{"id":32071,"date":"2026-07-07T14:59:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T09:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/the-city-has-a-lot-of-talent-they-deserve-a-platform-tiger-shroff-as-mumbay-fc-set-for-durand-cup-debut-events-movie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T14:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T09:29:48","slug":"the-city-has-a-lot-of-talent-they-deserve-a-platform-tiger-shroff-as-mumbay-fc-set-for-durand-cup-debut-events-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/the-city-has-a-lot-of-talent-they-deserve-a-platform-tiger-shroff-as-mumbay-fc-set-for-durand-cup-debut-events-movie-news\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe city has a lot of talent\u2026 they deserve a platform\u201d: Tiger Shroff as Mumbay FC set for Durand Cup debut | Events Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132234736,imgsize-103822,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-135543.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cThe city has a lot of talent\u2026 they deserve a platform\u201d: Tiger Shroff as Mumbay FC set for Durand Cup debut\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"0\"\/>Mumbay FC will make its maiden appearance in the 135th Durand Cup, marking a rapid rise for the Mumbai-based club less than two years after its formation in 2024.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>\u201cThe city has a lot of talent, they deserve a platform like this to shine. I have seen a few talented players who can play at the top,\u201d actor <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/tiger-shroff\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Tiger Shroff<\/a> said, commenting on the club\u2019s progress and the broader football ecosystem in Mumbai.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2026-07-07 at 13.55.46.\" msid=\"132234755\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-132234755\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-13-55-46.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The Durand Cup, first held in 1888, is one of the oldest football tournaments in the world and remains a key fixture in India\u2019s domestic calendar, featuring a mix of established clubs, Services teams and emerging sides.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>Mumbay FC qualified for the tournament following its Maharashtra State League title-winning campaign, a result that also secured promotion to I-League 3. The club\u2019s entry into the Durand Cup places it among higher-level competition early in its development cycle.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>Drawn in Group E, Mumbay FC will play its matches in Shillong, where it faces Shillong Lajong FC, Langsning FC and Nongkseh SS&amp;CC. The group is expected to pose a competitive test, particularly given the strength of football in the region.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Founded with a focus on developing local talent, the club has sought to create opportunities for players within Mumbai\u2019s football system. Technical direction has been led by former professional footballer Zoheb Khan, with an emphasis on building a young squad.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2026-07-07 at 13.55.49.\" msid=\"132234759\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-132234759\/whatsapp-image-2026-07-07-at-13-55-49.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Tiger Shroff, who has been associated with the club, added: \u201cI have seen a few talented players who can play at the top. Thankful to Zoheb for keeping the hope of Mumbai football alive.\u201d His participation in the tournament remains subject to team selection and registration.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The Durand Cup has historically served as a platform for emerging teams to test themselves against more established opposition. For Mumbay FC, the upcoming edition represents an early opportunity to assess its progress at a higher competitive level.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>The 135th Durand Cup will be held across multiple venues, with Kolkata serving as the principal host city.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/events\/the-city-has-a-lot-of-talent-they-deserve-a-platform-tiger-shroff-as-mumbay-fc-set-for-durand-cup-debut\/articleshow\/132234766.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbay FC will make its maiden appearance in the 135th Durand Cup, marking a rapid rise for the Mumbai-based club less than two years after its formation in 2024.\u201cThe city has a lot of talent, they deserve a platform like this to shine. 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