Pune FC

Pune F.C.FC are an acronym.  FC stands for "Footbal Club". is an Indian football club at Pune in the state of Maharashtra.Soccerway.com,  Pune FC; retrieved 2012-7-6.

Pune is one of the teams which compete in the I-League.

History
The club was founded in 2007.  The team was created to integrate "the community through sport".Ashok Piramal Group (Group),  Entertainment & Sports ; retrieved 2012-7-8.  The team owners brought together a passion for sportsGroup,  Journey; retrieved 2012-7-8. and improving the quality of life of the communities we serve.Group,  Social Initiatives ; excerpt, "As a successful business conglomerate, our responsibility extends beyond making profits and maximizing shareholder-wealth. At the Ashok Piramal Group, we firmly believe that we need to work as wholesome entities for the good of the society and for improving the quality of life of the communities we serve"; retrieved 2012-7-8.

In the 2009-10 season, Pune was elevated to the first division of the Indian Football League.Adnikari, Anand.  "A break from the past," Business Today (India). March 7, 2010; retrieved 2012-7-8.

In 2011, Pune became the first Indian team to play an English Premier League team at home.  Blackburn Rovers F.C. played at Pune on 7th October, 2011.Pune FC,  "Pune FC set to be part of Bagan-Baretto history in season ending game," May 5, 2012; retrieved 2012-7-8.

League positions
SeasonLeaguePosition2009-10I-League3rd2010-11I-League5th2011-12I-League5th

Related pages
 Sports in India
 List of Indian football teams
 List of Pune F.C. players

References

Other websites

 Pune F.C. website

Category:Indian football clubs
Category:2007 establishments in Asia
Category:Pune
Category:2000s establishments in India