Sahal Abdul Samad’s second half strike ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant secure a hard fought 1-0 victory over their arch rivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. All 43 matches of the 135th …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on both the Kolkata giants having appointed their head coaches for the 2026/27 season. While Nohun Bagan Super Giant appointed Panagiotis Dilmperis, while East Bengal named Antonio Lopez Habas.
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Antonio López Habas has returned to familiar ground, with reigning Indian Super League champions East Bengal naming the Spaniard as their head coach for the 2026–27 campaign. His arrival comes at a pivotal moment for the Kolkata club, who are preparing to defend their first-ever ISL League Shield while simultaneously …
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East Bengal FC were drawn alongside Sabah FA (Malaysia), Rovers FC (Guam), and Rajshahi Stars FC (Bangladesh) in Group A of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 Preliminary Stage, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, July 2, 2026. East Bengal, the champions …
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The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2026/27 with the Preliminary Stage Draw finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The 24 clubs — five more than last season — were divided into six groups with the Preliminary Stage to be contested from …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on East Bengal FC lifting the ISL 2025-26 title. Congratulations to the red&gold!
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The Club Licensing Committee – First Instance Body (CLC-FIB) of the All India Football Federation met on Sunday, May 17, 2026, to take its decisions on the ICLS Premier 1 Club Licensing for the 2026-27 season. The following are the results: License granted with sanctions: NorthEast United FC, East Bengal FC, …
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The Indian Women’s League 2025-26 season concluded on Monday, May 18, 2026. Newly-crowned champions East Bengal FC signed off with a 2-0 victory against Sribhumi Football Club at the East Bengal Ground, while Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Nita Football Academy at the same venue. …
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East Bengal FC continued their winning run with a commanding 5-0 victory over Garhwal United Football Club, while Nita FA secured an impressive 3-2 win against SESA Football Academy despite playing with 10 players for most of the match in the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 at the East Bengal Ground …
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East Bengal FC claimed the Indian Women’s League 2025-26 title in style, retaining their crown with two matches to spare after a 2-0 victory against Nita Football Academy on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Earlier in the day, Gokulam Kerala FC secured a 1-0 win against Sribhumi FC, while Sethu FC …
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