Tiger Shroff looks to be nearing his Durand Cup debut after recently being added to Mumbai FC’s squad for the 135th edition of the ongoing tournament. The star is said to have been playing regularly with the team, and sources suggest that he could feature in the team’s final game. Mumbai FC, sponsored by businessman Ali Ahmed, will travel to Shillong on July 30 for its group games.“Tiger has signed up with the team and is expected to feature in the final group matches. He has been training regularly with the team. Mumbai FC will travel to Shillong on July 30 for their group matches,” a RevSportz report said.
Tiger Shroff’s partnership with Mumbai FC
Shroff founded the club in 2024 and continues to serve as its ambassador. Since then, Mumbai FC has been on a rapid rise, winning the inaugural Maharashtra State Club League and finishing third in the I-League 3 last season. This performance saw the club qualify for the Durand Cup.In Group E, Mumbai FC will face Shillong Lajong FC, Nongkseh Sports & Cultural Club, and Langsning FC, with all their group matches played in Shillong.If he takes the role, Shroff will join a growing list of Bollywood personalities associated with Indian football, following in the footsteps of John Abraham, whose NorthEast United FC has emerged as one of the country’s most prominent football clubs.
Durand Cup: View the history of the tournament
Known as the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third oldest in the world, the Durand Cup dates back to 1888, when it was founded in Shimla by Sir Mortimer Durand.Today, the tournament features clubs from the Indian Super League, the I-League, and the Army. Under the current format, teams are divided into groups for a round robin stage, with the top performers progressing to the knockout stages before reaching the finals.
