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FC Mika

FC Mika

FC Mika

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FC Mika is an association football club based in Yerevan, Armenia.

The club competes in the Armenian Premier League.

Mika was founded on November 30, 1998, and won its first Armenian Cup in 2000.

Biography

Formation and Early Success

Sport Club Mika, commonly known as Mika, is an Armenian football club founded on November 30, 1998, in Ashtarak by Mikhail Baghdasarov, the owner of Mika Corporation LLC. The club quickly made its mark in Armenian football, securing its first domestic title by winning the Armenian Cup in 2000. This early success set the stage for Mika's future endeavors in the sport.

Relocation and Challenges

In 2007, Mika relocated to the capital city of Yerevan, where they established a new home in a newly built stadium. This move was a significant step in the club's development, allowing them to grow their fan base and enhance their facilities. However, by the end of the 2015–16 Armenian Premier League season, the club faced severe financial and operational challenges, leading to their retirement from professional football.

Return to Football

After a hiatus, Mika made a comeback in 2022, re-entering the professional scene with a new name and crest. They began competing in the 2022–23 Armenian First League, finishing in 10th place. The club continues to participate in the Armenian First League and the Armenian Cup, aiming to regain its former glory and establish itself once again in Armenian football.

European Ventures

Mika has also made several attempts to compete on the European stage, participating in UEFA Cup qualification matches. Their best performance came in 2007 when they reached the second qualifying round after defeating MTK Budapest, although they were ultimately eliminated by the Slovak club Petržalka.

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Career & Clubs

History

The club was founded on November 30, 1998, as Mika-Kasakh Ashtarak in the town of Ashtarak by the owner of Mika Corporation LLC, Mikhail Baghdasarov. In 2000, they achieved their first domestic title, winning the Armenian Cup. In 2007, Mika relocated from Ashtarak to Yerevan. They were based in their own newly built stadium in Yerevan. However, by the end of the 2015–16 Armenian Premier League season, the club announced its retirement from professional football due to financial as well as non-financial difficulties. The club returned to professional football in 2022 with a new name and crest and started in the 2022–23 Armenian First League, finishing in 10th. The team is currently playing the Armenian First League and Armenian Cup.

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Domestic history

European history

Mika participated several times in the UEFA Cup qualification matches. Their best result was in 2007, when they advanced to the second qualifying round by defeating MTK Budapest, but did not advance further as they lost to the Slovak club Petržalka.

League
Armenian Premier League
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Armenian First League

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Description

association football club

Extract from Wikipedia

Sport Club Mika, commonly known as Mika, is an Armenian football club from the capital Yerevan. It was owned by the Mika Corporation LLC headed by the Russia-based Armenian businessman Mikhail Baghdasarov. The club headquarters were located on Manandyan street 41, Yerevan.

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