East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan is one of the or probably is the biggest derby in India. Apart from India this particular Derby is the most attended and most viewed football match and is considered one of the biggest matches in Asia and the whole world. The rivalry between these 2 clubs is from more than 100 years ago. The first match between these 2 clubs was on 8 August 1921 in Coochbehar Cup. So today we will be looking into the last 5 results between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan: Last 5 results:

#5. 27 November 2021 - SC East Bengal 0-3 ATK Mohun Bagan:

This is their third meet in ISL and East Bengal still haven't won a single match in this tournament against ATK Mohun Bagan. The Mariners and the Torchbearers both started the game on a positive note, however, it was the red and maroon jersey who took the lead. ATK Mohun Bagan quickly fired 3 goals in 10 minutes through the opener from Roy Krishna followed by goals from Manvir Singh and Liston Colaco.

#4. 19 February 2021 - ATKMB 3-1 SC East Bengal

Their second meet in the 2020-21 ISL, following their 2-0 defeat in the first leg, East Bengal came into the fixture with the hope of a comeback. However, ATK Mohun Bagan had other plans Roy Krishna again opened the scoring in the first 15 mins of the game. Followed by 2 more goals from David Williams and Javi Hernandez. The only East Bengal goal was an own goal scored by Tiri.

#3. 27 November 2020 - SC East Bengal 0-2 ATKMB 

Their first-ever meeting in the Hero ISL, East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan was all heated up as both the teams made their transition from I-League to the ISL. With Mohun Bagan merging with ATK their squad was full of already star-studded players. Roy Krishna and Manvir Singh were the main men whose names were on the scoresheet.

#2. 19 January 2020 - Mohun Bagan 2-1 East Bengal

It was their last I-League match before making the transition to the new ISL. The match started with East Bengal attacking fiercely while Mohun Bagan gave away cheap free-kicks from time to time. However, the Mariners finally found their composure back after a brilliant strike from Joseba Beitia in the 18th minute gave them the early lead. Most importantly, in the second half, Mohun Bagan scored through Diawara in the 65th minute. East Bengal gave their best and scored a goal via De La Espada. However, it was too late to take control of the match.

#1. 1 September 2019 - Mohun Bagan 0-0 East Bengal

Another CFL clash, another intense Derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan. However, with both the teams showing resilient defence and strong attacks. Yet both the teams failed to break the deadlock and finished the match with a 0-0 tie.

East Bengal is one of Asia's biggest and most supported football clubs. In October 2020, the club was voted as the most popular football club in India on an AFC poll by its supporters.

The East Bengal Club was established on 1st August 1920 by Suresh Chandra Chaudhury along with some other dignitaries, and the club's first captain was Ramesh Chandra Sen.

The Kolkata-based club has created a lot of records and won so many trophies. The Football club was going through a tough phase as they hadn't won a major trophy since the 2013-14 season.

But, under the new Manager and coaching staff, the Red & Gold Brigade are playing good football. So, let's look at the trophies East Bengal has won in its footballing history.

East Bengal FC Trophies List

East Bengal played their first match in the 1920 Hercules Cup, which was a 7-a-side tournament that they won. They won their first-ever full tournament in 1921 and lifted the Khogendra Shield.

The Red and Gold brigade qualified for the Calcutta Football League 1st division in 1925. They won their first 1st title in 1942. Then the Kolkata-based club lifted their first IFA Shield in 1943. In 1945, East Bengal won their first double, claiming both the Calcutta Football League and the IFA Shield.

From 1949-51, East Bengal became the first team to make a hat-trick of wins in the IFA Shield. In 1972, East Bengal won the Calcutta Football League, IFA Shield, Durand Cup, and Rovers Cup in a single season, becoming the first team to do so.

In 1972, East Bengal also made a record of being the first and till date, only Indian team to win the Calcutta Football League without conceding a single goal, which they again repeated in 1991.

East Bengal won its first First Division league title in 1942 and has since won it a record 39 times. They have also won eight Federation Cups, three Super Cups, a record 29 IFA Shields, the Kuladakanta Shield, and MLA CUP, alongside 16 Durand Cup titles, making the club one of the most decorated in Indian football.

Former Indian national football team captain Sunil Chhetri has expressed deep concern over the suspension of the Indian Super League and the future of India's footballing ecosystem.

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“The current situation that Indian football finds itself in, is very concerning. I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs - not just from my club, but from other clubs as well,” Chhetri wrote on his social media handle X (formerly Twitter).

When my phone went off a few weeks ago informing us of a delay in pre-season by a fortnight, I must admit it made me smile. And that’s because I was on vacation, hadn’t moved as much as I would have liked to, and hadn’t been eating as clean as I usually do. I had more time than I… pic.twitter.com/pEGyr8Sp5O

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) July 16, 2025

Worried about the future - Chhetri 

Chhetri, who plays for Bengaluru FC in the ISL, wrote on social media, “I’ve received a flurry of texts from players, staff members, physios, masseurs – not just from my club, but from other clubs as well.

“Everybody in the Indian football ecosystem is worried, hurt, scared about the uncertainty we are faced with,” he added.

There is no new agreement between AIFF and FSDL

The 2025-26 season of the ISL has been put 'on hold' as the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and organising company Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) has not been renewed yet.

The Supreme Court has directed the AIFF not to enter into any new agreement with FSDL until a final decision is taken on the AIFF.

A 15-year agreement was signed in 2010

A 15-year agreement between FSDL and AIFF was signed in 2010, under which FSDL pays Rs 50 crore every year to AIFF in return for the rights to broadcast, manage and promote Indian football (including ISL and the national team).

Please stay calm - Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri appealed to all the players and support staff to maintain patience and support each other. He expressed confidence that football will resume soon. The AIFF has also said that it understands the importance of ISL, but it is compelled to follow the court's order.

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“I may not have all the answers, but my message to all those involved with Indian football – and more importantly the ones whose livelihood depends on it, the players, staff, kitmen, masseurs, medical teams, production crews, operations staff – please stay calm.”

“We’ll ride this storm together. Stick together and look out for each other. Keep training and getting better. Football has to resume soon. It will,” Sunil Chhetri shared.

The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India’s most promising football talent. The ISL 2024-25 season was no different, with young stars lighting up the league and charting the future course of Indian football.

Here are top 5 Indian players to watch in ISL 2025.

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Indian Players to Watch in ISL 2025

1. Dippendu Biswas | Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Dippendu Biswas, 21, made 14 appearances in a star-studded MBSG line-up and carved an impact with his defensive contributions, comprising 14 interceptions and victorious tackles each, 42 duels won and 39 recoveries.

He also occasionally delivered upfront; producing a goal and two assists and was named the ISL Emerging Player of the Month for February 2025.

2. Vinith Venkatesh | Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC has a track record of producing young talent for the nation. With Gerard Zaragoza in the managerial position, one of the players who made his mark this season is Vinith Venkatesh.

The 19-year-old impressed many with his dribbling and passing ability. A passing accuracy of 80per cent alongside 191 successful passes and 9 successful dribbles in only 602 minutes makes him a great prospect for the Blues’ future. Vinith has not only got a solitary goal and two assists to his name this ISL season but has also scored twice against Mohammedan SC and once against Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup.

3. Brison Fernandes | FC Goa

Another player that has been a break-out talent this year is Brison Fernandes. From Goa’s under 18 team to being an out right starter, it has been quite a rise for Brison.

Brison has managed to impress with his dribbling and shooting capability scoring seven goals and assisting twice. The 23-year-old created 27 chances for the Gaurs and provided 25 key passes into the final third. With his direct play, the left-winger emerged as one of the most exciting young Indian players to watch this season.

4. Tekcham Abhishek Singh | Punjab FC

In only his second ISL campaign, defender Tekcham Abhishek Singh impressed with returns that saw him become the player with the third-most interceptions (47).

The 20-year-old won seven aerial duels, 17 tackles, 23 clearances, in addition to making 70 recoveries, while forming an impeccable partnership with Nikhil Prabhu, who made the most interceptions in the league in the season gone by (56).

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5. Macarton Louis Nickson | NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United made it to the play-offs after three years, while most of the credits go to its foreign players like Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Nestor Albiach, a player that went under the radar is young midfielder Macarton Nickson.

With 21 appearances and a passing accuracy of 73 per cent, he has really shone under Juan Pedro Benali this season. The 21-year-old has established himself as a box to box midfielder providing both in defence and attack. 

Defensively, Macarton has 97 recoveries and 13 interceptions. In attack as well, he has been able to support by providing 2two goals, one assists and 22 successful dribbles making him a beautiful player to watch.

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

— Inter Kashi Xtra (@IkfcXtra) April 11, 2025

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.

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AIFF Appeal Committee to meet on April 12

At first, the AIFF Disciplinary Committee awarded 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.

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

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.

The All India Football Federation announced the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 fixture on Monday, April 7th. 

The fifth edition of the Kalinga Super Cup will take place entirely at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from April 20 to May 3, where 16 teams will ply their trade for the coveted silverware.

The champions of this tournament will also seal the passage to the 2025–26 AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) Playoffs, having an opportunity to represent India in continental stages. 

Format and Teams 

AIFF has announced that the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 edition will return to its previous knockout format, similar to the first two editions in 2018 and 2019. The 2023 and 2024 editions featured an expanded group stage format, followed by a knockout round.

However, 13 Indian Super League teams will participate in the tournament, as they were seeded for the Round of 16 according to their final league position in the 2024-25 season. On the other hand, three I-League teams confirmed their participation – Churchill Brothers, Inter Kashi, and Gokulam Kerala FC. 

They will face the top three ISL teams– Mohun Bagan Super Giant, FC Goa, and Bengaluru FC. These teams will know their opponents in the opening Round of 16 through a draw on Wednesday, April 9.

In the Round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, if the scores are level at the end of 90 minutes, there will be no extra time. Instead, a penalty shoot-out will determine the winner. However, if the scores are tied at the end of 90 minutes in the final, extra time will be played, and if necessary, a penalty shoot-out will determine the champion.

Teams of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025:

I League Clubs:

Churchill Brothers FC Goa

Inter Kashi

Gokulam Kerala FC

ISL Clubs:

Complete Schedule 

The Round of 16 matches will take place on April 20, 21, 23, and 24. The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 26 and 27, followed by the semi-finals on April 30. The final match will be held on May 3.

Mark the dates for the #KalingaSuperCup! 🏆

April 20 - May 3 🗓️
Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar 🏟️

More details 🔗 https://t.co/RRioHkR4lJ#IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/bf96Vc4cNB

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 7, 2025

Here is the Knockout bracket for the Kalinga Super Cup 2025:

The bracket for the #KalingaSuperCup 2025 is set! ⚔️

16 teams, 1 trophy 🏆
📍 Bhubaneswar#IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/XQrvtkc92W

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 7, 2025