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.
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed vice-captain in the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy starting next month.
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 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.
The Indian Super League title race is heading for a dramatic finale with five teams, including Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC, still in contention.
India's national football team faced five-time champions Brazil in a FIFA international friendly in Kolkata, losing 4-0. Despite a spirited start for the first 25 minutes, Brazil's superior skill and clinical finishing secured a comfortable victory with goals from Estevao, Pedro, and Samuel Lino.
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.
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.
Brazil's star-studded line-up, including Vinicius Jr and Marquinhos, is set to face India in a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with veteran goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu captaining the Indian side.
East Bengal now have to win all the three remaining matches to clinch the NFL title.
The article explores Mohammed Shami's potential return to the Indian cricket team, drawing parallels with Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recent comeback. It details Bhuvneshwar's impressive IPL performances and mentoring role, contrasting them with Shami's strong domestic cricket form since late 2024, and highlights the Bengal pacer's continued motivation for national selection.
With this win, East Bengal now have 18 points from six outings.
The defending champions edged past city rivals Tollygunge Agragami 1-0.
India's national football team suffered a 6-1 defeat against two-time former world champions Uruguay in an international friendly in Kolkata.
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.
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged his car was attacked with hammers and a gun was pointed at his security personnel in Kolkata, following a similar incident in Hooghly. He accused the BJP of orchestrating a "jungle raj," while the BJP dismissed the claims as a publicity stunt.
The Kolkata giants beat ITI, Bangalore, 3-1 in a National Football League match.
A four-member delegation from Manchester United, led by Director of Football Allan Dawson, met the red-and-gold club officials
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has brought heavy rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, leading to the evacuation of at least 3,500 people and prompting authorities to issue red and orange alerts for several districts.
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.
India is deeply concerned by the growing consolidation of Pakistan-backed jihadi and radical Islamist groups in Bangladesh, particularly in the strategically vital Chittagong Hill Tracts, which experts warn is transforming the country into a new safe haven for these networks and posing a direct threat to India's security.
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.
India captain Baichung Bhutia on Monday 'signed' a year's contract with East Bengal and vowed to play for the club till he hangs his boots, even though he is yet to be released by Mohun Bagan.
SC Delhi staged a remarkable second-half comeback, scoring five goals to defeat debutants FC Raengdai of Manipur 5-1 in the Durand Cup quarter-finals. After conceding an early goal, Joseph Sunny's brace, along with goals from Rodriguinho, Juan Sebastian Pena, and Augustine Lalrochana, secured their place in the semifinals.
East Bengal on Saturday announced former Portugal assistant coach Manuel Gomes to be their chief coach for the upcoming 2010-11 season.
The second phase of the Indian Women's League 2025-26 is scheduled to begin in Kolkata on April 27, following a break for international competitions. East Bengal FC currently leads the league standings.
Sporting Clube de Goa prevailed over East Bengal by a solitary goal in the ONGC I-league ninth round match at Nehru Stadium in Margao on Saturday.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the new season of the Indian Women's League (IWL) will commence in October, alongside IWL 2. The federation also revealed significant changes including higher coaching licence requirements, revised disciplinary rules, and an ambitious long-term expansion strategy aiming for 12 teams by 2032 to professionalise women's football in India.
'East Bengal have a great legacy. We all want Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to play in ISL. I am very happy that Mohun Bagan are playing and we all want East Bengal to play in the ISL too.'
East Bengal and Eastern Railway were involved in goalless draw in the IFA Premier Division Football League.
