Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) Decades of pain and disappointment dissolved in tears of joy as East Bengal finally reclaimed their place at the summit of Indian football, winning their maiden title in the Indian Super League on Thursday, 22 years after their last national league triumph.The Red-and-Gold Brigade were crowned champions of India on a historic Thursday night by defeating Inter Kashi 2-1 in a nerve-shredding ISL 2025-26 finale at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.When the …
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Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant prepare for one final push for the title when they take on Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League title race on a scorching summer night at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday night.With five clubs – East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC, Punjab FC, and Jamshedpur FC – still mathematically in contention heading into the last round of fixtures, the ISL 2026 season is set for a dramatic finish. Mohun Bagan know…
Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Kolkata Giants East Bengal, who have won everything in Indian football except the Indian Super League (ISL), need just a few points to claim their maiden title and will hope to achieve that when they take on Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.After 22 years of waiting for a national top-flight league crown, the Red-and-Gold Brigade enter the final day of the ISL season carrying the hopes, nerves, and expectations of an entire fanbase when t…
Margoa, May 9 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant faced a major setback in the Indian Super League title race after a 1-1 draw with FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium on Saturday evening. This result dropped the Mariners to second place, behind East Bengal on goal difference.Both teams entered the match concerned about the tough weather in Goa. The 5 PM kick-off raised worries about the oppressive heat and humidity. However, overcast skies and intermittent rain created much better conditions, letting the …
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The All India Football Federation has condoled the death of former India midfielder Mohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday.A skilful midfielder of his generation, Mohan Singh represented India at the international level in the early 1970s. He made his senior national team debut against Burma on March 22, 1972, in Rangoon during the Pre-Olympic Tournament. Mohan Singh went on to earn three caps for the national team, all during the 1972 Pre-Olympic campaign.AIFF Presiden…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the importance of selfless service, saying it forms the foundation of a strong and compassionate society, while urging citizens to inspire one another through acts of goodwill.In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “The true strength of the nation lies in the selfless spirit of service of its citizens. This inspires people to motivate one another, while also enriching our society further.”PM Modi also shared a Sans…
Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC aim to convert their attacking potential into a full-scale performance when they host Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League on Friday. Their goal is to turn promising moments in play into a positive result at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. Following their recent test against East Bengal, the Marina Machans showed glimpses of their attacking style, especially in transitions and on the wings. However, they lamented missed chances. With anot…
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Bengaluru FC’s appeal against the suspension of Braian Sanchez was successful, which makes him available for the match against East Bengal on Thursday, the Indian Super League club said on Wednesday. In the 34th minute of the match against Kerala Blasters, Sanchez was shown a straight red by the referee following an altercation with Matias Hernandez, leaving the Blues with 10 men for the remainder of the game, which they lost 1-2.”Bengaluru FC confirm that the appeal a…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Around 32 days after their AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign drew to a painful end, the Indian women’s national team will begin a new chapter with renewed vigour at the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya. The Blue Tigresses will face the hosts in their opening game at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday.The disappointment of missing out on the knockout stage hasn’t fully buried yet for the players, but they are well aware that the end of one chapter is the begin…
Chennai, April 10 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host East Bengal in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, looking to build back momentum after their recent setback.With East Bengal currently fifth in the standings, having won three of their six matches so far, the clash promises to be a stern test. The Marina Machans, however, will look to draw from their previous performances–CFC registered a commanding 3-0 victory in the league when the teams last m…