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Bagan pullout of 7 players: Club knew Unity Cup dates on April 10, says AIFF

Bagan pullout of 7 players: Club knew Unity Cup dates on April 10, says AIFF

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Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant knew the dates of the Unity Cup in England on April 10 but it was only on May 20 that they informed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) that players would be released only for matches in the FIFA window, the federation said on Sunday. Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s celebrate during the match against East Bengal FC, in Kolkata. (PTI) Mohun Bagan also allowed players to complete the biometrics required for the UK visa on April 23 but asked them not to travel hours before the squad’s departure early on Sunday, AIFF has said. Because seven from Bagan pulled out, India left for the tournament in London with only 18 players. India will play Jamaica on May 27 and either Nigeria or Zimbabwe on May 30. This is the senior men’s team’s first tour of England since 2002. “An earlier communication of any reservations would have allowed us the time to make the necessary arrangements and ensure no player missed out on an important opportunity,” said Subrata Paul, AIFF’s director …

Biggest East Bengal-Mohun Bagan derby in years with both fighting for ISL title

Biggest East Bengal-Mohun Bagan derby in years with both fighting for ISL title

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4 min readMay 17, 2026 07:30 AM IST It has taken six years but at long last, the Kolkata derby could actually be the match that decides the Indian Super League (ISL) crown, as opposed to being just a marketing pitch for the competition. Going into Sunday’s fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal are level on 22 points, second and third on the table respectively, after playing 11 games with the red and gold brigade ahead on goal difference. Effectively, though, the two Kolkata giants have the strongest chance at winning the title – provided one of them wins on Sunday – with current league leaders Bengaluru FC having already finished their 13 matches with 23 points. That, and the fact that Mohun Bagan have drawn twice in their last two matches, are among the many by-products of the heavily truncated and truly bizarre season that this has been in the ISL. The first of those two draws, against FC Goa, came after an inexplicable break of 20 …

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

How Kolkata Derby could decide ISL 2025-26 title race?

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The 2025-26 Indian Super League season is heading towards a dramatic finish. Usually, by the final week of the ISL season, the points table gives a fairly clear indication of who is likely to lift the title. But this season has been anything but predictable. With the league set to conclude on May 21, as many as seven teams, from current table toppers East Bengal FC to seventh-placed Mumbai City FC, remain mathematically in contention for the league title. The ISL follows a single-leg round-robin format this season, where all 14 teams play each other once. Unlike previous editions, there are no playoffs or knockout rounds this year, meaning the team finishing at the top of the table after 91 matches will be crowned champions. And because of that format, every remaining match suddenly feels like a final. Here’s a look at what each of the seven teams needs to do to win the ISL title: East Bengal Points: 22 from 11 matches | Goal Difference: +18 East Bengal FC currently sit at the top …

Mohun Bagan’s stalwart former administrator Swapan Sadhan Bose dies aged 78 | Football News

Mohun Bagan’s stalwart former administrator Swapan Sadhan Bose dies aged 78 | Football News

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2 min readMay 13, 2026 12:16 PM IST Swapan Sadhan Bose, the former president of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club and a former Rajya Sabha member, died aged 78 in Kolkata on Tuesday. Popularly known as Tutu Bose, he was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata late on Monday after he suffered a massive heart attack and passed away the next day. Born on January 23, 1948 in Howrah, West Bengal, Bose first got involved with Mohun Bagan in 1989/90 and was an integral part of the club in different administrative capacities all the way through to April 2025, when he officially announced his retirement from all positions. “It is with profound grief and deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing away of our very own Mohun Bagan Ratna Swapan Sadhan Bose. His immense contribution, unwavering dedication and lifelong service to Mohun Bagan Athletic Club will forever remain etched in our hearts,” said Mohun Bagan AC in a post on their Instagram page. “Your legacy will always remain a part of Mohun Bagan,” …

AIFF enforces stadium ban on Mohun Bagan after fresh fan misconduct

AIFF enforces stadium ban on Mohun Bagan after fresh fan misconduct

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The AIFF Disciplinary Committee has imposed a full stadium closure on Mohun Bagan Super Giant for their upcoming home fixture against Odisha FC on March 6, 2026, following a repeat offence of spectator misconduct. The sanction stems from incidents during Match No. 1 of the ISL 2025-26 season between Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters FC on February 14 at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, where multiple instances of pyrotechnics were reported from the home stands. The development follows an earlier decision dated June 3, 2025, when the club was handed a stadium closure penalty for repeated spectator misconduct during the 2024-25 season, particularly in a match against Bengaluru FC on April 12, 2025. In that fixture, fireworks were reportedly launched into the away section, with one projectile striking the Bengaluru FC club owner and others causing injuries among travelling supporters. Probation revoked after fresh violation Although the original sanction was suspended for a one-year probationary period under Article 35 of the AIFF Disciplinary Code, the latest incident triggered automatic revocation of the suspension. …

Mohun Bagan suspends first team operations as ISL limbo continues, East Bengal urges BCCI to step in | Football News

Mohun Bagan suspends first team operations as ISL limbo continues, East Bengal urges BCCI to step in | Football News

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant have said that they have suspended first team operations in the wake of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) stating that it has received no bids for the tender it floated inviting new commercial partners for running the Indian Super League (ISL). Reigning ISL champions Bagan’s campaign in the ongoing Super Cup came to an end in the group stage on October 31 with a goalless draw against heated cross-town rivals East Bengal. A source within the club told The Indian Express that the players had been informed of operations being potentially stopped by the club if there is no clarity on the ISL. “We were optimistic of a December 15 start for the ISL and the players were initially scheduled to assemble on Monday for the camp,” the official told this paper. However, with no bids now coming for the league, it is unlikely to start this year at all. No stoppage of operations for East Bengal Meanwhile, East Bengal senior executive committee member Debabrata (Nitu) Sarkar is quoted as …

Bengaluru FC files complaint after firecracker saga in final against Mohun Bagan SG

Bengaluru FC files complaint after firecracker saga in final against Mohun Bagan SG

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Bengaluru FC have filed an official complaint with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) after a firecracker was hurled into their direction following the conclusion of their 2024-25 Indian Super League final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant last week. The firecracker reportedly landed in between the Bengaluru FC supporters in the away stand of the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. It injured multiple individuals, with one even requiring medical attention. The club’s owner Parth Jindal was also present at the site and suffered ‘burns and bruises’ due to the incident. He had then taken to social media to express his frustration. “Have just been hit with a firecracker at the stadium while I’m cheering for my boys. Is this the security we can expect in an ISL final in Kolkata?” Jindal had posted. Have just been hit with a firecracker at the stadium while I’m cheering for my boys @bengalurufc is this the security we can expect in an ISL final in Kolkata? — Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) April 12, …

The dominance of West Bengal football in 2024-25 season

The dominance of West Bengal football in 2024-25 season

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In the last year, Bengal football has seen a resurgence, as clubs from Kolkata and its neighbouring regions have reached new heights of success in multiple competitions in the Indian football landscape. Here’s a look at how Kolkata sides have dominated Indian football in what has been a historic 2024-25 season: East Bengal Claim IWL 2024-25 After a 20-year drought, East Bengal finally won a league title as they clinched the 2024-25 Indian Women’s League title. They beat Odisha FC 1-0 to win the trophy. This triumph represents not just a return to glory but also highlights the growing strength of women’s football in the region. Mohun Bagan Continues ISL Dominance Mohun Bagan have once again proven their mettle by complete the Indian Super League double in the 2024-25 season. Having won the ISL shield with 56 points in 24 matches, they also took home the ISL Cup with a 2-1 win over Bengaluru FC in the final. Their tactical discipline and attacking flair helped them navigate through a competitive season. Their success maintains Kolkata’s …

Super victory for Mohun Bagan Super Giant as Kolkata club cap off dominant, record-breaking season

Super victory for Mohun Bagan Super Giant as Kolkata club cap off dominant, record-breaking season

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Two ISL seasons ago, Sunil Chhetri and his men walked off the pitch with faces buried in heartbreak as Mohun Bagan lifted their first-ever ISL trophy. Two years on, on Saturday, history repeated itself at Salt Lake Stadium – Chhetri’s Blues were again left staring at the pain of defeat, as Bagan completed a glorious League double. The scoreboard read 2-1. Bengaluru, despite fighting tooth and nail to defend an early lead, saw Bagan claw their way back, first to level, then to rise, and finally to reign, securing their second ISL title. Story continues below this ad But that final score masked the chaos and tension that preceded it. For 70 minutes, the unthinkable loomed, Bengaluru were 20 minutes away from toppling the title favorites on their home turf. An eerie hush had fallen over Salt Lake as the Mariners, dominant all season, suddenly found themselves outplayed. Possession stats, passing accuracy, chances created, everything tilted blue. In a brutal first half, Bengaluru forward Ryan Williams ended the half with blood trickling down his face, …

Bengaluru pin hopes on Sunil Chhetri to halt Mohun Bagan’s march to rare double

Bengaluru pin hopes on Sunil Chhetri to halt Mohun Bagan’s march to rare double

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Over the years, Bengaluru FC have repeatedly turned to their trusted leader in times of crisis. And almost each time, Sunil Chhetri delivered – as seen during the second leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semifinal, when the club captain broke Goan hearts in the dying minutes of injury time with a diving header. The goal took Bengaluru to the ISL final, where they will take on old rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giants on Saturday. Bagan’s path to the final was no less dramatic – it took a screamer from Apuia into the top right corner against Jamshedpur, with just seconds to go, to seal the Mariners’ spot in the title round. Story continues below this ad When the two teams renew their rivalry in a rematch of the 2022-23 ISL final, Bengaluru will once again turn to Chhetri to stop Bagan from becoming only the second team, after Mumbai City, to complete the league winners’ Shield and Cup double. On paper, Bagan are a superior side, boasting Jamie MacLaren and Jason Cummings. The …