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Manolo Marquez calls Mumbai City pre-season 'joke'
Ex-India coach Manolo Marquez says Mumbai City FC's ISL 2026-27 pre-season was a joke after loss to Churchill Brothers.
In brief
Ex-India coach Manolo Marquez says Mumbai City FC's ISL 2026-27 pre-season was a joke after loss to Churchill Brothers. Mumbai City FC's pre-season was a joke according to ex-India coach Manolo Marquez after losing to Churchill Brothers in ISL 2026-27. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Manolo Marquez
Ex-India coach Manolo Marquez joined Mumbai City FC for ISL 2026-27 season.
Pre-season criticism
Marquez called Mumbai City's pre-season 'an absolute joke' after loss to Churchill Brothers.
Match result
Churchill Brothers beat Mumbai City 2-1 in ISL 2026-27 opener.
Marquez's comments
Marquez said pre-season had no strong games and team lost to strong side.
“Our pre-season was a joke. The club was not able to organise a single strong game. All these games we played were a lie. This was our first game with a strong side, and we lost unfortunately”
Next match
Mumbai City faces Punjab FC at Nehru Stadium on October 19.
What it means
Mumbai City FC's pre-season was a joke according to ex-India coach Manolo Marquez after losing to Churchill Brothers in ISL 2026-27.
