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League stripped to bare bones but fans, players find solace in end of uncertainty

League stripped to bare bones but fans, players find solace in end of uncertainty

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 10:53 PM IST The Indian Super League (ISL) makes its much-delayed return on Saturday. In the five months since its usual start-time of September, uncertainty swirled to the extent that murmurs persisted that it would never return. But stripped down to bare bones — in some cases not even that —  the league makes a subdued start as defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giants take on Kerala Blasters in Kolkata. It will be one of two matches to be played on the opening day, the other being FC Goa against the newly promoted Inter Kashi at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa. In the days leading up to this, the ISL went into a coma that was brought about by failures in various boardrooms. At the same time, though, a sizeable section of those involved — fans, players, coaches — are just happy that something is happening. “I know there were a lot of problems. It was a very difficult time for Indian football,” said Mohun Bagan coach Sergio Lobera. …

Mohun Bagan Super Giant crowned Shield champions – Talking Points

Mohun Bagan Super Giant crowned Shield champions – Talking Points

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant were crowned the 2024-25 Indian Super League shield champions following a 1-0 win against Odisha FC in front of their home crowd in Kolkata on Sunday. Here are the talking points from the match: First team to defend shield title The Mariners successfully defended their shield title becoming the first-ever team in ISL to do so. They now have 52 points in the standings and have an unassailable lead over the second-placed FC Goa, who have 42 points with three games to spare. The Jose Molina-coached team sealed this victory on the back of 16 victories and four draws, while recording their sixth consecutive clean sheet – the most ever done by a team in the competition. Odisha with early After a cagey start, Odisha FC found their maiden breakthrough into the Mohun Bagan Super Giant defensive third from the inside channel of the right flank. Hugo Boumous unlocked the Mariners’ defence with a through ball that met Rahul KP perfectly at close range. Rahul rushed into the effort though and …

Mohun Bagan Super Giant blank Punjab FC, secure playoff berth

Mohun Bagan Super Giant blank Punjab FC, secure playoff berth

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC by 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Wednesday night. In doing so, the Mariners became the first team this season to qualify for the playoffs as they now have 46 points from 20 games on the back of 14 victories and four draws. A brilliant second-half brace from Jamie Maclaren and a composed finish from Liston Colaco sealed all three points for the league leaders. This was also their ninth consecutive win at home, registering their 12th clean sheet in the current campaign. Here are the talking points. The Mariners’ flair The Mariners started the game with a lot of flair and panache as they made some dangerous moves down the middle involving Greg Stewart. The Scotsman had a glorious opportunity to put the hosts ahead in the 10th minute when he forced a save from Ravi Kumar. Despite the early momentum, the hosts weren’t able to break down the Punjab FC backline and create enough …

Mumbai City FC play thrilling draw with Mohun Bagan Super Giants

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The new Indian Super League season kicked off with the same old habits. There were breathtaking runs on the wings. Shots that resembled the drop kicks in rugby. Catastrophic defensive blunders. And an almighty tug-of-war between Mumbai City and Mohun Bagan Super Giants. Between them, the two teams have won the majority of the silverware on offer in the last four seasons. And if the opening night was anything to go by, they will remain the teams to beat once again this term. More so Mumbai City FC, who will leave Kolkata with a feeling that they gifted a below-par Bagan a point in a match they dominated from the first whistle. Vulnerable defence Attacking gaffes and defensive errors cost them two points as the league’s most miserly back-line last season – with nine clean sheets – showed signs of vulnerability. It’s amusing when the Indian Super League clubs try to play out from the back. They never tiki-taka their way out but play wobbly, slow passes before switching into panic mode. It might be …

India gets two spots in AFC Champions League 2 2024/25

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India will get two spots in AFC Champions League 2 2024/2025 (formerly known as AFC Cup), the second-tier club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). On basis of the latest AFC Club Competitions Ranking, India is ranked 17th in West Asia with a total of 22.806 points. Saudi Arabia topped the chart with a total of 103.148 points. Due to the low ranking, India won’t have any representation in the top-tier competition AFC Champions League Elite (formerly knowns as AFC Champions League). India lost the sole spot last year after poor performance from Indian clubs in the tournament and low co-efficient rating. Mumbai City FC became the last Indian club to feature in the tournament. Last year, AFC rebranded both tournaments to name it AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League 2. Slots offered to India: Slot 1- AFC Champions League 2 Group Stage: The regular season winners of the Indian Super League 2023/24 will take direct entry to the group stage. As it stands for today, Mohun Bagan Super Giants …

Punjab FC to play last two games behind closed doors due to safety issues

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Delhi: Indian Super League debutants Punjab FC will play the last two games of their season at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium behind closed doors, the club announced in a statement on Thursday. The club is scheduled to play against Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal FC on 6th April and 10th April. “We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the matches against Mohun Bagan SG on April 6 and against East Bengal on April 10 will be played behind closed doors. The Shers will miss your (spectators’) presence in the stands,” the Punjab FC statement elaborated. The decision to play behind closed doors was taken due to a recent fire incident in the stadium that left a man dead due to the suffocation. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) issued a notice to the Stadium authorities to not host any events on the premises until the fire safety norms are restored. During an inquiry, it was revealed that the stadium’s fire safety certificate was yet to be renewed and that is why Delhi Fire …

EXPLAINED: Why did Mohun Bagan ask its fans to boycott upcoming Kolkata derby against East Bengal? | Football News

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The hotly anticipated Kolkata derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giants took a controversial turn on Thursday when the Green and Maroon club asked its fans to boycott the return leg Indian Super League match due disparity in ticket pricing. What is the ticket price controversy? The Green and Maroon brigade called for a boycott due to the fact that some Mohun Bagan stands cost more than double the price of East Bengal who are the hosts of the match. The prices range from Rs 100 to Rs 1000 for East Bengal stands, while in case of Mohun Bagan it varies from Rs 250 to Rs 3000. What does Mohun Bagan have to say? “It is unprecedented anywhere in the world that away team fans will have to buy match tickets at a price which is almost double than that of the home team fans… This is shameful,” Mohun Bagan said in a statement. Press Release.#MohunBagan #Mariners #MBAC #MohunBaganAthleticClub #JoyMohunBagan #PressRelease pic.twitter.com/FioN2Lmnda — Mohun Bagan (@Mohun_Bagan) March 7, 2024 “We unequivocally condemn the …