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Mumbai City FC is the team that represents Mumbai in the Indian Super League. Mumbai is known for its vast cultural diversity. The love for this sport comes naturally and has a great significance in this city. The team is co founded by the Bollywood sensation Ranbir Kapoor and a charted accountant Bimal Prekh. The Mumbai City FC is also investing in the grassroots development programs for wholesome development of sports in the city. The program includes providing good infrastructure, quality coaching and a dream to make India into a top footballing nation. Its endeavor is to create strong grass root programs that will create footballers who can compete with international ranks. The home turf for MCFC has been the DY Patil stadium for the first two seasons. For the coming season the home stadium of MCFC has been changed to Andheri sports complex. The training of the team used to take place Fr. Agnel School, Vashi and cooperage ground, Colaba.The Mumbai City FC recruited former England international player Peter Reid as a manager and Freddie Ljungberg was the marquee player. In the second season it was announced that Nikolas Anelka will don the position of the marquee player and the manager of the club and In 2016 Diego Forlan will play as marquee player and Alexandre Guimares will be the manager of the club looking to enter the playoffs for the first time.On 15 September 2014, the club signed Nicolas Anelka who is a former French international who had been a free agent since he was dismissed from West Bromwich Albion earlier on in that year. Three days later, former Swedish international Freddie Ljungberg was signed as the team's first marquee player, returning from two years of retirement.Mumbai played as the visitors in the first ever ISL match on 12 October 2014, at Atletico de Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Without having Anelka and Ljungberg on the side they lost the match by lost 30. On 18 October 2014, the club registered their first and a big victory over FC Pune City by beating them as 50 at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, In which Andre Moritz scored his first ever hat-trick of ISL. The team finished the season seventh of eight teams, and could not qualify for the playoffs.In July 2015, Anelka became player-manager, replacing Englishman Peter Reid. Frantz Bertin was appointed captain at the beginning of the season. During season 2, Mumbai could win only 4 matches and they lost 6 matches out of 14 matches. Thus, they finished at sixth position in the group table. Due to such results, Nicholas Anelka surrendered and admitted that he won't return back for ISL 2016.Ranbir Kappor in an interview with TOI statedFootball has always been a fierce passion and owning a club has been a lifelong dream. For now I have got my hands full with Mumbai City FC and my ambition for the club over the next five years is to make it the most professionally run club in Asia. Having said that, I am willing to step in and contribute towards the growth of football in any which way needed because the growth of the football ecosystem goes hand in hand with the growth of Mumbai City FC."

Wanted To Return To Mumbai City But They Didn't Renew My Contract: Diego Forlan
India.com Sports Desk | October 8, 2019 8:41 AM IST
Former Uruguayan footballer Diego Forlan has revealed he wanted to return to Indian Super League fra...
Wanted To Return To Mumbai City But They Didn't Renew My Contract: Diego Forlan
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Mumbai City FC Confirm Signing of Diego Carlos, Sarthak Golui
PTI | June 19, 2019 4:41 PM IST
Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC Wednesday announced the signing of Brazilian attacker D...
Mumbai City FC Confirm Signing of Diego Carlos, Sarthak Golui
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2019-06-19T05:41:17+00:00
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Chennaiyin Outclass Mumbai City to Qualify to Quarterfinals of Super Cup 2019
India.com Sports Desk | March 30, 2019 9:19 AM IST
After what was a season to forget in the ISL, Chennaiyin FC overcame their lowly displays with a gri...
Chennaiyin Outclass Mumbai City to Qualify to Quarterfinals of Super Cup 2019
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2019-03-29T22:19:36+00:00
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Chennaiyin Set to Meet ISL Side Mumbai City FC at Super Cup Tournament
India.com Sports Desk | March 29, 2019 8:56 AM IST
Following a lowly tournament in the Indian Super League (ISL), Chennaiyin FC will look to make amend...
Chennaiyin Set to Meet ISL Side Mumbai City FC at Super Cup Tournament
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2019-03-28T21:56:59+00:00
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ISL Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa Free Live Streaming Online, 1st Leg semi-final 2019: Timing, Fantasy XI, When, Where to Watch
India.com Sports Desk | March 9, 2019 7:22 PM IST
Here's all you need to know about the Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa match in the Indian Super League: Whe...
ISL Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa Free Live Streaming Online, 1st Leg semi-final 2019: Timing, Fantasy XI, When, W
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ISL 2019: Mumbai City Hammers ATK, Qualifies For Semis of Indian Super League
India.com Sports Desk | February 23, 2019 11:35 AM IST
Mumbai City FC hammered ATK 3-1 to qualify for the semi-finals of the Indian Super League at the Yub...
ISL 2019: Mumbai City Hammers ATK, Qualifies For Semis of Indian Super League
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ISL 2018-19: Rowllin Borges, Bartholomew Ogbeche Score as NorthEast United FC Beat Mumbai City FC 2-0
India.com Sports Desk | February 13, 2019 10:45 PM IST
Hosts Mumbai City FC suffered their third defeat in a row after going down 0-2 to North East United ...
ISL 2018-19: Rowllin Borges, Bartholomew Ogbeche Score as NorthEast United FC Beat Mumbai City FC 2-0
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ISL 2018-19 Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United Live Streaming Online And TV Broadcast - Timing IST, Team News, Betting Tips, When, Where to Watch Online
India.com Sports Desk | February 12, 2019 11:38 PM IST
The stakes will be as high as ever when Mumbai City FC host NorthEast United FC as the race for the ...
ISL 2018-19 Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United Live Streaming Online And TV Broadcast - Timing IST, Team News
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Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC, North East United FC in Battle to Enhance Playoff Hopes
PTI | February 12, 2019 12:33 PM IST
After two back-to-back defeats, Mumbai City FC would be keen to get back to winning ways when they c...
Indian Super League: Mumbai City FC, North East United FC in Battle to Enhance Playoff Hopes
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2019-02-12T01:33:00+00:00
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'Underdogs' Mumbai City Defeat Sunil Chhetri-Led Bengaluru 1-0, Claim Top Position in ISL
India.com Sports Desk | January 28, 2019 12:17 PM IST
Indian Super League favorites Bengaluru FC's undefeated run came to an end after Mumbai City go past...
'Underdogs' Mumbai City Defeat Sunil Chhetri-Led Bengaluru 1-0, Claim Top Position in ISL
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2019-01-28T01:17:41+00:00
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Post Break, Mumbai City FC Awaits Bengaluru Challenge
PTI | January 26, 2019 1:19 PM IST
Mumbai City FC would face a tough challenge from Bengaluru FC when the two teams square off in the I...
Post Break, Mumbai City FC Awaits Bengaluru Challenge
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2019-01-26T02:19:53+00:00
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ISL 2019: The Race For Playoffs Heats Up as Indian Super League Resumes
India.com Sports Desk | January 24, 2019 7:31 PM IST
Kerala Blasters will take to the field against two-time champions Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) when the...
ISL 2019: The Race For Playoffs Heats Up as Indian Super League Resumes
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2019-01-24T08:31:37+00:00
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Defending Champions Chennaiyin Falters, Mumbai City FC Capitalise With 2-0 Victory
India.com Sports Desk | December 6, 2018 11:53 PM IST
Mumbai City FC's sublime run of form in the Indian Super League (ISL) continued unabated as they com...
Defending Champions Chennaiyin Falters, Mumbai City FC Capitalise With 2-0 Victory
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2018-12-06T12:53:11+00:00
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Indian Super League 2018-19: Mumbai City FC Floor Delhi Dynamos 4-2 With Second-Half Blitz
India.com Sports Desk | December 3, 2018 10:16 PM IST
Mumbai City FC turned the match on its head in the second session and consigned Delhi Dynamos to the...
Indian Super League 2018-19: Mumbai City FC Floor Delhi Dynamos 4-2 With Second-Half Blitz
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2018-12-03T11:16:09+00:00
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Indian Super League 2018-19: Mumbai End NorthEast's Unbeaten Run
PTI Feeds | November 9, 2018 11:37 PM IST
Mumbai City FC ended NorthEast United FC's unbeaten run with a 1-0 win in the Indian Super League on...
Indian Super League 2018-19: Mumbai End NorthEast's Unbeaten Run
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2018-11-09T12:37:31+00:00
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ISL: NorthEast United Aim to Boost Playoff Chances Against Mumbai City FC
India.com Sports Desk | November 8, 2018 11:46 PM IST
NorthEast United FC have put up more than just a decent performance so far and they will be keen to ...
ISL: NorthEast United Aim to Boost Playoff Chances Against Mumbai City FC
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2018-11-08T12:46:50+00:00
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Indian Super League 2018-19: Mumbai City FC Outclass Delhi Dynamos 2-0 in a Thrilling Encounter-Video Highlights
India.com Sports Desk | October 28, 2018 9:35 AM IST
Mumbai City FC blanked a profligate Delhi Dynamos FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter a...
Indian Super League 2018-19: Mumbai City FC Outclass Delhi Dynamos 2-0 in a Thrilling Encounter-Video Highlig
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2018-10-27T22:35:30+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
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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
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ISL 2018: Mumbai City Defeats Pune 2-0 in Indian Super League's Maharashtra Derby--Watch Highlights
India.com Sports Desk | October 19, 2018 10:42 PM IST
Mumbai City FC notched their first win in the fifth edition of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL)...
ISL 2018: Mumbai City Defeats Pune 2-0 in Indian Super League's Maharashtra Derby--Watch Highlights
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