City Football Group exits crisis-hit Indian Football, sells Mumbai City stake
The City Football Group (CFG) has confirmed the sale of its majority 65% stake in Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC, marking a full exit from Indian football. The decision, ending CFG’s involvement since 2019, is a direct response to the profound instability currently plaguing the league.
In a statement, CFG cited “a thorough commercial review” and “the persistent uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League” as reasons for the withdrawal.
This uncertainty is stark: the 2025/26 ISL season remains in limbo, with no confirmed start date, while the national federation grapples with a significant financial crisis.
The move ends an era for Mumbai City, a club that became a key ambassador for Indian football in Asia under CFG’s ownership.
Its future is now uncertain, cast adrift in a league facing severe administrative and financial turmoil.
The departure of a global player like CFG deals a substantial blow to the ISL’s prestige at a critical time.
