On October 6, 2023, the All India Football Federation unveiled the I-League 2023-24 season fixtures until December 2023. The season kickoff is scheduled for October 28, 2023. Real Kashmir Football Club will face Rajasthan United Football Club at 2 p.m. in the opening match, held in Srinagar. Later, at 7 p.m., Gokulam Kerala Football Club will welcome Inter Kashi in the day's second match.
This season boasts 13 competing teams: Sreenidi Deccan FC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Tiddim Road Athletic Union, Real Kashmir FC, Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Aizawl FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Rajasthan United FC, Neroca FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Delhi FC, Inter Kashi, and Punjab Namdhari Sports.
The Indian Women's League is set to commence on December 8, 2023. Gokulam Kerala FC, the defending champions, will kick off the league by hosting Sethu FC in Kozhikode. Seven teams are participating in the Indian Women's League: Gokulam Kerala FC, Kickstart FC, Sethu FC, Odisha FC, East Bengal, HOPS FC, and Sports Odisha.
Indian Women's League 2023/24 fixture Indian Women's League 2023/24 fixture | Sportz PointIndian Women's League 2023/24 fixture Indian Women's League 2023/24 fixture
The Blues took the lead in the 49th minute of the game through an own goal from the Mariners. However, the 2024-25 ISL League Shield Winners turned the tables around in the 72nd minute when they pulled off the equalizer from the spotkick.
In the added extra time, Mohun Bagan SG netted the winner in the 96th minute to ensure their historic league double: winning the shield and the cup in the same season!
Atletico de Kolkata were the IPL 2014 Champions | Image: X
In the inaugural season, ATK, formerly known as Atlético de Kolkata, were crowned the winner as they defeated Kerala Blasters 1-0 in the final. Mohammed Rafique scored an injury-time goal to win the game for his side under head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. The 2014 season featured eight teams, each playing 14 matches during the regular season.
Who have won the most ISL titles?
ATK have been the most dominant team, having secured the title three times. They were dissolved and merged with Mohun Bagan SG (ATK Mohun Bagan previously), who have won the title twice, in the 2024-25 and in the 2022-23 season.
Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC are the teams who have lifted the titles twice. Hyderabad FC and Bengaluru FC have also won one title each.
Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final Highlights | Mohun Bagan complete the league double, wins the ISL Cup coming from behind | FT MBSG 2-1 BFC
Catch the highlights of the Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the ultimate showdown between Mohun Bagan SG and Bengaluru FCat the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Mohun Bagan SG will leave no stone unturned to complete the 'league double' by lifting the ISL Cup after clinching the ISL 2024-25 League Shield, whereas Bengaluru FC will look to avenge their defeat in the 2022-23 season's final to the same opponents and win the Cup.
As the intense drama is all set to unfold tonight for the last time this season, just sit back and enjoy the match as we provide you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary.
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LIVE Updates
Apr 12, 2025, 6:20 PM
The photo Mariners have been waiting for!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:42 PM
Thank you everyone!
With the final, our LIVE coverage for Indian Super League 2024-25 comes to an end!
Lots of memories and lots of love from your side as well!
Thank you all for staying with us throughout the season!
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025, 4:32 PM
120'+2' | HERE GOES THE FINAL WHISTLE! | FT MBSG 2-1 BFC
Apr 12, 2025, 4:32 PM
120'+1' | Brilliant Vishal Kaith!
Vishal Kaith came off his line to quickly punch the ball away following a dangerous Noguera cross!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:31 PM
120' | 1 minute added on!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:28 PM
118' | Sivasakthi gets booked
Sivasakthi Narayanan received a booking for elbowing Alberto Rodriguez.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:28 PM
117' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Vinith Vebnkatesh
Out: Naorem Roshan Singh
Apr 12, 2025, 4:25 PM
115' | Way over for Fanai
Fanai sliced a sliding strike following Sivasakthi's cross from the right, but the shot went way over the crosspiece!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:24 PM
114' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Out: Ryan Williams
Apr 12, 2025, 4:24 PM
112' | Brilliamnt tackle from Apuia!
The ball came back into play following a clearing header from Gurpreet, as Salah was sprinting upwards on a counter. Apuia made a brilliant diving tackle in the middle of the park, dispossessing the player off the ball!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
110' | Yellow for Stewart
Greg Stewart is shown the yellow for distracting the opposition.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
109' | Petratos goes wide!
Dimitri Petratos found Stewart's pass inside the box and tried to generate space for him before launching a left-footed shot that sailed past the left post.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:19 PM
108' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Sahal received a long ball from the middle and whipped in an overpowered cross from the right that went wide past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:18 PM
108' | Chhetri goes off target!
Sunil Chhetri's free-kick from the edge of the box soared past the wall but went just over the crossbar!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:16 PM
106' | Yellow for Tangri
Deepak Tangri is booked for a foul on Noguera!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:16 PM
106' | The second half of AET begins!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:14 PM
105'+1' | The whistle is blown! | AET HT MBSG 2-1 BFC
The first half of the added extra time ends!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:12 PM
105' | 1 minute added on
Apr 12, 2025, 4:09 PM
102' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Dimitri Petratos
Out: Jamie Maclaren
Apr 12, 2025, 4:06 PM
99' | Alberto makes a clearance
Sunil Chhetri powered a header on target following a corner, but Alberto Rodriguez made a crucial clearance.
Stewart passed it into the box as Sana failed to anticipate it well due to a heavy touch. The ball was swiftly stolen by Maclaren, and he turned quickly before slotting the ball home through Gurpreet's legs with a powerful grounded strike, nutmegging the Bengaluru custodian!
Mohun Bagan are leading!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:02 PM
95' | Apuia gets blocked
Mohun Bagan went on to a counter-attack
Apr 12, 2025, 4:01 PM
94' | Chance for Bengaluru!
This instance nodded to the first goal as Ryan Williams's cross from the right almost went into the box, getting deflected off Alberto's feet. However, Vishal Kaith made an excellent save this time!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:58 PM
91' | Added extra time begins!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:57 PM
Substitution | Bengaluru FC
In: Mohammad Salah
Out: Suresh Singh Wangjam
Apr 12, 2025, 3:55 PM
Substitution | Mohun Bagan SG
In: Deepak Tangri
Out: Subhasish Bose
Apr 12, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+5' | The regulation time has ended! | MBSG 1-1 BFC
All square after the end of regulation time as we will head on to the extra time!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+3' | So close for Maclaren!
Stewart delivered a brilliant through pass from down the middle, which was not very well-anticipated by Maclaren right in front of the goal.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:51 PM
90'+3' | Yellow for Apuia
Apuia received the first yellow for Mohun Bagan for his foul on Noguera a couple of minutes ago.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | 4 minutes of stoppage time added on
Apr 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | Brilliant save from Gurpreet!
Ashique sublimely dribbled in and out on the left before launching a strike that was denied by Gurpreet with a strong hand!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | Capo gets booked
Pedro Capo is shown the yellow for obstructing Ashique on his running line.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Yellow for Diaz
The Blues' forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz gets the first booking tonight for a rough foul on Tom Aldred.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | That was close!
Ashique delivered a cross into the box from the left, which was headed in by Maclaren. However, the ball deflected off Chinglensana's feet but did not create much danger as it went wide off the goal.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:39 PM
81' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Greg Stewart
Out: Jason Cummings
Apr 12, 2025, 3:37 PM
79' | Williams skies it over
Ryan Williams sliced an ambitious left-footed strike from a distance that soared way over the crossbar!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:36 PM
77' | Sahal goes off target!
Sahal Abdul Samad anticipated the rebound on the edge of the box and unleashed a right-footed curler, but it went just wide off the far post!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:33 PM
74' | So close for Maclaren!
Asish Rai delivered a vicious cross from the right, but Maclaren's free header went over the crossbar from the six-yard box!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:31 PM
72' | GOALLLL! Jason Cummings equalizes from the spot! | MBSG 1-1 BFC
Jason Cummings does it AGAIN!
A mixture of calmness and composure from the Australian!
Cummings slotted his strike with a powerful spotkick that went into the box through the left bottom corner, which Gurpreet failed to keep out despite jumping to the right side.
The Mariners are back in business!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:29 PM
70' | Penalty for Mohun Bagan SG!
Huge appeal from Bagan players!
Cummings's cross was whipped into the box, and Chinglensana made a touch with a well-extended right hand inside the box while trying to mark Maclaren!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:26 PM
68' | Subtitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Jorge Pereyra Diaz
Out: Edgar Mendez
Apr 12, 2025, 3:25 PM
66' | Another chance for Sahal!
Sahal had another attempt from the middle of the box, but Rahul Bheke made a masterful block to deny the Mohun Bagan midfielder again!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:24 PM
65' | Chance for Mohun Bagan!
Sahal Abdul Samad danced through the opposition defenders from the left and took a strike close to the goal, but Fanai made an important tackle in the very last moment!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:20 PM
62' | Substitutions for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan
Out: Anirudh Thapa, Liston Colaco
Apr 12, 2025, 3:18 PM
60' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Lalremtluanga Fanai
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Apr 12, 2025, 3:17 PM
59' | Vishal collects
Vishal Kaith took no risks as he palmed a less powerful strike from Noguera from outside the box.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:16 PM
57' | Chance for Cummings!
Subhasish won the ball in the middle and passed it to Cummings, who generated some space just on the edge of the box before taking a left-footed strike that was tipped away by Gurpreet!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:14 PM
54' | Effort from Edgar
Edgar Mendez located Vishal off his line and unleashed a strike from almost close to the half-way line, but his shot went wide.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:11 PM
52' | Effort from Liston
Liston Colaco took a strike from outside the box, but he failed to gain the power, ending up in an easy collection for Gurpreet.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:08 PM
49' | GOALLLL! Alberto puts it into his own net! | MBSG 0-1 BFC
Ryan Williams sent in a low but powerful cross from the right that deflected off Alberto's feet and diverted into Mohun Bagan's net, leaving Vishal stunned!
Bengaluru are ahead through an own goal!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:06 PM
47' | So close for Manvir!
Jason Cummings whipped in a cross into the box, but Manvir's header went inches off the target!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:05 PM
47' | Brilliant save from Vishal!
What a save from Vishal Kaith!
Noguera dribbled past the defender on the right and passed it to Williams in the middle of the box, whose right-footed strike was denied by Vishal!
Sunil Chhetri powered a header from a close range to the left following Wiliams's cross, but the ball soared past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:47 PM
45'+2' | Brilliant shielding from Suresh
Suresh Singh Wangjam made shielded Maclaren quickly on the line to dispossess him off the ball.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:45 PM
45' | 2 minutes added on to the first half
Apr 12, 2025, 2:44 PM
44' | Effort from Edgar
Edgar Mendez attempted a powerful strike from almost 35 yards out of the goal, but the shot soared past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:43 PM
42' | Another chance for Mohun Bagan
Cummings sprinted toward the box with the ball as he chipped it forward for Maclaren from between two opposition defenders, but the forward failed to connect it.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:40 PM
40' | Good collection from Vishal!
Vishal Kaith stayed alert in collecting a grounded pass from Ryan Wiliams on the right flank.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:39 PM
38' | Close for Ryan!
Sunil Chhetri drifted the ball to the other end with his header, but Ryan Williams failed to anticipate the ball.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:38 PM
37' | Another block from Subhasish
Ryan Williams unleashed a left-footed strike from the right side of the box, but Subhasish made another crucial block.
Following the second ball, the Bengaluru winger unleashed another strike that curled onto the target, but Vishal had his fingertips on it, denying it from going in.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:36 PM
35' | Noguera goes wide
Alberto Noguera's free-kick from the middle of the park went way wide off the right post.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:35 PM
33' | End-to-end contest so far
The attacks are flooding toward either side of the pitch.
The Mariners had a flashy start, but the Blues have caught up the tempo and managed to keep them under pressure as well.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:31 PM
30' | Chance for Bengaluru
Ryan Williams looked dangerous from the right on a quick counter-attack, but Alberto Rodriguez made a brilliant covering from behind to dilute the danger.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:30 PM
30' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Cummings put forward a through pass into the box, but Jamie Maclaren failed to catch up.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:29 PM
26' | Appeal from Bengaluru
Ryan Wiliams delivered a cross from the right, and Subhasish Bose seemed to have made contact with his hand inside the box, but his hand was adjacent to his body. Convincingly, the referee did not give any penalty.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:27 PM
25' | Clearance from Subhasish
Mohun Bagan skipper Subhasish Bose is staying alert in the defence.
He denied Edgar Mendez on the right to make a crucial clearance.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:24 PM
23' | Chance for Bengaluru!
Namgyal Bhutia whipped in a cross from the left flank, which dipped in and targeted the top corner, but Vishal Kaith made a strong high claim.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:22 PM
22' | Effort from Liston
Liston anticipated a headed clearance from Chinglensana as he unleashed a long-ranger from a distance, but his ambitious effort skied way over the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:20 PM
19' | What a brilliant goal-line save from Subhasish!
Subhasish Bose stayed robust on the goal-line to deny a headed effort by Sunil Chhetri following the corner, as Vishal Kaith collected the second ball, which came off Edgar Mendez's effort.
Captain to captain face-off!
Apr 12, 2025, 2:18 PM
18' | Gurpreet stays alert!
Manvir Singh sprinted upwards on the right as he delivered a grounded pass into the box, but Gurpreet made a quick grab to deny Maclaren from taking a chance.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:17 PM
17' | Sunil hits the wall
Sunil Chhetri unleashed a low strike from the free-kick, but the Mohun Bagan wall denied him.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:15 PM
14' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Colaco sliced a grounded cross from the left into the box as Rahul Bheke anticipated it. However, his clearance did not go past Anirudh Thapa, who attempted a quick strike off the error, but Rahul Bheke redeemed his mistake with a great block.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:13 PM
13' | Straight to Gurpreet
Cummings whipped in the free-kick into the middle of the box, but no other Mohun Bagan player followed it. Gurpreet made a routine collection.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:09 PM
9' | So close for Maclaren!
Jamie Maclaren found the ball following an error from Naorem on the right side of the box, as his powerful right-footed strike was punched away by Gurpreet!
The rebound deflected off Cumming's feet from the six-yard box!
Apr 12, 2025, 2:06 PM
5' | Gurpreet collects
Following a long ball delivered from the middle, Maclaren failed to meet it inside the box. His second attempt was denied by Naorem with a powerful clearance, and Manvir's effort from a close angle on the right was easily collected by Gurpreet.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:05 PM
4' | Good interception from Subhasish
Subhasish Bose made a final-moment interception to dispossess Wiliams off the ball inside the box.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The Mariners get things underway in the 2024-25 Indian Super League FINAL in Kolkata!
Mohun Bagan are donning their iconic green and maroon shirts, and Bengaluru are wearing their Blue shirts!
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025, 11:58 AM
All to play for!
Apr 12, 2025, 11:56 AM
"Our battle will be legendary"
Apr 12, 2025, 11:54 AM
What a game this is gonna be!
Apr 12, 2025, 11:53 AM
Pre-final Training | MBSG and BFC
Apr 12, 2025, 11:52 AM
Earlier this season
On 28 September 2024, Bengaluru FC crushed Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Edgar Mendez, Suresh Singh Wangjam, and Sunil Chhetri found themselves on the scoresheet.
In the reverse fixture on 27 January 2025, Liston Colaco's only goal avenged the defeat for the Mariners as they beat the Blues 1-0 at the VYBK, Kolkata.
Bengaluru FC Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza, who showed exemplary camaraderie by helping a translate a question for his counterpart Molina, was chuffed about playing the big final in Kolkata.
“We are very motivated for the finals and excited for the game. Everything is fine. We are confident and Kolkata is almost like our second home, because we were here for the Durand Cup. We had a good playoffs and we are looking forward to the grand finale.”
Apr 12, 2025, 11:45 AM
The Masterminds | Jose Molina
Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Kolkata ahead of the final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant Head Coach Jose Molina stressed on the importance of looking forward and not worrying about the past.
“I don’t care about what happened in the past. I am trying to do my best for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. We did well to win the League Shield and we are motivated to win the ISL Cup too. I don’t need extra motivation from the fact that we lost the final last year. We are already motivated enough.”
The live telecast of the Final will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
AIFF to decide I-League Champions between Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi on April 12
The AIFF Appeals Committee has decided to reschedule their meeting to 12 April instead of 28th, with the pressure rising to announce the I-League Champions.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF)Appeals Committee has made a big move to speed up the confirmation of the I-League Champions. The much-awaited meeting on April 28 has now been rescheduled for April 12, paving the way for a timely end to the thrilling title contest.
🚨AIFF appeals committee meeting will take place on 12th April ! Most probably we will get the official I-League winners on the 12th !
[⚠️ Rules are very clear , if AIFF fails to give justice then Inter Kashi will explore new options including CAS ] pic.twitter.com/ivYsu4aVZy
In the present scenario, the focus has shifted to provisional leaders Churchill Brothers and their closest challengers, Inter Kashi. The latter is optimistic of gaining another three points from a game played against Namdhari in January that could tip the title in their direction.
Besides being eligible for a cash award of INR 1 crore, the league champion also earns promotion to the prestigious Indian Super League, India's highest-tier men's football.
Churchill Brothers were announced provisional champions on April 6th. (Image Source | X)
At first, the AIFF Disciplinary Committeeawarded Inter Kashi three points from Namdhari for using an ineligible player, Cledson Carvalho da Silva, who had accumulated an excess of yellow cards. However, this verdict was suspended on March 27 by the Appeals Committee, spreading further uncertainty across both clubs.
As the season draws to a close, both clubs are in a position of nervous anticipation about their immediate future and prospective transfer plans. The AIFF is now under intense pressure from both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi to come to a quick resolution.
Inter Kashi celebrate after winning against Rajasthan in their last game. (Image Source | Inter Kashi on X)
Anil Kshatriya, who is a member of the Appeals Committee and plays a vital role in it,m has confirmed the new date of the meeting, assuring that the decision-making process will be unbiased. When asked about this matter, he said to Sportstar, "Yes, the Committee will be meeting on Saturday. We will hear both sides, and only then will we come to a conclusion."
The Appeals Committee is chaired by Retired Justice Rajesh Tandon and includes other members such as Retired Justice Ashok Kumar Tripathi, Kshatriya, and legal expert Diwakar Thite.
I-League 2024-25 Final Standings
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Churchill Brothers
22
11
7
4
45
25
20
40
2
Inter Kashi
22
11
6
5
39
33
6
39
3
Real Kashmir
22
10
7
5
31
25
6
37
4
Gokulam Kerala
22
11
4
7
45
29
16
37
5
Rajasthan FC
22
9
6
7
34
33
1
33
6
Namdhari
22
9
5
8
30
27
3
32
7
Dempo SC
22
8
5
9
35
33
2
29
8
Shillong Lajong
22
7
7
8
46
45
1
28
9
Sreenidi Deccan
22
7
7
8
34
37
-3
28
10
Aizawl FC
22
6
5
11
35
46
-11
23
11
SC Bengaluru
22
5
6
11
24
42
-18
21
12
Delhi FC
22
3
5
14
21
44
-23
14
As things stand currently, Churchill Brothers is leading with 40 points after 22 matches, and Inter Kashi is trailing by a mere point.
If the extra points are awarded to Kashi, they will enjoy their first-ever I-League championship. If the verdict goes in favor of Churchill, they will claim the third I-League title in their history.
India expresses formal interest to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031
India has officially submitted its expression of interest to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031, along with six other countries, marking a record number of bids, the AFC confirmed on Friday.
A record seven member associations have officially shown interest in staging the AFC Asian Cup in 2031, all having submitted their candidatures before the March 31 deadline.
India had previously bid for the 2027 version and had a two-horse race with Saudi Arabia. The AIFF, however, pulled out of the bid without much explanation, leaving the hosting rights to the Gulf country, which will also stage the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
India throws its hat in the ring!
India has officially submitted its expression of interest to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031, continental’s top competition.
A record number of bids received by AFC - Australia 🇦🇺 South Korea 🇰🇷 Kuwait 🇰🇼 India 🇮🇳 UAE 🇦🇪 Indonesia 🇮🇩 and the…
Record number of bidders for the AFC Asian Cup 2031
Indian Football Team at the AFC Asian Cup 2023. (Image Source | AIFF)
Expanded to 24 teams in 2019, the 2023 edition of the AFC Asian Cup took place in January of 2024 in Qatar, shattering records for attendance, viewing figures, broadcast, and social media usage.
With the upcoming 2027 edition in Saudi Arabia poised to shatter all previous records once again, now the AFC member countries are all lining up for a piece of the action.
The bidding nations who have lodged their official candidatures include Australia, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and a collective central Asian bid submitted by the Kyrgyz Football Union, Tajikistan Football Federation, and Uzbekistan FA.
AFC’s executive committee meeting on April 11th. (Image Source | AFC on X)
Speaking at the AFC’s executive committee meeting ahead of the AFC’s annual congress in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa stated:
The record number of bids that we have received is further testament to the stature and appeal of the AFC Asian Cup and on behalf of the AFC Executive Committee, I would like to put on record our sincere appreciation to all our MAs for outlining their ambition to extend and expand on our proud legacy.
He further added:
The AFC Asian Cup is undoubtedly one of the greatest success stories and the last edition in Qatar firmly cemented Asia’s flagship as one of the best football competitions in the world,
Hosting the AFC Asian Cup™ has consistently provided tangible and intangible benefits, including infrastructure development, enhanced connectivity, organisational expertise, elevated football technical standards and solidifying the host nation’s status as a global sports hub,
The unprecedented level of interest we have witnessed reflects both the high ambitions of the AFC’s Member Associations and their increasing confidence in their own capacities and capabilities to host a tournament as significant as the AFC Asian Cup.
Qatar won the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in 2024. (Image Credit | AFC)
The AFC have officially stated that they will now work with the Bidding MAs in the provision of the required bidding documentation within the stipulated timelines and procedures, with a Bidding Workshop for the AFC Asian Cup 2031 to be conducted later this month.
Subsequently, the bids will be evaluated in totality by the AFC Administration before the host of the 24-team tournament is chosen by the AFC Congress in 2026.
Furthermore, the AFC Executive Committee also endorsed the resolutions of all the Standing Committees, the Organizing Committee for AFC Asian Cup, the AFC Finance Committee, the AFC Competitions Committee, and the AFC Professional Football Committee.
Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final Match Preview: Head-to-head Stats, Previous Records
Read the complete match preview for the Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC Final match in the ISL 2024-25, scheduled for April 12, 2025, at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
The eleventh edition of the Indian Super League 2024-25 will drop its curtain through one of the fiercest rivalries on Saturday, 12th April, as Mohun Bagan SG will lock horns withBengaluru FC in the ISL Cup final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 8, 2025
Mohun Bagan SG, the league-shield winners, have sealed their passage to the final with a comeback victory over Jamshedpur FC in the second-leg semi-final, advancing with a 3-2 aggregate.
On the other hand, Bengaluru FC thumped Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the knockout before knocking FC Goa out in the semis, winning 3-2 on aggregate to qualify for the ultimate showdown.
As two of the most successful clubs in Indian football are set to engage in a thrilling encounter, from possible starting XIs to Previous records, here is everything you need to know abouttheMohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC Cup Final in ISL 2024-25.
The live telecast of the Final will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Team News and Injury Updates: Mohun Bagan SG
(Image Credit | ISL Website)
Mohun Bagan SG have shown in the second-leg semifinal why they are the winners of the league shield in two consecutive seasons.
The Mariners faced a 1-2 defeat in the first-leg against Jamshedpur at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, fearing an early bowout from the playoffs. However, the Kolkata giants dominated the whole game in the second leg, winning 2-0 to storm into the final, thanks to Apuia's injury-time stunner.
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 9, 2025
However, Mohun Bagan SG will definitely leave no stone unturned to prevent the same result as the last season's Cup final, when they bowed down to Mumbai City FC, losing 1-3 and failing to lift the Cup.
This season, the Mariners have not only managed to lift the league shield but also broke numerous ISL records, which have turned their journey into an iconic one. This feat will boost them to clinch the league-double— winning the Shield and the Cup in the same season.
Head coach Jose Molina will have a fully fit squad available for the Final, with Manvir Singh bolstering the attack after coming back from injury.
Bengaluru FC have practically humbled both teams they have faced in playoffs on their way to the Final, despite finishing third on the league table.
The Blues dismantled Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the first knockout to enter the semis. Following that, Bengaluru posted a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in the first leg of their semi-final tie before securing a 3-2 aggregate after the second leg, despite a 1-2 defeat at Fatorda.
Bengaluru are on the verge of winning the ISL Cup again after the 2018-19 season, when they defeated FC Goa 1-0 in the final.
Head coach Gerard Zaragoza will also have a completely fit squad available for selection as they have no injury concerns and will go for the Cup applying their full force.
MBSG defeated BFC 1-0 in the reverse fixture in ISL 2024-25.
Matches Played: 11
Mohun Bagan SG won: 8
Bengaluru FC won: 2
Draws: 1
Previous records in ISL
In the Indian Super League history, Mohun Bagan SG have the upper hand in the rivalry against Bengaluru FC, having earned 8 wins across 11 matches, including the victory on penalties in the 2022-23 ISL Cup final.
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