Pune F.C. facts for kids

Pune F.C. was a professional football club from Pune, a city in the state of Maharashtra, India. They were one of the teams that played in the I-League, which is India's top football league. The club was started in 2007 and aimed to bring people together through the love of sports.

Club History

Pune F.C. was started in 2007. The people who owned the team wanted to use sports to help the community. They believed that football could improve life for everyone in Pune.

In the 2009-10 season, Pune F.C. moved up to the first division of Indian football. This was a big step for the club!

A special moment happened in 2011. Pune F.C. became the first Indian team to play against an English Premier League team in India. They played against Blackburn Rovers F.C. on October 7, 2011. This was an exciting match for football fans in India.

Where Pune F.C. Finished in the League

Here's how Pune F.C. performed in the I-League over a few seasons:

Related Football Pages

• Sports in India
• List of Indian football teams

Images for kids

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  Pune FC players and staff at the practice ground in 2008

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  Arata Izumi was the first naturalized Indian footballer. He played for both Pune FC and the Indian national team.

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  Pune FC players (in red) during an I-League match against Dempo SC in 2012.

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  The Balewadi Sports Complex during a match between India and Vietnam in 2010.

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  The football ground at St. Vincent's High School in Pune.

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  Mike Snoei was the manager of Pune F.C. during the 2013–2014 season.

See also

In Spanish: Pune Football Club para niños