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. READ | Mumbai City FC: All changes from next season Coach Jorge Costa, who won the UEFA Champions League with FC Porto as a player, believes that with CFG coming on board at Mumbai City, good times are around the corner for football fans in Mumbai. City Football Group, which owned by the Abu Dhabi United Group, owns major stake in eight clubs across different continents including New York City FC in USA's Major Soccer League, Melbourne City FC in Australia's A-League and Girona FC in La Liga.

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ISL 2024/25: Defensively sound Mumbai City FC hosts vivacious NorthEast United in top-six clash
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

ISL 2024/25: Defensively sound Mumbai City FC hosts vivacious NorthEast United in top-six clash

The Hindu  

Coming on the back of a come-from-behind victory against Hyderabad FC, a high-flying NorthEast United will be hoping to maintain the momentum when it faces Mumbai City FC in an Indian Super League fixture at the Mumbai Football Arena on Monday. Mumbai City FC, which defeated Chennaiyin FC in its previous game, is placed fifth on the points table, just …

‘We have unfinished business in ISL’: Mumbai City FC's Chhangte
9 months ago

‘We have unfinished business in ISL’: Mumbai City FC's Chhangte

Hindustan Times  

“You can be nervous but you can’t be afraid, right?” Even when he is speaking softly, Lallianzuala Chhangte sounded confident, like he does when he has the ball. “It will be wonderful to go out there, fight against them and win it.” Lallianzuala Chhangte Of course, he would have wanted to win it while Mumbai City FC were training on …

ISL 2022-23: Des Buckingham, the head coach who gave Mumbai City FC wings to fly
1 year, 11 months ago

ISL 2022-23: Des Buckingham, the head coach who gave Mumbai City FC wings to fly

The Hindu  

The term ‘Whanau’ means family in Maori. And in 2020, when the New Zealand FA did not renew the then New Zealand U-20 head coach Des Buckingham’s contract, the players of the national team reportedly wrote a letter to the federation, requesting an extension for the Englishman. | Photo Credit: Divyakant Solanki/Focus Sports/ ISL Mumbai City FC missed out on …

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, …

ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC secure loan move for goalkeeper Ravi Kumar
2 years, 11 months ago

ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC secure loan move for goalkeeper Ravi Kumar

Firstpost  

Reigning Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC on Sunday announced that the club has completed the signing of goalkeeper Ravi Kumar on loan from Odisha FC. Mumbai: Reigning Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC on Sunday announced that the club has completed the signing of goalkeeper Ravi Kumar on loan from Odisha FC. I am ready and I …

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 …

ISL: Reigning champions Mumbai City FC sign Australian midfielder Bradden Inman
3 years, 4 months ago

ISL: Reigning champions Mumbai City FC sign Australian midfielder Bradden Inman

Firstpost  

The 29-year-old midfielder joined ISL side ATK Mohun Bagan ahead of the 2020-21 campaign and was loaned out to Odisha FC during the January transfer window. Mumbai: Reigning Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Australian midfielder Bradden Inman ahead of the upcoming season. In 2019, the Adelaide-born player returned to Australia to ply …

ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC complete signing of Lalengmawia from NorthEast United
3 years, 5 months ago

ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC complete signing of Lalengmawia from NorthEast United

Firstpost  

Apuia marked a milestone season in his short career as he led out NorthEast United as the youngest captain in ISL history before being named ISL’s Emerging Player of the Season and the FPAI Young Player of the Season for 2020-21. Mumbai: Defending ISL Champions Mumbai City FC have signed up NorthEast United player Lalengmawia on a five-year contract for …

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 …

ISL 2020-21 preview: ATK Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC battle for the League Winners Shield
3 years, 10 months ago

ISL 2020-21 preview: ATK Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC battle for the League Winners Shield

The Hindu  

Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan will eye the top spot when they square off at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim in Sunday’s second game, also the last league fixture of this season. Currently, second, a victory will take Mumbai City FC level with ATK Mohun Bagan but it will move ahead of the latter based on the accumulation …

Mumbai City dominates ISL Team of the Fortnight amrinder singh sunil chhetri
3 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai City dominates ISL Team of the Fortnight amrinder singh sunil chhetri

The Hindu  

With four representatives, table-topper Mumbai City FC dominates our Indian Super League team of the fortnight and forms its spine. Fall struck the opening goal in the 3-1 win over Bengaluru FC, and he would be right to be miffed about his team being denied a third clean sheet in 15 days. Playing in his first ISL season, he has …

ISL 2020-21 HIGHLIGHTS, NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC: Appiah Penalty Gives NEUFC 1-0 Win
4 years, 1 month ago

ISL 2020-21 HIGHLIGHTS, NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC: Appiah Penalty Gives NEUFC 1-0 Win

News 18  

ISL 2020-21, Highlights, NorthEast United FC vs Mumbai City FC: NorthEast United FC stun 10-man Mumbai City FC 1-0. Mumbai City FC are a revamped side with 19 new recruits and a Spanish coach of repute and have never won the ISL trophy. Mumbai City would be hoping that there is a turnaround in fortunes under new coach Sergio Lobera, …

Indian Super League: Puma Signs Long-term Deal with Mumbai City FC
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian Super League: Puma Signs Long-term Deal with Mumbai City FC

News 18  

Global sports brand PUMA on Tuesday announced a strategic long-term partnership with Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC. They are a fantastic team, with many promising talents who are committed to write a new chapter in Indian football,” Abhishek Ganguly, General Manager, PUMA India and Southeast Asia said as per a media release. With an aim to identify and …

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 …

Black and Yellow! Hyderabad FC Enter into Multi-year Partnership with Borussia Dortmund
4 years, 4 months ago

Black and Yellow! Hyderabad FC Enter into Multi-year Partnership with Borussia Dortmund

News 18  

Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC announced a two-year club partnership with German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, which will have an option to extend for additional years with an extended scope until 2025. "The partnership brings in good news for football supporters in India, as it shows a long-term commitment of one of the biggest German football brands to the …

ISL: Mumbai City FC to feature in global eSports FIFA Challenge along with City Football Group clubs
4 years, 7 months ago

ISL: Mumbai City FC to feature in global eSports FIFA Challenge along with City Football Group clubs

Firstpost  

According to a statement issued by Mumbai City FC on Thursday, the CFG FIFA Challenge will see pro-FIFA players and eSports teams alongside footballers from men’s and women’s teams across the Group take to the virtual pitch to test their skills. Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC and its sister international clubs owned by City Football Group will come …

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 …

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 …

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'

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

ISL 2019-20, Mumbai City FC Preview: Jorge Costa's team boasts of a quality attack and could go the distance this season
5 years, 2 months ago

ISL 2019-20, Mumbai City FC Preview: Jorge Costa's team boasts of a quality attack and could go the distance this season

Firstpost  

Mumbai City have enough in their ranks to make it to the top four. Mumbai City FC manager Jorge Costa thinks his team can’t compete with other clubs in the Indian Super League when it comes spending. Last season, Mumbai started on a slow note, but Costa turned the team’s form around when he changed their style — from playing …

NorthEast United FC: ISL season preview, quotes
5 years, 2 months ago

NorthEast United FC: ISL season preview, quotes

The Hindu  

After a string of poor league runs, NorthEast United FC managed to re-connect with its supporters in the region last season with improved performances on the field. However, the management had to go back to the drawing board yet again to replace the men — crucial to NorthEast’s resurgence — who went off to other clubs. Jarni has had mixed …

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 …

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's Abu Dhabi ownership expands portfolio by acquiring Chinese club Sichuan Jiuniu FC
5 years, 10 months ago

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi ownership expands portfolio by acquiring Chinese club Sichuan Jiuniu FC

Firstpost  

City Football Group, of which English champions City are the flagship team, already has the following partnership clubs: New York City in Major League Soccer, Melbourne City in Australia’s A-League, Girona in Spain’s top division Manchester: Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership has expanded its portfolio of soccer clubs by purchasing Sichuan Jiuniu FC, who play in China’s third tier. City …

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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