Mumbai City FC, the reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions, have bolstered their midfield with the signing of former Arsenal and Barcelona youth academy player Jon Toral on a two-year contract. The versatile midfielder, known for his technical skills and creative flair, brings a wealth of experience from various leagues across Europe to the Mumbai club.
Mumbai City FC announced the extension of Lallianzuala Chhangte’s contract until the end of the 2026/27 season. The Indian winger, known for his impressive performances and crucial contributions to the club’s success, has cemented his place as a key player. Chhangte’s commitment and talent will continue to bolster Mumbai City’s ambitions in the upcoming seasons.
Mumbai City FC has bolstered their squad with the signing of experienced goalkeeper TP Rehenesh on a three-year contract. Rehenesh, known for his consistency and clean sheets, joins the reigning ISL champions from Jamshedpur FC, where he played a key role in their 2021-22 League Winners’ Shield triumph.
On Saturday, the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) will witness a clash between Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC, the two top teams of the season. Mohun Bagan, led by 66-year-old coach Antonio Lopez Habas, won the league shield but will face a tough challenge from Mumbai City FC, which has conceded the fewest goals in the league this season. The match will be played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, and both teams will be looking to end the season on a high. This will be Habas’s last match as Mohun Bagan coach as he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
In a remarkable turn of events, Mumbai City FC scripted history by becoming the first team in Indian Super League (ISL) history to score three goals in seven minutes during the dying moments of a playoff game, securing a dramatic 3-2 triumph over FC Goa in the first leg of their semifinal clash. Despite trailing 2-0, the Islanders unleashed their fighting spirit and found the back of the net through Lallianzuala Chhangte (90′), Vikram Partap Singh (90+1′), and Chhangte (90+6′), sending their fans into a frenzy. Mumbai’s comeback was orchestrated by the astute substitutions of head coach Petr Kratky, who introduced Gurkirat Singh and Jayesh Rane to bolster their attacking prowess. Chhangte emerged as the hero for Mumbai, scoring twice and showcasing his exceptional skill and determination. With this victory, Mumbai City FC carries a slender one-goal advantage into the second leg, promising an enthralling battle at the Mumbai Football Arena on April 29.
Mumbai City FC displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming an early deficit to triumph over FC Goa 3-2 in the first leg of their semifinal encounter. Goa drew first blood, but Mumbai retaliated with three late goals in a thrilling finish, earning a crucial advantage heading into the second leg.
Mumbai City FC will face FC Goa in the first leg of the second semifinal of the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24) on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The match will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Mumbai City FC, the defending ISL champions, will be looking to reach the final for the second consecutive season. They enjoyed a commanding league stage, reaching its highest points tally (47) in the competition but failed to defend the League Shield after a 1-2 loss against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the deciding clash, losing out on a point. FC Goa, on the other hand, will be looking to make a deep run in the ISL after a disappointing campaign last season. They finished seventh in the league table and failed to qualify for the playoffs. However, they have shown some good form in the knockout stages, beating ATK Mohun Bagan in the quarterfinals.
