Mumbai City vs East Bengal ISL 2024-25 Highlights: East Bengal and Mumbai share points via goalless draw despite chances for both teams
Read the highlights of the Mumbai City vs East Bengal match in ISL 2024-25. East Bengal and Mumbai City FC shared a point each as the match ended in a goalless draw.
Hello and welcome everyone to another live coverage of Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will keep you updated with Mumbai City vs East Bengal LIVE Updates, set to be played at Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.
East Bengal are struggling at number eleven on the points table with only 17 points. Meantime the Islanders are at number six at the moment on the points table and they will look to enter the top four with a win at their home against the Ultras.
Both East Bengal and Mumbai have won their last matches in the ISL, and we can expect an exciting match in Mumbai.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match. So, sit back and relax and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Jan 31, 2025, 4:01 PM
Final Verdict
East Bengal had their chances and Diamantakos could not take it. Mumbai also had a few chances in the second half via Vikram Pratap Singh.
Both teams now have to be satisfied with 1 point.
I hope you enjoyed the coverage.
This was Koushik Biswas with all the updates for you. Good night and see you in our next LIVE coverage.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:59 PM
Points table after the match
Indian Super League Standings
#
Club
Played
Won
Draw
Lost
GF
GA
GD
Points
Form
1
Mohun Bagan Super Giant
18
12
4
2
32
14
18
40
W D D W W
2
FC Goa
17
9
6
2
32
20
12
33
W W D D W
3
Jamshedpur FC
17
10
1
6
27
28
-1
31
W L D W W
4
NorthEast United FC
18
7
7
4
35
23
12
28
W D D D D
5
Bengaluru FC
18
8
4
6
31
25
6
28
L L D L L
6
Mumbai City FC
18
7
7
4
22
22
0
28
D W D L W
7
Odisha FC
17
6
6
5
34
28
6
24
W L D L D
8
Kerala Blasters FC
19
7
3
9
30
30
0
24
W L D W W
9
Punjab FC
16
6
2
8
23
23
0
20
L D D L L
10
East Bengal FC
18
5
3
10
18
23
-5
18
D W L L L
11
Chennaiyin FC
19
4
6
9
24
32
-8
18
L L D D D
12
Hyderabad FC
18
3
4
11
16
37
-21
13
L W D D L
13
Mohammedan SC
17
2
5
10
8
27
-19
11
L D W D D
Jan 31, 2025, 3:56 PM
Full time | MCFC 0-0 EBFC
No goals from either teams despite chances for both teams.
Diamantakos with a few chances and hit the post twice. Gill made a few changes to deny Mumbai a goal.
Mahesh wins the player of the match award.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:53 PM
90+4' | Change for Mumbai
Noufal replaces Chhangte
Jan 31, 2025, 3:50 PM
5 minutes added
5 minutes added to the full time.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:48 PM
88' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Vikram Pratap for fouling Gill. He will miss the next match as well.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Change for East Bengal
Vishnu is replaced by Sayan.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:43 PM
83' | Save from Gill
Valpuia's shot bounce in front of Gill and he dived to his right to make the save.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:41 PM
81' | Save from Gill
Crucial save from Gill.
Yoell Van Nieff made a quick turn and his effort went in between Nunga's leg.
Top class save from Gill to deny the goal.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:39 PM
That rescue from Nunga
A timely clearance from #LalChungnunga keeps the score level! 💪🏼
Mahesh with a lobbed ball from left and Diamnatakos with another header that hits the post.
Unlucky for him and East Bengal.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:35 PM
75' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Chhangte
Jan 31, 2025, 3:33 PM
73' | Handball from Nandha
Insane from Nandha Kumar.
What was he trying to do there?
At the edge of the box, he handled the ball and he gets the yellow card.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:29 PM
69' | Vikram Partap with a great run
Top class effort from Vikram Pratap to make a quick run, beating Nandha Kumar and then make an entry into the box. However, no one was there to accept his cross.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:28 PM
69' | Change for East Bengal
David is replaced by Zo.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:27 PM
67' | Vikram with a chance
Vikram takes a chance from the edge of the box and goes for a shot with his left foot.
Gill with an easy save.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:24 PM
64' | Nunga with a block
Nunga rescues East Bengal as Vikram dunk the ball over an incoming Gill. Nunga came from behind to make the interception.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:23 PM
63' | Double change for Mumbai
Double change for Mumbai.
Yoell Van Nieff replaces Bipin Singh. Krouma is replaced by Jorge Ortiz.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:20 PM
61' | Good from Vikram
Good from Vikram Pratap, who sent in a good cross from right. But, it went straight to Gill.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:19 PM
59' | Chance again for East Bengal
Good ball from Celis, across the box, but it was always curving away from Diamantakos inside the box.
Chance for the away team.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:15 PM
55' | Lobbed ball from David
David won the ball back at the halfway mark. He tried for a lobbed ball for Diamantakos.
But, it was a bit long for him.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:13 PM
53' | Brandon takes a chance
Toral played it out wide to Brandon. Barndon looked for Bipin, but he was covered by Souvick.
So, he decided to take the shot. But, it was not on target.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:09 PM
49' | Huge miss from Vikram
Toral to Chhangte out in the wide and Chhangte lobbed the ball across to Bipin head down the ball.
The ball hit Vikram and eventually it was a goal kick for East Bengal.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:07 PM
47' | Early corner for East Bengal
Through ball for Nandha Kumar, who passed the ball to Vishnu.
Vinshu wanted to go past Bipin and won the corner for them.
Jan 31, 2025, 3:05 PM
46' | Second half starts
Second half starts.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:51 PM
First half | MCFC 0-0 EBFC
No goals in the first half.
East Bengal looked the better side but without any result to show for them.
A few saves from Lachenpa, a miss from Diamantakos and then he hit the post right before the half-time.
Lot more action to come. Surely Mumbai need to do better.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:47 PM
45+2' | Diamantakos hits the post
What a shot by Diamantakos!
He did everything to make a quick turn and attack the near post.
Lachenpa was beaten and the ball hit the post.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | Three minutes added
Three minutes added to the first half.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:46 PM
44' | Chance of the day for Diamantakos
Top class run from Vishnu and then came a pin point accurate cross from right by him.
Diamantakos went for a header and could not find the back of the net. The ball touched his hand as well.
He gets a yellow card too.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:43 PM
43' | Chance for Mumbai
Chhangte moved to left win and made a solid run before sending a cross for Bipin. But, Bipin could not control the cross and it went for a goal-kick.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:42 PM
42' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Souvick for a foul on Chhangte. He will miss the next match.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:41 PM
41' | Nandha with a solo run
Nandha makes a solo run inside the Mumbai box. But, he was not able to get the final touch. It goes for a goal-kick.
Jan 31, 2025, 2:40 PM
Meantime, Vishnu won the GOTW award
Another GOTW award for Vishnu, this time for his mesmerizing goal in #EBFCKBFC! 😍
The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently served as a launch pad for India’s most promising football talent. Here are top 5 Indian players to watch in ISL 2025.
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.
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).
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.
Indian football transfer News: India international Jithin MS to stay with NorthEast United FC till 2028
Jithin, 27, joined the Northeast United FC at the start of the 2022-23 season and turned out for the Highlanders 79 times across competitions with 14 goals and 15 assists so far.
NorthEast United FC on Friday announced that India international Jithin MS has signed a contract extension with the club, which will keep him with the club until the end of the 2028 season.
Jithin, 27, joined the club at the start of the 2022-23 season and turned out for the Highlanders 79 times across competitions with 14 goals and 15 assists so far. Jithin, who won the Santosh Trophy with Kerala (2017-18) and multiple I-League titles with Gokulam Kerala (2020-21, 2021-22), has flourished at NorthEast United FC.
Jithin’s impact reached new heights during the 133rd Durand Cup, where he was awarded the prestigious Golden Ball as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. He scored four goals and provided three assists during the campaign, helping NorthEast United FC lift their first-ever major trophy.
In the 2024–25 ISL season, Jithin continued to impress with his electrifying pace and flair down the flanks. He was the only Indian player to feature in the league’s top ten for assists, finishing with five. He is sixth on the list of players with the most chances created (41 chances) and is one of the three NorthEast United FC players on the top-10 list, alongside Alaaeddine Ajaraie (52) and Buanthanglun Samte (43).
“My teammates and the coaching staff have helped me improve a lot, and their support has been instrumental in winning the Golden Ball and earning a call-up to the national team. I’m proud to have achieved these milestones with NorthEast United FC. This club has become home over the past three years, and I’m delighted to continue for another three years,” Jithin said.
“Jithin is an exceptional footballer, one of the best Indian players in his position, and what he has accomplished so far is truly commendable. His rise to becoming an India international is a testament to his relentless hard work, dedication, and hunger to grow every single day. I’m delighted that a player of Jithin’s calibre will continue with us for the next three years,” Juan Pedro Benali, head coach of NorthEast United FC, said.
“Jithin’s journey has been inspiring. His India call-up highlights the dedication and professionalism he brings to the pitch, embodying everything we strive for at NorthEast United FC. He is a key part of our journey, and we’re thrilled to have him with us for three more years,” Mandar Tamhane, CEO, NorthEast United FC, said.
Discover the all-time top scorers in ISL history, featuring Sunil Chhetri's unmatched record and other legendary players in the run. Get the full stats here.
The Indian Super League has completed 11 seasons, which have given us sensational moments to cherish in Indian football. We have witnessed some thrilling matches, and in this highly competitive tournament, players around the globe joined hands to bring the best out of this sport.
Get ready to find out the top scorers in ISL history, with Sunil Chhetri single-handedly dominating the charts with 75 goals.
1. Sunil Chhetri (75 goals)
Sunil Chhetri in action for Bengaluru FC in ISL. Image | NDTV
Goals: 75
Appearances: 183 (2015-2025)
Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC
The undisputed king of ISL goal scoring, Sunil Chhetri, is the top scorer with 75 goals in the tournament's history. He is the only Indian footballer in the list who is not only in the top 5, but also holds the first place.
Chhetri has consistently been one of the best performers and a multiple-time ISL Golden Boot contender. He is also the oldest player to score an ISL hat-trick, at the age of 40 years and 126 days in 2024 for his current team, Bengaluru FC.
Bartholomew Ogbeche playing for Hyderabad FC in ISL. Image | The Bridge
Goals: 65
Appearances: 98 (2018-2025)
Nationality: Nigerian 🇳🇬
Teams played for in ISL: NorthEast United, Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC, Hyderabad FC.
Bartholomew Ogbeche, known for his adaptability and lethal finishing, has scored 65 goals in the ISL. He found success across multiple clubs and has been a key part of Hyderabad FC's championship-winning side.
Ogbeche won the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season and holds the record for most hat-tricks in ISL history, scoring 4 hat-tricks in his career.
3. Roy Krishna (58 goals)
Roy Krishna playing for Odisha FC in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 58
Appearances: 116 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Fijian 🇫🇯
Teams played for in ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, Odisha FC
Roy Krishna made his ISL debut in 2020 and climbed to the Top 3 in a very short period of time. His contributions with goals as well as assists become a vital part of every team he plays for, especially his current club, Odisha FC.
Krishna is a constant threat in the tournament, known for his ability to score from various positions. He holds the record for most goals scored by an individual against a single club in ISL (10 goals against Jamshedpur FC).
The fiery Spanish striker, Ferran Corominas, holds the fourth place, having scored 48 goals in only 57 appearances. He showcased his immediate impact by scoring hat-tricks in his third and fourth ISL matches for FC Goa.
Coro has won the most ISL Golden Boot awards (2 times), in consecutive years (2017-18 with 18 goals and 2018-19 with 16 goals). He is one of the incredible footballers in the tournament who set the standard for foreign strikers.
5. Diego Mauricio (47 goals)
Diego Mauricio in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 47
Appearances: 92 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Mumbai City FC, Odisha FC
Diego Mauricio has been a powerful striker for Odisha FC since his debut season in 2020. He scored 47 goals in his ISL career so far and made his mark brilliantly.
He won the Golden Boot in the 2022-23 season with 12 goals, also helping them qualify for the playoffs for the first time. Diego was a key player in Odisha FC's Kalinga Super Cup triumph in 2023, which is their first-ever major title.
Lallianzuala Chhangte playing for Mumbai City FC in ISL. Image | X
Goals: 45
Appearances: 163 (2017-2025)
Nationality: Indian 🇮🇳
Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC
Lallianzuala Chhangte is the only Indian footballer, after Chhetri, to cross the 40-goal mark in ISL history. Known for his speed and dribbling skills, he scored 45 goals, spanning from 2017 to 2025.
Chhangte has consistently improved during his ISL career, playing for clubs like Mumbai City FC and achieving a swift pace in his goal-scoring technique.
7. Cleiton Silva (36 goals)
Cleiton Silva in the Indian Super League. Image | Facebook
Goals: 36
Appearances: 95 (2020-2025)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Bengaluru FC, East Bengal FC
The Brazilian forward, Cleiton Silva, is known as a reliable goal scorer and calm finisher. He has performed well for both Bengaluru FC and East Bengal FC, often keeping the limelight.
He has scored 36 goals throughout his ISL career, which places him in the 7th position here.
Marcelinho playing for FC Pune City in an ISL match. Image | Pinterest
Goals: 34 goals
Appearances: 87 (2016-2022)
Nationality: Brazilian 🇧🇷
Teams played for in ISL: Delhi Dynamos FC, FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, NorthEast United. FC
Marcelinho is one of the early stars of this tournament, who played his last ISL season for NorthEast United FC in 2021-22. He scored 34 goals in his tenure and also won the Golden Boot in 2016 with Delhi Dynamos FC, scoring 10 goals in that season.
He is known for his powerful shots and ability to create scoring chances.
9. Hugo Boumous (34 goals)
Hugo Boumous representing Mumbai City FC in ISL. Image | Instagram
Goals: 34
Appearances: 122 (2017-2025)
Nationality: French 🇫🇷
Teams played for in ISL: FC Goa, Mumbai City FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha F.C.
Hugo Boumous stands out as the only midfielder in this list, having scored 34 goals in his ISL career. He has been a key player for multiple teams and is known for his creativity, scoring, and assisting.
Boumous is among the top players for all-time ISL goal contributions (goals + assists).
Teams played for in ISL: Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC
Jorge Pereyra Diaz is a hard-working forward who debuted for Kerala Blasters FC in 2021. He mainly contributes with goals and link-up play. He scored 31 goals in his 72 ISL appearances.
Diaz was a key figure in Mumbai City FC's League Shield triumph in 2023 and ISL Cup win in 2023-24.
DPDL Launches Nationwide Campaign to Tackle Age Fraud in Youth Football
Double Pass Development League (DPDL) has announced a new regulatory framework, designed to curb age and identity fraud, which includes a two-season limit per age group and the introduction of the DPDL Digital ID Card.
In a major step toward strengthening the integrity of grassroots and youth football in India, the Double Pass Development League (DPDL) has announced the rollout of a comprehensive set of age verification reforms for the upcoming season.
Image | DPDL
The new regulatory framework is designed to curb age and identity fraud — a growing concern that has undermined the credibility of youth competitions nationwide.
Founded in 2019, the Double Pass Development League (DPDL) is India’s largest AIFF-approved grassroots and youth football league. With operations in multiple cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi, and a partnership with European football development leader Double Pass, DPDL delivers structured, competitive, and long-term development environments for players aged 5 to 18.
The new measures, effective immediately across all DPDL cities, aim to ensure fair participation, safeguard honest academies, and promote age-appropriate player development.
The league, which has operated since 2019 in partnership with Belgium-based Double Pass and is recognised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is among the most structured youth football ecosystems in the country.
Introduction of the DPDL Digital ID Card Each player will now receive a unique DPDL ID card embedded with a photograph, date of birth, verified documents, and a QR code for on-ground verification. This will be scanned at match venues to prevent impersonation and misrepresentation.
Two-Season Limit Per Age Category In a move to ensure players compete at appropriate age levels, individuals will now be allowed to participate in a single age category for a maximum of two seasons. This rule will also take into account participation in past seasons dating back to 2019.
Independent Age Verification Committee An expert panel will be established to evaluate disputed or extreme cases of suspected age discrepancy. The committee will include senior DPDL officials, football association representatives, pediatric specialists, and documentation experts. Where necessary, advanced assessments such as TW3 bone age tests may be recommended.
Two-Year Ban for Proven Violations Teams found guilty of age or identity fraud will face suspension from all DPDL competitions for two consecutive seasons. The league has also stated that coaches or staff complicit in such cases may be subject to further disciplinary measures.
Standardised Physical Benchmarks for Younger Age Groups For the U7, U9, and U11 categories, DPDL will implement height and weight benchmarks defined by pediatric consultants. This step addresses concerns regarding physical dominance in early age groups that may not align with documented age.
“Youth football must be built on the pillars of fairness and integrity,” said Sarthak Dubey, Founder and CEO of DPDL. “These reforms are not just administrative updates — they are essential safeguards to ensure that honest players and ethical academies are protected. We are committed to building a credible and transparent footballing pathway for India.”
The announcement builds on DPDL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its integrity framework, following isolated incidents in past seasons where discrepancies in player documentation and eligibility were identified.
In each confirmed case, the league took prompt and appropriate disciplinary action — including point deductions, disqualification from knockout stages, and temporary suspensions of involved personnel — reinforcing its commitment to fair play and accountability.
With the new framework in place, DPDL hopes to set a national benchmark for how youth football leagues across the country address age fraud.
Note: This article has been created from an official press release
National Football team coach Manolo Marquez has decided to resign after team's poor performance against Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
Manolo Marquez, who could not even beat a weak team like Hong Kong, which is 26th behind the Indian team in the FIFA rankings, mailed his resignation to the federation the night after the match. The federation has decided to officially announce the resignation of the national coach around Wednesday afternoon.
Indian men’s football has endured a challenging 18 months, marked by a single victory in 16 matches since the start of 2024. A 1-0 defeat to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier on Tuesday exacerbated the situation, bringing the team’s struggles into sharp focus.
Fan discontent with head coach Igor Stimac’s successor, Manolo Marquez, have intensified after a string of demoralising losses, including three consecutive goalless games against Bangladesh, Thailand, and Hong Kong, leaving fans questioning the team’s ability. India’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Asia Cup are now precarious, and speculation surrounds Marquez’s future.
Marquez has not formally tendered his resignation
Rumours of Marquez’s potential resignation had already started doing the rounds as sources suggest that the Spaniard, who replaced Stimac in July 2024, is contemplating stepping down within a year of his appointment.
However, an All India Football Federation (AIFF) source confirmed Marquez has not formally tendered his resignation. The federation awaits official communication from him regarding his intentions but that too many not be simple.
“He can do so only after mutual agreement, that the AIFF gives him permission to part ways," an AIFF source said.
“We have not got any request in writing from Manolo that he wants to leave from the job. We can apply our mind only after he informs us what he wants," the source added.
India must win their remaining four matches
India must win their remaining four matches to maintain any hope of qualification, currently languishing at the bottom of their group. While home and away fixtures against Singapore are scheduled for the October international break, Marquez’s presence for those games remains uncertain.