ISL: Manchester City owners look to build football empire with Mumbai City FC and 'unleash power of Indian football'
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL: Manchester City owners look to build football empire with Mumbai City FC and 'unleash power of Indian football'

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CFG’s CEO Ferran Soriano said instead of looking to bring in players and coaches from outside at Mumbai City FC, the focus would be on training Indian players and coaches to make the club self sustainable. Ferran Soriano, CFG’s Chief Executive Officer, who made the big announcement along with Football Sports Development Limited and Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani, made it clear that they are in India for the long haul. Damian Willoughby, who will be taking on the CEO role for CFG India, added that while the club may not look to bring in marquee players any time soon, their global network of coaches and clubs could help them acquire “right” overseas players for Mumbai. Soriano said that the Indian club would have multiple exposure tours including coaches at Mumbai having a “relationship with Pep Guardiola”.

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Premier League: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani linked with takeover of Liverpool FC, reports say
2 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani linked with takeover of Liverpool FC, reports say

India Today  

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has entered the race to bid for world-renowned English football club Liverpool FC's takeover, reported a leading English daily. The English Premier League giants have been put up for sale by their current owners Fenway Sports Group, who bought the Merseyside club in October 2010 and have reportedly appointed Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist …

Mumbai City FC Partners Exclusively With DreamSetGo
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai City FC Partners Exclusively With DreamSetGo

News 18  

DreamSetGo, India’s premium sports experiences and travel platform, today announced a partnership with Mumbai City FC to become their ‘Official Ticketing Partner.’ DSG and Mumbai City FC will work together to curate unique experiences to drive fan engagement and grow the fan base for the Club in India. The new partnership with the club marks DreamSetGo’s entry into Indian football, …

Mumbai City's Buckingham: Want to become first Indian club to win a AFC Champions League match
2 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai City's Buckingham: Want to become first Indian club to win a AFC Champions League match

The Hindu  

After winning the League Shield and the Indian Super League title in the 2020-21 season, expectations were high from Mumbai City FC coming into the new campaign. But the ISL is a past chapter, and Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham and his men have a new journey to look forward to in the AFC Champions League in Riyadh. So, …

City Football Group Bid for Atletico Mineiro
2 years, 10 months ago

City Football Group Bid for Atletico Mineiro

News 18  

City Football Group, the Abu Dhabi company with investments in Manchester City and 10 other football clubs, has made a bid to buy Brazilian league champions Atletico Mineiro, Brazil website Globoesporte.com said on Monday. Atletico would not comment on the report, saying it was “speculation.” Premier League champions Manchester City did not immediately respond to a request for comment. If …

Will try and add to Sergio Lobera's philosophy, not change it: Mumbai City FC coach Des Buckingham
3 years, 1 month ago

Will try and add to Sergio Lobera's philosophy, not change it: Mumbai City FC coach Des Buckingham

The Hindu  

Mumbai City is on a mission to achieve what no club in the Indian Super League has managed to so far - to defend its title. Listen in to our season preview on a new episode of The Full Time Show: The 36-year-old, who is the youngest coach this ISL season, is keen to retain the club's free-flowing attacking form …

From Manchester City to Mumbai City FC: CFG set sights on global football domination
3 years, 7 months ago

From Manchester City to Mumbai City FC: CFG set sights on global football domination

Firstpost  

City Football Group’s stated aim is to become the “first truly global football organisation”, putting into place CEO Ferran Soriano’s plans for the “Disneyfication” of the football industry. CFG’s stated aim is to become the “first truly global football organisation”, putting into place CEO Ferran Soriano’s plans for the “Disneyfication” of the football industry. “Every club owned by City Football …

Manchester City chief Soriano apologises to fans for Super League 'anguish'
3 years, 8 months ago

Manchester City chief Soriano apologises to fans for Super League 'anguish'

The Hindu  

Manchester City Chief Executive Ferran Soriano apologised to supporters for the "disappointment, frustration and anguish" caused by the club's involvement in the European Super League. City was the first of the 12 founders to officially back out of the competition on Tuesday amid a storm of protests from fans, players and the British government, with the other five English clubs …

ISL 2020-21: After leading Mumbai City FC to title, CFG set sights on making club more ‘sustainable’
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21: After leading Mumbai City FC to title, CFG set sights on making club more ‘sustainable’

Firstpost  

“If you look at all the successful football clubs around the world, they have a track record of developing young players. That’s the aspiration for Mumbai City FC now,” said Damian Willoughby, India CEO of CFG. After sweeping the Indian Super League title along with the ISL League Winner’s Shield in their first season as the co-owners of Mumbai City …

Sergio Lobera interview: 'Winning is the most important thing, but it's also important how we are winning'
3 years, 10 months ago

Sergio Lobera interview: 'Winning is the most important thing, but it's also important how we are winning'

Firstpost  

Mumbai City FC have never been short of big names in their roster. Mumbai City FC won the ISL title in their seventh season in a year that the club also clinched the ISL League Winner’s Shield, which earned them a spot in the AFC Champions League. The man at the centre of engineering Mumbai City FC’s twin successes, the …

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano calls for Premier League B teams as part of EFL revamp
4 years, 3 months ago

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano calls for Premier League B teams as part of EFL revamp

Firstpost  

Soriano suggested following the Spanish model of having B teams in the lower leagues to aid the development of players and halt the number of young English players moving to Germany for more first-team opportunities. Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano believes Premier League B teams could form part of a revamp for the “not sustainable” English Football League. The …

Man City chief Ferran Soriano wants EFL pyramid restructuring with Premier League B teams
4 years, 3 months ago

Man City chief Ferran Soriano wants EFL pyramid restructuring with Premier League B teams

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has called …

Manchester City owners City Football Group acquire French Ligue 2 outfit Troyes to extend global portfolio
4 years, 4 months ago

Manchester City owners City Football Group acquire French Ligue 2 outfit Troyes to extend global portfolio

Firstpost  

The City Football Group will become the new majority shareholder in Troyes after buying the stake from previous owner Daniel Masoni. London: Manchester City’s parent company has invested in French Ligue 2 side Troyes, taking the total number of clubs in its global stable to 10. “This is a milestone for City Football Group and demonstrates how our model continues …

Manchester City's owner group buys TENTH club as they add French side Troyes to their portfolio
4 years, 4 months ago

Manchester City's owner group buys TENTH club as they add French side Troyes to their portfolio

Daily Mail  

Manchester City's parent company, City Football Group, has invested in a second-tier French side to take its total number of clubs around the world to 10. Man City's parent company, City Football Group, have bought second-tier French side Troyes French businessman Maxime Ray has also acquired a minority stake in the club and will take a seat on the board. …

Man City ownership adds French club to worldwide portfolio - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

Man City ownership adds French club to worldwide portfolio - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Abu Dhabi ownership of Manchester City added a 10th club to its worldwide portfolio by announcing the purchase of French second-division team Troyes on Thursday. “We have had an interest in French football for some time and have long admired ESTAC,” said Ferran Soriano, chief executive of CFG, “so we are delighted to have completed the acquisition of our …

Man City Owners Add 10th Club To Network With French Side ESTAC
4 years, 4 months ago

Man City Owners Add 10th Club To Network With French Side ESTAC

News 18  

The owners of Premier League side Manchester City have acquired a majority share in French second-tier team Esperance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne, City Football Group said on Thursday. CFG, whose network now encompasses 10 teams and also includes Major League Soccer side New York City and Spanish team Girona, said it had bought the shares owned by previous owner Daniel …

City Football Group Adds French Club Tryoes To Worldwide Portfolio
4 years, 4 months ago

City Football Group Adds French Club Tryoes To Worldwide Portfolio

News 18  

The Abu Dhabi ownership of Manchester City added a 10th club to its worldwide portfolio by announcing the purchase of French second-division team Troyes on Thursday. The City Football Group will become the majority shareholder of Troyes after buying the shares of its previous owner, Daniel Masoni. We have had an interest in French football for some time and have …

Manchester City enter three-day hearing at CAS with hopes of overturning UEFA ban
4 years, 7 months ago

Manchester City enter three-day hearing at CAS with hopes of overturning UEFA ban

Firstpost  

Missing out on a Champions League season would cost Manchester City, who have denied wrongdoing, as much as $127 million in prize money and broadcast revenue, as well as matchday and other revenues. Manchester: Manchester City will attempt to overturn their two-year UEFA ban from European football when a three-day hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland …

Manchester City owners City Football Group acquire Belgium's second-division club Lommel SK
4 years, 8 months ago

Manchester City owners City Football Group acquire Belgium's second-division club Lommel SK

Firstpost  

Last year, CFG, which is majority-owned by Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expanded their network to India after agreeing to buy a 65% stake in Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City have agreed to buy Belgian second division club Lommel SK, City Football Group said in a statement …

Champions League: Manchester City didn't breach financial regulations, suspension politically motivated, says CEO Ferran Soriano
4 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Manchester City didn't breach financial regulations, suspension politically motivated, says CEO Ferran Soriano

Firstpost  

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano says the allegations made against his club, which have led to a two year ban from European football by UEFA, are untrue and politically motivated. Manchester: Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano says the allegations made against his club, which have led to a two year ban from European football by UEFA, are untrue …

Mumbai City CEO: All ISL franchises in favour of promotion-relegation system
5 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai City CEO: All ISL franchises in favour of promotion-relegation system

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation-FIFA roadmap towards the emergence of a single league that unifies the best of I-League and Indian Super League will propel Indian football forward — this was the key message emerging from football speakers within the country and from global leagues during the Eighth India Football Forum held here. Mumbai City CEO, Indranil Das Blah, revealed that …

ISL 2019-20: Under-performing Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters FC aim to end disappointing run in mid-table clash
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2019-20: Under-performing Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters FC aim to end disappointing run in mid-table clash

Firstpost  

On Thursday, the Indian Super League will witness a game that sees Kerala, a team that has lost both its away matches, travel to face Mumbai, a team that has lost both of its home fixtures Ahead of the current Indian Super League season, both Mumbai City FC and Kerala Blasters FC had all the reasons to be optimistic. “Both …

ISL: City Football Group here to invest significant time and money, treat this as a long-term project, says Mumbai City FC CEO Indranil Das Blah
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL: City Football Group here to invest significant time and money, treat this as a long-term project, says Mumbai City FC CEO Indranil Das Blah

Firstpost  

Firstpost caught up with Indranil Das Blah, the CEO of Mumbai City FC, to interview one of the facilitators of this momentous deal that could open the club and Indian club football in general to state-of-the-art processes employed in world football today. City Football Group acquired a 65 percent majority stake in Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC in …

Amrinder: Man City deal great news for young Indian players
5 years, 1 month ago

Amrinder: Man City deal great news for young Indian players

The Hindu  

Indian international Amrinder Singh sees a bright future for young Indian footballers after City Football Club, which owns Premier League champion Manchester City, announced the purchase of major stake in Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC on Thursday. I believe City Football Group coming to India can only take football forward in our country," said the Mumbai City goalkeeper. …

ISL 2019-20: In-form ATK hosts struggling Mumbai City
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2019-20: In-form ATK hosts struggling Mumbai City

The Hindu  

Indian Super League leader ATK will be looking to continue its good form at home when it takes on Mumbai City FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in fixture on Saturday. Having won its previous two outings at home convincingly - 5-0 against Hyderabad FC and 3-1 against Jamshedpur FC – ATK’s performance graph has been quite impressive since the …

ISL 2019-20: City Football Group's acquisition of Mumbai City FC a 'momentous deal', says goalkeeper Amrinder Singh
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2019-20: City Football Group's acquisition of Mumbai City FC a 'momentous deal', says goalkeeper Amrinder Singh

Firstpost  

Mumbai City goalkeeper Amrinder Singh has described City Football Group’s acquisition of his club as “momentous”, saying it will provide a massive boost to the sport in the country. Kolkata: Mumbai City goalkeeper Amrinder Singh has described City Football Group’s acquisition of his club as “momentous”, saying it will provide a massive boost to the sport in the country. English …

City Football Group CEO: Fans in India behave like in Europe
5 years, 1 month ago

City Football Group CEO: Fans in India behave like in Europe

The Hindu  

Fanfare at Indian Super League matches and local fan-following for teams from particular cities made Manchester City owners wake up to the possibility of investing in a “sleeping giant,” as India was referred to by a former FIFA president. Ferran Soriano, CEO of the City Football Group, which owns majority stakes in eight clubs spread over the world, including Mumbai …

City Football Group to make changes at Mumbai City FC next season
5 years, 1 month ago

City Football Group to make changes at Mumbai City FC next season

The Hindu  

The City Football Group on Thursday became the majority stakeholder of Mumbai City FC and Indranil Das Blah, the club’s Chief Executive Officer, said that changes will be implemented from the next Indian Super League season. Asked to describe his interactions with CFG personnel during the process of acquisition, Indranil said, “They operate in a different stratosphere, from scouting, training, …

City Football Group acquires majority stakes in Mumbai City FC
5 years, 1 month ago

City Football Group acquires majority stakes in Mumbai City FC

The Hindu  

The City Football Group, which owns Premier League champion Manchester City, became the majority stakeholder of Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC on Thursday. The deal will see Mumbai City FC benefit from the Group’s commercial and football know-how, whilst at the same time delivering a new and exciting element to the CFG global commercial platform. I came myself …

ISL 2019-20: Manchester City owners to acquire majority stake in Mumbai City FC, says source
5 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2019-20: Manchester City owners to acquire majority stake in Mumbai City FC, says source

Firstpost  

Mumbai City, which is co-owned by Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, has had the likes of Freddie Ljungberg, Nicolas Anelka and Diego Forlan as their marquee players in the past Mumbai: The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City are set to acquire a majority stake in Indian Super League football team Mumbai City FC, a source with direct knowledge of …

Man City become world’s most valuable football club after US investment firm buy 10 per cent stake
5 years, 1 month ago

Man City become world’s most valuable football club after US investment firm buy 10 per cent stake

New York Times  

Manchester City have become the world’s most valuable football club after US-based investment firm Silver Lake agreed to buy just over 10 per cent of their ownership group for £389 million. The deal will see CFG’s current owners, Abu Dhabi United Group and a Chinese consortium led by China Media Capital, dilute their stakes in the business from 87 and …

ISL 2019-20: Mumbai City FC term reports of possible take over by Manchester City owners as 'conjecture'
5 years, 3 months ago

ISL 2019-20: Mumbai City FC term reports of possible take over by Manchester City owners as 'conjecture'

Firstpost  

A report in the London tabloid Mirror said that City Football Group, which currently owns Manchester City and six other clubs across the globe, is on the verge of buying the Mumbai based side before the ISL season starts on 20 October. Mumbai: Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC found themselves in the centre of speculation of a possible …

Mumbai City FC terms report of takeover by Man City owners ‘conjecture’
5 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai City FC terms report of takeover by Man City owners ‘conjecture’

The Hindu  

Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC on Saturday denied speculation of a possible buyout by English Premier League champion Manchester City’s owners, terming it “conjecture.” London tabloid Mirror reported on Friday that City Football Group, which owns Manchester City and six other clubs around the globe, is on the verge of buying the Mumbai team before the ISL season …

What are Manchester City?
5 years, 5 months ago

What are Manchester City?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Laid out in a couple of documents with sexy names – Policy …

Indian football: AIFF to decide I-League, ISL future on July 3
5 years, 6 months ago

Indian football: AIFF to decide I-League, ISL future on July 3

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has called for a meeting of its Executive Committee on July 3 to put an end to the uncertainty surrounding the future of Indian football. There has been widespread doubt over whether the I-League will continue to remain the top-tier of Indian football or if the cash-rich Indian Super League will take the top spot. …

Manchester City's owners City Football Group eyeing stake in Malaysian team to add to growing portfolio
5 years, 7 months ago

Manchester City's owners City Football Group eyeing stake in Malaysian team to add to growing portfolio

Firstpost  

Football is popular in Malaysia but the country does not perform well on the international stage, and is currently ranked 168th in the world, with their league not being highly-rated either. Kuala Lumpur: The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City are eyeing a stake in a Malaysian team to add to their growing portfolio of clubs, a sports official …

Premier League: Manchester City owners ponder purchase in India after buying stake in China's third-rier Sichuan Jiuniu
5 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City owners ponder purchase in India after buying stake in China's third-rier Sichuan Jiuniu

Firstpost  

CFG has to seven clubs under their banner: New York City, Melbourne City, Japan’s Yokohama F Marinos, Atletico Torque, Girona, Manchester City and Sichuan Jiuniu. The owners of English Premier League champions Manchester City are considering adding a team in India to their global portfolio of clubs, chief executive Ferran Soriano said on Monday. That took the number of clubs …

Manchester City owner buys Chinese club
5 years, 10 months ago

Manchester City owner buys Chinese club

China Daily  

BEIJING - Manchester City owner City Football Group announced a landmark investment in Chinese football with the purchase of a third-tier Chinese club Sichuan Jiuniu at a press conference on Wednesday in Chengdu. CFG completed the investment along with AI & robotics company UBTECH and China Sports Capital, adding Jiuniu as its seventh football club investment. "China is an extremely …

Manchester City owners CFG buy Chinese club Sichuan Jiuniu to expand portfolio
5 years, 10 months ago

Manchester City owners CFG buy Chinese club Sichuan Jiuniu to expand portfolio

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester City’s parent group, the City Football Group, …

Is the City Football Group (CFG) eyeing Kerala Blasters?
6 years, 5 months ago

Is the City Football Group (CFG) eyeing Kerala Blasters?

The Hindu  

Is the City Football Group, the company which owns English Premier League champion Manchester City and Melbourne City FC, looking at buying a big stake in Kerala Blasters? It’s no secret that the City Football Group, owned by a group of wealthy Abu Dhabi businessmen and which has big stake in other prominent clubs like the New York City, Japan’s …

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