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{{Short description|Former Indian association football club}}
{{Distinguish|Mumbai FC}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{Infobox football club |
clubname = Bengal Mumbai FC |
image = |
fullname = Bengal Mumbai Football Club|
short name = BMFC<ref>[https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/sport/others/the-old-boys-club/articleshow/15635857.cms The Old Boys Club: Bengal Mumbai FC] ''Mumbai Mirror''. Retrieved 2 August 2021</ref> |
founded = {{start date and years ago|1998|1|1|df=yes}}<ref>[https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/bengal-mumbai-fc/ Bengal Mumbai Football Club (Overview)] ''worldfootball.net''. Retrieved 2 March 2021</ref> |
dissolved = {{start date and years ago|2011|df=yes}} |
ground = [[B.P.T. Ground]]<br>([[Sewri]], Mumbai) |
capacity = 5,000 |
chairman = Krishnendu Sen<ref>[https://m.facebook.com/pages/Bengal-Mumbai-FC/112364192110175 Bengal Mumbai Football Club (Profile)] ''Facebook''. Retrieved 13 March 2021</ref> |
manager = Wali Mohammed |
league = [[National Football League (India)|NFL 2nd Division]], <br> [[Mumbai Football League|MDFA-Mumbai Elite League]] |

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'''Bengal Mumbai Football Club''', known by its abbreviation '''BMFC''', was an [[India]]n professional [[association football]] club based in [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. Founded in 1998, they have competed in the [[National Football League Second Division (India)|National Football League II]], alongside the [[Mumbai Football League|MDFA Elite League]].<ref>[https://m.rediff.com/sports/2002/apr/28nfl.htm Indian Bank qualify for the first division] ''m.Rediff.com''. Retrieved 10 September 2021</ref> It is the second professionally founded [[List of football clubs in India|football club in India]] and the first in [[Mumbai]]. The team was dissolved in 2011.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bengal-mumbai-fc-to-shut-shop/130526 Bengal Mumbai to shut down their club] ''midday.com''. Retrieved 2 March 2021</ref>

==History==
===Formation and journey===
Bengal Mumbai Football Club was founded on January 1 in 1998,<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiafound.html India - List of Foundation Dates] ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 17 August 2021</ref> with aims to compete in the top flight of [[Football in India|Indian football]] the [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]]. Later the club became affiliated with [[Mumbai District Football Association]] (MDFA) and began participating in the [[Mumbai Football League|MDFA Elite League]].<ref>[https://wifa.in/history/ History: The Harwood League] ''wifa.in''. Retrieved 17 August 2021</ref><ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiabomchamp.html India - List of Mumbai (Bombay) League Champions] ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 17 August 2021</ref>

Bengal Mumbai represented the Mumbai-based [[Bengal]]i community and ran the early professional youth academics to promote football in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]]. After their foundation, the club emerged as the foremost professional top flight club from Mumbai to compete in the [[National Football League (India)|National Football League I & II]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=4 FROM BMFC CLEARED FOR BAGAN|website=The Telegraph India|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/4-from-bmfc-cleared-for-bagan/cid/1223371|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref>

The club enjoyed their major winning in 1998 (5 December) in the prestigious [[Rovers Cup]] defeating [[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway|Central Railway FC]] by 3–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1999roverscup.html|title=99th "Bristol" Rovers Cup 1999:|website=Indianfootball.com|access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref> In that tournament, they have also defeated giants like [[JCT FC|JCT Mills FC]] and [[Churchill Brothers SC]]. In the same year they won the [[Western India Football Association]] (WIFA) organized<ref>[https://wifa.in/ Western India Football Association profile and leagues] ''WIFA''. Retrieved 2 March 2021</ref> [[Mumbai Football League|Mumbai Super Division]] league with throughout dominance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1998-99s.html|title=1998/99 Season in Indian Football:|website=Indianfootball.de|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref>

===Final years===
In 2010, Bengal Mumbai reached the final of the [[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]] defeating [[Three Star Club]] of Nepal and [[Shillong Lajong FC]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/teams/india/bengal-mumbai-fc/13013/|title=BENGAL MUMBAI FC in Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup 2010|website=soccerway.com|access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref> In final, the club lost to [[ONGC FC]] by 1–3 margin and finished as finalist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehardtackle.com/2011/institutional-sides-in-indian-football-the-story-of-ongc-fc-air-india-fc-and-hal-sc/|title=Institutional Sides In Indian Football: The Story Of ONGC FC, Air India FC And HAL SC|website=thehardtackle.com|access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref>

Later in 2011, the club committee unanimously made the decision of disbanding the team due to financial and organizing failures.<ref>[https://thebridge.in/football/look-back-dysfunctional-clubs-past-decade-indian-football/amp/ Look back to the dysfunctional clubs in the past decade of Indian football] ''The Bridge''. Retrieved 2 March 2021</ref>

==Ownership==
BMFC was owned by Bengal Mumbai Football Club Limited, which is a public company incorporated in 1998. It was classified as non-governmental company, as a company limited by shares and is registered at Registrar of Companies, RoC-Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crediwatch.com/profile/bengal-mumbai-football-club-limited|title=BENGAL MUMBAI FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED|website=crediwatch.com|access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref>

==Overview==
[[File:Jamshid Nassiri - South 24 Parganas 2016-02-14 1193.JPG|thumb|upright|Former [[Iran national football team|Iran]]ian footballer [[Jamshid Nassiri]] was club's first manager (from 1998 to 2001).]]
The brainchild of Krishnendu Sen (media agency owner), Ajit Karmarkar (shipping magnate) and Shankar Maitra (businessman), among others, it had inducted Iranian [[Jamshid Nassiri]] as their coach.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2000/07/08/stories/0708044s.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125083144/http://www.hindu.com/2000/07/08/stories/0708044s.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-25|title=We have to start working sincerely| location=Chennai, India|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2000-07-08}}</ref> Nassiri managed the club from 1998 to 2001 during their golden years.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/jamshid-on-the-ball/cid/419330|title=Jamshid on the ball|website=The Telegraph|date=2000-07-08|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/father-son-duo-to-have-graced-indian-football/5o84721k8pnt1ktbxc47igp19|title=Father-son duos to have graced Indian football|website=Goal.com|date=2000-07-08|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref> Former [[India national football team|India]] internationals [[James Lukram Singh]], Abhay Kumar and Abdul Khaliq were signed for the club's inaugural season. Former Indian players including [[Gift Raikhan]], [[Royston D'Souza]]<ref name=GoalReport>{{cite web |url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/04/03/3002867/i-league-scouting-report-royston-dsouza-another-one-of-the |title=I-League Scouting Report: Royston Dsouza - Another one of the Airmen whose career is set to take flight |work=Ayush Srivastava |publisher=goal.com |access-date=11 April 2012 }}</ref> have also appeared with the club.

Bengal Mumbai FC holds the distinguishing record of winning two major league tournaments during the same year of its inception, i.e. [[Mumbai Football League|Mumbai Super Division]] (1998) and [[Rovers Cup]] (1998).

Indian Football "[[Hall of Fame]]" star [[Chima Okorie]], who played for various clubs in [[England]], [[Norway]] and [[Denmark]], played for '''BMFC''' during the 2001 – 2002 season and also managed the team in 2006. He also became the club's CEO on 16 August.<ref name="Mohun Bagan resignation">{{cite news |url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=230624 |title=Displeased with seniors, Chima resigns as Mohun Bagan Coach |access-date=2007-04-21 |date=7 April 2007 |publisher=ExpressIndia.com: Kolkatta Newsline }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[https://theawayend.co/2020/05/10/chima-okorie-indian-footballs-greatest-imports/ Chima Okorie: Indian football's greatest imports] ''theawayend.com''. Retrieved 3 July 2021</ref>

[[File:Syed Nayeemuddin - South 24 Parganas 2016-02-14 1242.JPG|thumb|170px|''[[Dronacharya Award|Dronacharya]]'' coach [[Syed Nayeemuddin]] was the manager of Bengal Mumbai in 2003.]]
[[Jahar Das]] was the manager of the club during their 2002–2003 season.<ref name="indianfootball">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2002.html|title=Season ending Transfers 2002:|access-date=2 March 2021|website=Indianfootball.de}}</ref> Notable [[Armenian-Iranian]] retired [[Rugby football]] player [[Emil Vartazarian]], who represented [[India national rugby union team]], has also appeared with Bengal Mumbai FC between 2003 and 2004.<ref name="ref01">{{cite news | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/other/emil-thankful-for-india-connect/story-KGoXkX3Lbw8NurRhgSgxBM.html | title=Emil thankful for India connect | date=3 September 2010 | newspaper=Hindustan Times | first=Nikhilesh | last=Bhattacharya | access-date=26 September 2018 }}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110725013955/http://www.armeniancollege.org/cms/index.php?listing=Emil%20Vartazarian&option=com_directory&page=viewListing&lid=37&Itemid=34 Armenian College: Emil Vartazarian (Biography)] ''web.archive.org''. Retrieved 15 March 2021</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/no-lights-or-camera-only-action/story-uCVppwBPMHtaVJNuy8JVSO.html | title=No lights or camera, only action | date=21 June 2007 | first=Rachna | last=Shetty | newspaper=Hindustan Times | access-date=26 September 2018}}</ref>

In 2003, [[Syed Nayeemuddin]] managed the club in [[Mumbai Football League|Mumbai Super Division]].<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/data/halloffame/nayeemuddin_syed.html Indian Football Hall of Fame: Syed Nayeemuddin] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 1 July 2021</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2003.html|title=Season ending Transfers 2003:|access-date=2 March 2021|website=Indianfootball.de}}</ref> In 2004, they finished as runners-up in [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup]], losing 1{{endash}}0 to [[Tata Football Academy]].

==Home ground==
{{Main|B.P.T. Ground}}

BPT Stadium or Bombay Port Trust Ground, is a [[association football|football]] stadium located in [[Sewri]], [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], which is located at premises of the [[Bombay Port Trust]] which was established in 1998.<ref>[https://www.mumbaiport.gov.in/index3_n.asp?sslid=896&subsublinkid=518&langid=1 Bombay Port Trust: the authority and sports] ''mumbaiport.gov.in''. Retrieved 15 April 2021</ref> The stadium had a seating capacity of around 5,000 spectators and was home ground of Bengal Mumbai FC. The ground has also used by several Mumbai-based [[Cricket]] teams.

==Managerial history==
*{{flagicon|IRN}} [[Jamshid Nassiri]] (1998–2001)<ref name="Hindu"/>
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Jahar Das]] (2001–2003)<ref name="indianfootball"/>
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Syed Nayeemuddin]] (2003–2004)<ref>{{cite news|title=Nayeemuddin is football coach|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20051003/sports.htm#10|access-date=9 February 2016|work=Tribune India|date=2 October 2005}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Syed Shahid Hakim]] (2004–2005)<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/syed-shahid-hakim-covid-19-recovery-final-whistle-6527842/ ‘I always fight until the final whistle’: Syed Shahid Hakim recovers from COVID-19] ''The Indian Express''. Retrieved 30 July 2021</ref>
*{{flagicon|IND}} Irenio Vaz (2005–2006)<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2005.html Season Ending Transfers In Indian Football: 2005] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 29 July 2021</ref>
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Chima Okorie]] (2006–2007)<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2006.html Season Ending Transfers In Indian Football: 2006] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 29 July 2021</ref>
*{{flagicon|IND}} [[Mohammed Habib (footballer)|Mohammed Habib]] (2007–2008)<ref name="Mohammed Habib">{{Cite web |url=http://www.yahind.com/indian-football-legend-habib-felicitated/ |title=Indian football legend Habib felicitated |access-date=17 July 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608181447/http://www.yahind.com/indian-football-legend-habib-felicitated/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Carlos Roberto Pereira|Carlos Pereira]] (2008–2009)<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/transfers2008.html Season Ending Transfers In Indian Football: 2008] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 29 July 2021</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://sports.ndtv.com/football/churchill-brothers-coach-quits-after-dismal-run-1559116 | title=Churchill Brothers' coach quits after dismal run | date=15 February 2012 | publisher=NDTV | access-date=10 July 2018 }}</ref>
*{{flagicon|IND}} Wali Mohammed (2009–2011)<ref>[https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-anger-shock-still-remain-1377883 Report: Anger and shock still remain] ''DNA India''. Retrieved 2 August 2021</ref>

==Notable former players==
''For former notable Bengal Mumbai FC players with a Wikipedia article, see [[:Category:Bengal Mumbai FC players|Bengal Mumbai FC players]]''

==Honours==
===League===
* '''[[Mumbai Football League|Mumbai Super Division]]'''
**Champions (1): 1998<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india99.html|title=India 1998/99|website=Rsssf.com|access-date=2 March 2021}}</ref>
*'''[[Western India Football Association|Maharashtra Football League]]'''
**Runners-up (1): 2010

===Cup===
* '''[[Rovers Cup]]'''
**Champions (1): 1998<ref>{{Cite web|title=98th "Bristol" Rovers Cup 1998:|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/seasons/1998roverscup.html|access-date=13 March 2021|website=www.rsssf.com}}</ref><ref name="RC">{{Cite web|title=India - List of Rovers Cup Finals|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/indiaroverscuphist.html|access-date=2 March 2021|website=www.rsssf.com}}</ref>
*'''Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup'''
**Runners-up (1): 2004<ref>[http://www.indianfootball.de/data/lalbahadurshastricup.html List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Cup:] ''indianfootball.de''. Retrieved 15 August 2021</ref>
* '''[[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]]'''
**Runners-up (1): 2010<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/india-sikkimgoldcuphist.html|title=India - List of All India Governor's Gold Cup Winners (Sikkim)
|website=Rsssf.com|access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianfootball.de/data/sikkimgoldcup.html|title=List of Winners/Runners-Up of the Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup:|website=Indianfootball.de|access-date=13 March 2021}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Mumbai Football League|MDFA Elite League]]
* [[Mumbai FC]]
* [[List of football clubs in India|List of football clubs in Mumbai]]
* [[National Football League (India)|National Football League]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.worldfootball.net/teams/bengal-mumbai-fc/ Bengal Mumbai Football Club overview] at Worldfootball.net
* [https://www.national-football-teams.com/club/6006/2009_1/Bengal_Mumbai_Fc.html Bengal Mumbai FC international players] at National Football Teams
* https://www.crediwatch.com/profile/bengal-mumbai-football-club-limited

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>Billjones94 at 06:31, 28 September 2021