to accommodate 12,000 spectators. In 2014 it has been upgraded satisfactorily to ensure most FIFA standards are maintained. Some of FC Goas friendly matches are held here.Goa is considered of the traditional power house regions of football in India and has a rich history of football. It was natural that it had to be one of the cities participating int the Indian super league since its inception. On 13 April 2014 Venugopal Dhoot won the bidding for the Goa franchise along with Dattaraj Salagaocar and Shrinivas Dempo and the club was official launched on on 26 Aaugust 2014. On 23 September Virat Kohli was announced as one of the co owners of the team. Later Bllywood actor Varun Dhavan was announced that brand ambassador of the team. FC Go is the first Indian sports club to launch a satellite TV channel called FC Goa TV on Videocon D2H service.The FC Goa logo is a combination of Goas state animal bison and a shield; these symbols both together represent strength, attack and defense. The logo personifies the character of Goan football and the fundamentals of the team. The club symbolizes the qualities of strength, attack and defense which is apparent in their performances. On 2 September 2014 the Legendary Brazilian Football player Arthur Antunes Coimbra (Zico) signed as the club's Head Coach. FC Goa officially confirmed Arsenal legend Robert Pires as their first marquee player on 20 September 2014. Afghanistan captain Zohib Islam Amiri joined FC Goa on 26 September. Another former Arsenal player Andre Santos joined Indian Super League side FC Goa. 15-player FC Goa domestic contingent consisted of 14 players from the Dempo SC outfit along with a Mohun Bagan loanee in Biswajit Singh.Four out of their first six matches was lost by FC Goa in the beginning but they managed to come back strongly in the second half of the tournament. They got five victories in their last eight matches and kept five clean sheets in their 14 matches. Overall, Zico did great job with six wins, four defeats and three draws and it took them to the second spot of the standings with 22 points. The club qualified for the end-of-season play-offs by finishing second in the league, They lost in the playoffs via a penalty shootout against Atletico de Kolkata after a goalless draw. At the end of season awards, Jan Seda was named the Golden Glove winner. The arrival of Romeo Fernandes on the national footballing scene was particularly encouraging from the first season . The Goan's consistent displays on the pitch quickly turned him into a fan favourite and attracted interest from lands as far as Brazil. His performances culminated in him being loaned out to Atletico Paranaense from parent club Dempo SC, where he became the first Indian to play professionally at the senior level in South America.

Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19: FC Goa Qualifies For Semis, Pips Bengaluru to Occupy Table-Top Position
India.com Sports Desk | February 18, 2019 10:44 PM IST
FC Goa became the second team to qualify for the play-offs spot in the fifth season of Indian Super ...
Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19: FC Goa Qualifies For Semis, Pips Bengaluru to Occupy Table-Top Position
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2019-02-18T11:44:09+00:00
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Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19, FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters Live Streaming Online, TV Broadcast, Timing, Team News, When, Where to Watch
India.com Sports Desk | February 18, 2019 4:35 PM IST
FC Goa will look to solidify their play-offs spot when they take to the field against Kerala Blaster...
Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19, FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters Live Streaming Online, TV Broadcast, Timing, Tea
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2019-02-18T05:35:59+00:00
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Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19: FC Goa Solidifies Play-Off Spot With 3-0 Victory Against ATK
India.com Sports Desk | February 15, 2019 10:39 AM IST
FC Goa on Thursday solidified their quest for the play-off spots with a thumping victory against two...
Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19: FC Goa Solidifies Play-Off Spot With 3-0 Victory Against ATK
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2019-02-14T23:39:46+00:00
2019-02-14T23:39:46+00:00
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ISL 2018-19: FC Goa Lose Crucial Points Against Delhi Dynamos as Race For Top-Four Heats up
India.com Sports Desk | February 4, 2019 11:11 PM IST
Indian Super League (ISL) sides Delhi Dynamos held Goa to a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru St...
ISL 2018-19: FC Goa Lose Crucial Points Against Delhi Dynamos as Race For Top-Four Heats up
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2019-02-04T12:11:18+00:00
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Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19: FC Goa Set For Delhi Dynamos Clash, Aims For Top-Four Finish
India.com Sports Desk | February 3, 2019 8:00 PM IST
Indian Super League (ISL) clubs FC Goa will aim to bolster their top-four chances when they take to ...
Indian Super League (ISL) 2018-19: FC Goa Set For Delhi Dynamos Clash, Aims For Top-Four Finish
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2019-02-03T09:00:16+00:00
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Indian Super League 2018-19: Battle For Top Four Spot in Contention as FC Goa Face Jamshedpur
PTI | January 27, 2019 7:08 PM IST
A top-four spot not yet assured FC Goa resumed their ISL campaign after a break when they take on Ja...
Indian Super League 2018-19: Battle For Top Four Spot in Contention as FC Goa Face Jamshedpur
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2019-01-27T08:08:19+00:00
2019-01-27T08:08:19+00:00
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Battle for top four spot in contention as FC Goa face Jamshedspur FC
PTI Feeds | January 27, 2019 6:57 PM IST
Margao, Jan 27 (PTI) A top-four spot not yet assured, FC Goa resumed their ISL campaign after a brea...
Battle for top four spot in contention as FC Goa face Jamshedspur FC
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2019-01-27T07:57:30+00:00
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Katsumi stars as Neroca halts Churchill's unbeaten run
PTI Feeds | December 15, 2018 6:39 PM IST
Imphal, Dec 15 (PTI) A brace by Japanese midfielder Katsumi Yusa helped Neroca FC catapult to the se...
Katsumi stars as Neroca halts Churchill's unbeaten run
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2018-12-15T07:39:15+00:00
2018-12-15T07:39:15+00:00
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ISL 2018-19: Ferran Corominas's Power-packed Performance Helps FC Goa To Beat NorthEast United FC 5-1
India.com Sports Desk | December 15, 2018 10:54 AM IST
FC Goa blanked NorthEast United FC 5-1 in an entertaining Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Jaw...
ISL 2018-19: Ferran Corominas's Power-packed Performance Helps FC Goa To Beat NorthEast United FC 5-1
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2018-12-14T23:54:52+00:00
2018-12-14T23:54:52+00:00
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It's FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC For Top Spot in Indian Super League 2018
IANS | November 22, 2018 1:24 PM IST
FC Goa will take on last seasons runner-up Bengaluru FC in what promises to be an enthralling affair...
It's FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC For Top Spot in Indian Super League 2018
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2018-11-22T02:24:35+00:00
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ISL Outfit FC Goa Retains Services of Spanish Coach Sergio Lobera
India.com Sports Desk | November 19, 2018 10:50 PM IST
Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Goa retained the services of head coach Sergio Lobera for another ...
ISL Outfit FC Goa Retains Services of Spanish Coach Sergio Lobera
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2018-11-19T11:50:36+00:00
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FC Goa Basks in 3-1 Victory Against Kerala Blasters, Attains Top Position in ISL --Video Highlights
India.com Sports Desk | November 12, 2018 9:04 AM IST
FC Goa went three points adrift at the top of the table in the Indian Super League (ISL) after a res...
FC Goa Basks in 3-1 Victory Against Kerala Blasters, Attains Top Position in ISL --Video Highlights
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2018-11-11T22:04:55+00:00
2018-11-11T22:04:55+00:00
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FC Goa Make Stunning Comeback to Defeat Delhi Dynamos 3-2 in ISL Thriller - Video Highlights
India.com Sports Desk | November 8, 2018 11:10 PM IST
FC Goa displayed a gritty performance as they came from behind to win the game against Delhi Dynamos...
FC Goa Make Stunning Comeback to Defeat Delhi Dynamos 3-2 in ISL Thriller - Video Highlights
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2018-11-08T12:10:19+00:00
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ISL: Brandon, Edu on target as FC Goa edge out Delhi Dynamos 3-2
PTI Feeds | November 8, 2018 10:40 PM IST
Margao, Nov 8 (PTI) FC Goa struck twice late in the game to eke out a thrilling 3-2 victory over Del...
ISL: Brandon, Edu on target as FC Goa edge out Delhi Dynamos 3-2
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2018-11-08T11:40:28+00:00
2018-11-08T11:40:28+00:00
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Indian Super League: Michael Soosairaj Scores a Brace as Jamshedpur FC Crush FC Goa 4-1
India.com Sports Desk | November 1, 2018 11:03 PM IST
Michael Soosairaj struck twice in Jamshedpur FC's emphatic 4-1 victory over FC Goa in an Indian Supe...
Indian Super League: Michael Soosairaj Scores a Brace as Jamshedpur FC Crush FC Goa 4-1
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2018-11-01T12:03:25+00:00
2018-11-01T12:03:12+00:00
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Coro's absence the talking point as Jamshedpur face Goa
PTI Feeds | October 31, 2018 5:22 PM IST
Jamshedpur, Oct 31 (PTI) FC Goa coach Sergio Lobera is banking on his team's collective effort to ti...
Coro's absence the talking point as Jamshedpur face Goa
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2018-10-31T06:22:06+00:00
2018-10-31T06:22:06+00:00
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ISL 2018-19: FC Goa Hammer Pune City FC 4-2 in a Thrilling Encounter--Video Highlights
India.com Sports Desk | October 29, 2018 8:53 AM IST
FC Goa claimed the top spot at the Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 after an emphatic 4-2 victory ov...
ISL 2018-19: FC Goa Hammer Pune City FC 4-2 in a Thrilling Encounter--Video Highlights
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2018-10-28T21:53:58+00:00
2018-10-28T21:53:58+00:00
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Mumbai City FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC, ISL 2018–19 Match Preview: Mumbai Look To Start Afresh Against Delhi
IANS | October 27, 2018 12:23 PM IST
Mumbai City wants to forget their loss against FC Goa in a hurry and will now seek to redeem themsel...
Mumbai City FC vs Delhi Dynamos FC, ISL 2018–19 Match Preview: Mumbai Look To Start Afresh Against Delhi
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2018-10-27T01:23:55+00:00
2018-10-27T01:23:55+00:00
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ISL 2018: FC Goa Aim to Continue Momentum Against Mumbai City FC
India.com Sports Desk | October 23, 2018 7:32 PM IST
Having made a solid start in the Indian Super League (ISL), FC Goa will look to carry on that moment...
ISL 2018: FC Goa Aim to Continue Momentum Against Mumbai City FC
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2018-10-23T08:32:42+00:00
2018-10-23T08:32:42+00:00
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FC Goa Thump Defending Champions Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in ISL
India.com Sports Desk | October 6, 2018 10:25 PM IST
FC Goa handed defending champions Chennaiyin FC a 3-1 defeat in an Indian Super League (ISL) match a...
FC Goa Thump Defending Champions Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in ISL
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2018-10-06T11:25:56+00:00
2018-10-06T11:25:56+00:00
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