<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mandar Rao Desai News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Mandar Rao Desai. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Mandar Rao Desai News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:54:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/player/mandar_rao_desai" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:18:11 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2020-21 | Mumbai City FC rope in Mandar Rao Desai on a two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai City FC has roped in Indian International Mandar Rao Desai on a two-year deal with an option to extend the contract by another year. The footballer was a mainstay in the FC Goa setup since 2016, following his stint with Dempo, having guided them to the 2019 Super Cup title.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/14/isl-2020-21-mumbai-city-fc-rope-in-mandar-rao-desai-on-a-two-year-deal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/14/isl-2020-21-mumbai-city-fc-rope-in-mandar-rao-desai-on-a-two-year-deal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:18:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/mandar_rao_desai_isl.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | FC Goa to part ways with forward Ferran Corominas after three seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[As per reports, FC Goa’s most prized possession Ferran Corominas is set to leave the club after a three-year stint with the Gaurs. The turn of events took place after the club announced their latest star, forward Igor Angulo who has signed a one-year contract ahead of the new ISL season.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/20/reports-fc-goa-to-part-ways-with-forward-ferran-corominas-after-three-seasons?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/20/reports-fc-goa-to-part-ways-with-forward-ferran-corominas-after-three-seasons?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:09:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/ferran_corominhas_isl.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019-20 | Have strong philosophy and style that doesn’t need changing, says Sergio Lobera]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Goa manager Sergio Lobera has been of the opinion that the team already has a strong philosophy and playing style that people have loved and it won’t be needing a change. The Spanish manager further stressed the importance of having quality domestic players in the team to win the league.  ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/23/isl-2019-20-have-strong-philosophy-and-style-that-doesnt-need-changing-says-sergio-lobera?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/23/isl-2019-20-have-strong-philosophy-and-style-that-doesnt-need-changing-says-sergio-lobera?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:06:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/sergiolobera_FCGoa_ISL.JPG" length="0" type="image/JPG"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Expected India to overcome Qatar, says Gurpreet Singh Sandhu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Group E World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has said that he expected team India to win against Qatar in the historic goalless draw last month. Bangladesh is heading into the game on the back of a 0-2 loss at home to Qatar on October 10.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/14/fifa-world-cup-qualifier-expected-india-to-overcome-qatar-says-gurpreet-singh-sandhu?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/14/fifa-world-cup-qualifier-expected-india-to-overcome-qatar-says-gurpreet-singh-sandhu?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/gurpreet_sandhu_qatar_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[From winger to left-back - How Sergio Lobera’s advise helped Mandar Rao Desai to fulfil India dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandar Rao Desai, one of the eight new faces introduced by Igor Stimac to the international stage, decided to switch to left-back only after FC Goa's coach Sergio Lobera advised him to do so. Desai debuted in Indian colours in July at the Intercontinental Cup against Tajikistan. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/01/from-winger-to-left-back-how-sergio-loberas-advise-helped-mandar-rao-desai-to-fulfil-india-dream?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/oct/01/from-winger-to-left-back-how-sergio-loberas-advise-helped-mandar-rao-desai-to-fulfil-india-dream?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:37:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Romeo_Mandar_credited.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian players credit coach Igor Stimac after ‘unthinkable’ Qatar draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[India held defending Asian Champions Qatar to a goalless draw on Tuesday at the Jassmin Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. The players have praised their Croatian coach Igor Stimac who took charge of the team in May 2019 after the hard-fought impressive performance which saw them walk away with a point.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/11/indian-players-credit-coach-igor-stimac-after-unthinkable-qatar-draw?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/sep/11/indian-players-credit-coach-igor-stimac-after-unthinkable-qatar-draw?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Indiavs.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers | Igor Stimac releases six players from national camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igor Stimac continued his typical selection process where he decided to trim players after calling them in bulk, with as many as six players getting the cut at the first go this time. The Indian team is preparing for their WC qualifiers opener against Oman, scheduled to take place next month.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/23/fifa-world-cup-2022-qualifiers-igor-stimac-releases-six-players-from-national-camp?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/aug/23/fifa-world-cup-2022-qualifiers-igor-stimac-releases-six-players-from-national-camp?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 08:51:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/igor_stimac_football_june2019_camp_aiff.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercontinental Cup 2019 | Have to keep working and focus on the next game, says Mandar Rao Desai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh India debutant Mandar Rao Desai has said that he felt great on making his senior India debut but added that the team must now focus on the next match against DPR Korea. Coach Igor Stimac heaped praise on youngster Narender Gehlot as he also appreciated the efforts of forward Jobby Justin.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/intercontinental-cup-2019-have-to-keep-working-and-focus-on-the-next-game-says-mandar-desai?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/intercontinental-cup-2019-have-to-keep-working-and-focus-on-the-next-game-says-mandar-desai?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:24:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/mandar_narender_ind_AIFF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019-20 | Saviour Gama signs contract extension with FC Goa till 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Goa has announced the contract extension of Saviour Gama who will stay in the club till the 2021 summer.  Gama has expressed his delight over getting a chance to stay in the club for another couple of years and is hopeful of improving a lot more during his stay in the club from his home state.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/isl-2019-20-saviour-gama-signs-contract-extension-with-fc-goa-till-2021?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/jul/09/isl-2019-20-saviour-gama-signs-contract-extension-with-fc-goa-till-2021?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/fc_goa_2_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019 | Bengaluru and Goa don’t have same style of football, says Sergio Lobera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite being clubbed as the most offensive sides in the ISL, FC Goa manager Sergio Lobera has claimed that his playing style is very different from that of Bengaluru. Mandar Rao Desai reminisced their last ISL final in 2015, stating that his club shouldn’t repeat the same mistakes again.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/17/isl-2019-bengaluru-and-goa-dont-have-same-style-of-football-says-sergio-lobera?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/17/isl-2019-bengaluru-and-goa-dont-have-same-style-of-football-says-sergio-lobera?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 07:10:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Coro_Sandhu_FCG_BFC_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019 | I won’t be here next year, says John Gregory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chennaiyin FC’s ISL campaign ended as it had started – with a loss – and the title-winning manager last year, John Gregory has revealed that he won’t be with the club next year. Goa manager Sergio Lobera praised his team, which had some youngsters, as they beat Chennaiyin FC in last league game.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/01/isl-2019-i-wont-be-here-next-year-says-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/mar/01/isl-2019-i-wont-be-here-next-year-says-john-gregory?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 06:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/John_Gregory_CFC_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2019 | Mistakes sub-standard Coppell cannot afford against Mumbai City FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATK take on Mumbai City FC in probably the most important match of the season as they try to stay relevant in the race for the playoffs. However, standing in their way is their own manager Steve Coppell who needs to take a hard look that the humiliating loss against FC Goa to get a result.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/feb/22/isl-2019-mistakes-a-sub-standard-coppell-cannot-afford-against-mumbai-city-fc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/feb/22/isl-2019-mistakes-a-sub-standard-coppell-cannot-afford-against-mumbai-city-fc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 07:41:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Steve_Coppell_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defensive contributions repressed my attacking attributes in Kerala Blasters, reveals Jackichand Singh]]></title><description><![CDATA[As FC Goa look to finish in the top four for the second consecutive season, scoring goals galore yet again, one cannot overlook the lethality that new import Jackichand Singh has brought to the side. The former Kerala Blasters man revealed that the lack of extra defensive duties has done the trick.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/feb/14/defensive-contributions-repressed-my-attacking-attributes-in-kerala-blasters-reveals-jackichand-singh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2019/feb/14/defensive-contributions-repressed-my-attacking-attributes-in-kerala-blasters-reveals-jackichand-singh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jackichand_singh_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2018 | I still prefer playing as a winger that I’ve done all my life, says FC Goa’s Mandar Rao Desai]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mainstay in Goa for years now, Mandar has seen the yesteryears when the likes of Robert Pires, Andre Santos, and Julio Baptista graced the club, before transforming himself into one of the most important pieces of their puzzle today amidst Ferran Corominas, Edu Bedia, Ahmed Jahouh and others.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/dec/15/i-still-prefer-playing-as-a-winger-that-ive-done-all-my-life-says-fc-goas-mandar-rao-desai?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/dec/15/i-still-prefer-playing-as-a-winger-that-ive-done-all-my-life-says-fc-goas-mandar-rao-desai?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:09:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/mandarrao12_isl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing for national team a dream and I’m happy it’s not easy, says Mandar Rao Desai]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Goa’s Mandar Rao Desai would be a proper example of the talent pool that the Indian Super League was once formulated and envisioned for. Showing both experience and utility on the field over the years, Mandar now waits for the esteemed national call-up that seems just around the corner.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/dec/08/playing-for-national-team-a-dream-and-im-happy-its-not-easy-says-mandar-rao-desai?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/dec/08/playing-for-national-team-a-dream-and-im-happy-its-not-easy-says-mandar-rao-desai?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2018 06:49:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Romeo_Mandar_credited.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL Tactical Analysis | NorthEast negates Goa's high press to keep them at bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium Guwahati saw a spectacle on Monday as their home side took on the prolific FC Goa team from last season, which ended up being a tactical showoff between two beautiful footballing minds. However, it was debuting ISL manager Eelco Schattorie, who has won the first round.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/oct/02/isl-tactical-analysis-north-east-negates-goas-high-press-to-keep-them-at-bay?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/oct/02/isl-tactical-analysis-north-east-negates-goas-high-press-to-keep-them-at-bay?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/FCG_vs_NEUFC_2019_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2018 | FC Goa looking for win to keep semi final hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goa will travel to Pune to take on FC Pune City at the Balewadi stadium and both sides will want to keep hopes of qualification to the next round of the competition alive. Sergio Lobera’s men, who are winless in 5 matches, will have to win the next three games in order to qualify for the playoffs.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/feb/24/isl-2018-fc-goa-looking-for-win-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/feb/24/isl-2018-fc-goa-looking-for-win-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:22:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Coro_Sandhu_FCG_BFC_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FC Goa take on Delhi Dynamos as they struggle to return to winning ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Goa will face bottom-placed Delhi Dynamos on Wednesday with an eye to break their winless streak from the last four games as they hustle to finish in the top four. The last time the Gaurs faced Delhi, the lob-sided match ended 5-1 to Goa that had helped them reach the top of the table.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/feb/21/fc-goa-take-on-delhi-dynamos-as-they-struggle-to-return-to-winning-ways?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2018/feb/21/fc-goa-take-on-delhi-dynamos-as-they-struggle-to-return-to-winning-ways?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:05:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Delhi_v_Goa.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL Analysis | FC Goa outclass passive Kerala Blasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[FC Goa continued their domineering run in the ISL with a whopping 5-2 win over Kerala Blasters on Saturday at the Fatorda Stadium. Kerala’s fearsome and foolproof defence was breached as many as five times today, with forwards Manuel Lanzarote and Ferran Corominas scoring goals for fun.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2017/dec/09/isl-analysis-fc-goa-outclass-passive-kerala-blasters?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2017/dec/09/isl-analysis-fc-goa-outclass-passive-kerala-blasters?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 17:19:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y2/articles/football/Kerala_FC_VS_FC_Goa_ISL.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Super League 2017 | Indian players to vie for ten ISL clubs selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The player draft for the Indian Super League 2017 season will take place in Mumbai on Sunday, 23rd July and will feature both the new teams Jamshedpur FC and Bengaluru FC. The draft will include some of the finest Indian footballers at the moment as they look to find a club for this year's ISL.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2017/jul/19/indian-super-league-2017-player-draft-200-plus-indian-players-vie-for-ten-isl-clubs-selection?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2017/jul/19/indian-super-league-2017-player-draft-200-plus-indian-players-vie-for-ten-isl-clubs-selection?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:59:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/ISL_logo.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISL 2016 | FC Goa retain Romeo Fernandes, Mandar Rao Dessai, and Laxmikanth Kattimani]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian Super League side FC Goa on Wednesday confirmed the signings of Romeo Fernandes, Mandar Rao Dessai, and Laxmikanth Kattimani for the third edition of the league.The trio have risen sharply through the ranks in the past two seasons and are seen as vital components of the team. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2016/aug/17/isl-2016-fc-goa-retain-romeo-fernandes-mandar-rao-dessai-and-laxmikanth-kattimani?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2016/aug/17/isl-2016-fc-goa-retain-romeo-fernandes-mandar-rao-dessai-and-laxmikanth-kattimani?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:42:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Romeofernandes.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>