Deepadhar, featuring former Asian Games gold medallists, has taken an early lead in the fifth East Zone Bridge Championship in Kolkata, accumulating 65.22 Victory Points after four rounds. The tournament, a Bridge Federation of India Ranking Two event, involves around 300 players from 50 teams across East Zone states competing for a Rs 6 lakh prize purse, with the top 16 teams advancing to the knockout stage.
Mickey Fernandes scored the all-important goal as the bottom-placed team beat the formidable Kolkata giants 1-0 in the National Football League.
The defending champions beat Churchill Brothers 2-0 to register their first win in the National Football League.
In a big blow to the players and officials, I-League side East Bengal have terminated all the existing contracts, citing 'Force Majeure' in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Left with no option, the players have now knocked the doors of the Football Players Association of India who have assured full support and referred the matter to the world body for players (FIFPro).
Andhra Pradesh is on high alert as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is set to make landfall on its coast, with extensive evacuations, deployment of medical teams, and stocking of essential supplies underway to minimise damage and ensure public safety.
While the Red & Golds secured their fourth win in their last five matches in the competition, Jamshedpur FC, on the other hand, were inefficient in creating and finishing chances.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is facilitating discounted tickets for members of Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting for India's upcoming FIFA tier-1 friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay. These high-profile matches will be held in Bengaluru and Kolkata, with the AIFF also planning Fan Parks across districts to promote grassroots football and allow wider viewership. The matches are seen as a significant opportunity for the Indian national team to test itself against top-ranked opponents.
East Bengal's hopes of making it to the Indian Super League this season are dashed with the league organisers deciding against adding new teams for the upcoming edition of the franchise-based event. Organisers of ISL, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), made it clear during a meeting with club representatives on Friday that they will stick to 10 teams for now instead of floating tenders for new outfits.
Baichung Bhutia scored twice in a 3-0 victory in the Kolkata Super Division football league.
Mike Okoro's goal gave the Kolkata giants a 1-1 draw in the Group 'E' Asian Football Confederation Cup match.
Earnest Jeremiah's goal gave the defending champions a 1-0 victory in the National Football League match.
Kolkata soccer giant East Bengal returned to victory trail as they got the better of a fighting Salgaoncar from Goa 2-1 in their sixth National FootbaLL League tie at Salt Lake stadium.
Salgaocar beat the defending champions 2-1 to open their campaign in the eighth National Football League.
With this draw East Bengal who are leading the table took their tally to 34 points from 14 matches. While Dempois on 22 points from 14 matches.
East Zone pacers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar chipped away at the wickets to leave South Zone tottering on 242/6 at stumps on Day 3, of the Duleep Trophy final.
East Bengal recovered from an early slump and pump in three goals in the second-half to drub Air India 3-1 in the ONGC I-League football tournament at Yuba Bharati Krirangan (YBK) at Salt Lake on Saturday.
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Arnab, expected to become a very severe cyclonic storm by October 27. It is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on the morning of October 28, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities are urging residents to remain alert and take precautions.
Punjab FC has announced a 27-member squad for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of retained players, national team members, foreign talents, and 10 academy graduates. Head Coach Pavlos Dermitzakis expressed confidence in the balanced squad, which is set to kick off its campaign on October 14 against Odisha FC.
George Telegraph shock East Bengal Nigerian striker Shaheed Olawale scored twice in a 3-1 victory in the Kolkata Premier Football League.
Baichung Bhutia's goal game Mohun Bagan a 1-0 victory in the Kolkata Football League.
A 1-0 victory over United Sporting Club gave East Bengal their third straight win in the Kolkata Football League.
The India Meteorological Department's Cyclone Warning Centre has issued a moderate to high flash flood risk warning for 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam until Thursday morning due to Cyclone Arnab. The very severe cyclonic storm has already caused extremely heavy rainfall and gale-force winds in the region, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu seeking central assistance for relief efforts.
The US Navy's Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has predicted that Cyclone Arnab could intensify into a powerful storm with winds reaching 222 kmph, significantly higher than the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of 125-135 kmph at landfall. Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for potential severe weather and a sea surge.
Bonafice Ambani's goal gave the former champions a 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in a third round match.
East Bengal went atop the table with the win in the 10th ONGC National Football League.
East Bengal now have to win all the three remaining matches to clinch the NFL title.
With this win, East Bengal now have 18 points from six outings.
The defending champions edged past city rivals Tollygunge Agragami 1-0.
Syed Rahim Nabi's late goal gave the defending champions a 1-0 victory and kept them atop the table in the National Football League.
The Kolkata giants posted their fourth straight victory in Group-E in the AFC Cup football tournament.
The Kolkata giants beat ITI, Bangalore, 3-1 in a National Football League match.
Punjab FC head coach Pavlos Dermitzakis expresses strong confidence in his team's ability to challenge for the Indian Super League title this season. He highlights the squad's quality, built around homegrown talent, and their thorough pre-season preparation, including participation in the IFA Shield. Dermitzakis also details the team's philosophy of playing attractive, possession-based football with tactical flexibility, a sentiment echoed by captain Khaiminthang Lhungdim as they prepare for their opening match against Odisha FC.
A four-member delegation from Manchester United, led by Director of Football Allan Dawson, met the red-and-gold club officials
The Kolkata giants made sure of the title, beating Vasco 4-0 in their penultimate match of the NFL.
With the draw, Hyderabad are at third spot with 24 points from 17 matches while SC EB are at ninth with 17 points
Most of East Bengal's foreign players have left home but a few are still here along with the Spaniard Nodar who had preferred to stay back.
His suspension dispute with Mohun Bagan is yet to be resolved, but India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Wednesday donned the East Bengal jersey and practised at their club tent for the first time this season.
