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'''Mumbay FC''', is an Indian football club based in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. The club was officially launched on 17 July 2024, with entrepreneur [[Ali Ahmed (entrepreneur)|Ali Ahmed]] identified as its founder and chairman.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tiger Shroff launches Mumbay FC Event amidst Football legends|url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/tiger-shroff-launches-mumbay-fc-event-amidst-football-legends/2178211/|date=17 July 2024|work=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref> Zoheb Khan has been associated with the club's management as president/director.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbay FC set for Mumbai Premier League debut after star-studded inauguration|url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2024/mumbay-fc-set-for-mumbai-premier-league-debut-after-star-studded-inauguration/|date=17 October 2024|website=Football Counter|access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== History ==

Mumbay FC was launched in July 2024 in Mumbai. At the club's launch, Ali Ahmed was identified as the club chairman, and the club stated that its objectives included competing in the league, building a fan base and developing its presence in Mumbai football.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Tiger Shroff launches Mumbay FC Event amidst Football legends|url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/tiger-shroff-launches-mumbay-fc-event-amidst-football-legends/2178211/|date=17 July 2024|work=[[ThePrint]]}}</ref>

The club entered the [[Mumbai Premier League]] for the 2024–25 season. Bollywood actor [[Tiger Shroff]] was associated with the club as a marquee player and later made a competitive appearance for Mumbay FC.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbay FC set for Mumbai Premier League debut after star-studded inauguration|url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2024/mumbay-fc-set-for-mumbai-premier-league-debut-after-star-studded-inauguration/|date=17 October 2024|website=Football Counter|access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

In 2025, Mumbay FC became associated with Magic Made Soccer of Solapur. Magic Made Soccer won the Maharashtra State Senior Men's Football League during the 2024–25 season with an unbeaten record. The partnership subsequently contributed to Mumbay FC's participation in I-League 3.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Magic Made Soccer clinches Maharashtra State Mens Football League Title: An Unbeaten Run to Glory|url=https://www.footballcounter.com/2025/magic-made-soccer-clinches-maharashtra-state-mens-football-league-title-an-unbeaten-run-to-glory/|date=13 June 2025|website=Football Counter|access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== 2025–26 season ==

Mumbay FC competed in I-League 3 during the 2025–26 season. The club subsequently finished third in the competition and secured qualification for the [[Durand Cup]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ali Ahmed’s Entrepreneurial Journey Spans Infrastructure and Football|url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/ali-ahmeds-entrepreneurial-journey-spans-infrastructure-and-football/81920285.html|date=22 August 2026|work=Ahmedabad Mirror|access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

The club also participated in the Maharashtra State Senior Men's Football League during the 2025–26 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbay FC 1-0 Magic Made Soccer FA – Full Time|url=https://footballin.in/event/mumbay-fc-vs-magic-made-soccer-fa/|date=10 March 2026|website=Footballin|access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== Management ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Position
! Name
|-
| Chairman
| [[Ali Ahmed (entrepreneur)|Ali Ahmed]]
|-
| President
| Zoheb Khan
|}

== References ==

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Editorial Oversight: Creating Mumbay FC article