Mumbai to host IPL-style football league opener

August 05, 2013 15:58

Mumbai's D Y Patil Stadium is likely to host the opening match of the inaugural IPL-style football league that commences from January 18 next year.

"The IMG-Reliance tournament starts from January 18 and would run till March 30, and the first match will be played in Mumbai. Most likely it will be in D Y Patil Stadium and a contract will be signed with them in the next few days," a source said.

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