East Bengal has suffered another heavy defeat in this season's ISL as Odisha put 6 past East Bengal's defence. However, East Bengal did manage to reply to them with 4 goals but that was not enough. This is the second time they have lost a match by conceding 6 goals. The first one surprisingly was against the same Odisha FC Team last season. They lost the match 6-5 after giving a tough fight. East Bengal has never conceded 6 times in the last 10 years, however, Shillong Lajong has scored 5 past them in the 2014-15 I-League season. So let us have a look at the Ten worst defeats of East Bengal.
The Red and Gold Brigade have conceded four goals in a match seven times in the last 10 years. Their last one was against Bengaluru FC in the Super Cup 2018 final which they lost 4-1. However, the only CFL team who have scored four goals against East Bengal in the last 10 seasons is Aryan FC who defeated the Red and Golds 4-1 in CFL 2011.
Indian Football: Rahul KP creates history, signs for West Ham United
Rahul KP, the Indian winger, will play for English Premier League club West Ham United in The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.
In a groundbreaking moment for Indian football, Rahul KP, the dynamic winger of Odisha FC, has been extended a prestigious invitation to represent English Premier League powerhouse West Ham United in the highly anticipated summer edition of The Soccer Tournament (TST), an elite 7 v 7 football competition featuring 48 teams from across the globe.
This is the first time in Indian football history that an Indian player will represent a top-division English Premier League club men’s team. This is a monumental achievement not only for Rahul's burgeoning career and Odisha FC but also for the continued growth and recognition of the state of Odisha and Indian football on the international stage.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 4 to June 9, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The tournament boasts a diverse international roster, with participating teams and players hailing from countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and India. The star-studded event will notably feature teams led by legendary footballers such as Luis Nani, Sergio Agüero, and Hope Solo.
Rahul KP will join a distinguished West Ham United squad that includes notable personalities like actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin, former Argentina international Mauro Zárate, and several professional athletes who have represented the United States in the World Indoor Football Cup.
The three group stage games featuring West Ham United will be broadcast live on YouTube channels. Additionally, these matches will be televised live on ESPN.
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.
Kalinga Super Cup 2025: Fixture, Details and Everything you need to know
The AIFF announced the schedule for the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 on Monday. The tournament will take place in Bhubaneswar from April 20 to May 3, where 16 teams will compete for the glory.
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
East Bengal are the defending champion of the tournament, having won it in 2024. (Image Credit | ISL)
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.
Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will host the Kalinga Super Cup 2025.
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.
AIFF confirms Super Cup to return to Bhubaneswar in April 2025
AIFF has confirmed that Super Cup is set to return to Bhubaneswar in April 2025, with tentative dates from April 18 to 27, pending official confirmation.
The 2025 edition of the AIFFSuper Cupwill be hosted at Bhubaneswar in Odisha, likely in the second week of April. The event is the premier annual Indian football cup tournament, and this will be the second consecutive Super Cup tournament in the state of Odisha.
AIFF have also announced the tentative dates for the competition to be planned between April 18 and 27, but the official confirmation is yet to arrive.
AIFF confirms the venue and tentative dates for Super Cup 2025
(Image Credit | Deccan Herald)
This will be the fifth edition of the tournament and is open to the two top divisions of Indian football, featuring the Indian Super League and the I-League, respectively.
The Super Cup replaced the Federation Cup in 2018, and three of the last four editions have taken place in Bhubaneswar.
In 2024, the tournament was a 16-team competition and featured all 12 teams from the Indian Super League and four teams from the I-League. It started with the group stage and progressed to a 4-team knockout tournament.
Although the format and the final dates of the 2025 edition of this tournament are yet to be announced, there are speculations of changing the format in the upcoming editions. The winner of this tournament will also qualify for the qualifiers of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two, the second division of the Asian club football competition.
⚽ The 2025 Super Cup is heading back to Bhubaneswar, Odisha! 🏆🔥
Reports suggest that India's premier club football tournament will take place in the second week of April, marking Odisha’s second consecutive year as host.
Anilkumar Prabhakaran, the General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), said the following to Sportstar:
Yes, the tournament will happen in Bhubaneswar, but the other details (exact dates and format) have not been decided yet. It will be finalised in the next few days
Odisha FC vs Mohammedan SC Highlights ISL 2024-25: Defensive Masterclass, Mohammedan SC and Odisha FC Settle for a 0-0 Draw | Odisha FC 0-0 Mohammedan SC
Catch the live updates, commentary, scoreline, and team news of the Odisha FC vs Mohammedan SC match in the Indian Super League 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football. We continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the crucial encounter between Odisha FC and Mohammedan FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
The Juggernauts have been defeated and drawn twice in their last five games, hampering their chances to make it to the top six. They are at the seventh spot presently with 29 points from 22 games on the back of seven victories and eight draws, behind the sixth-positioned Mumbai City FC (32) by three points, but the Islanders have played a game fewer (21).
The Kalinga Warriors are also battling competition from East Bengal FC and Kerala Blasters FC, who have 27 and 24 points from 22 and 21 encounters, respectively. Odisha FC also hopes that Mumbai City FC and NorthEast United FC drop points going forward so that the Sergio Lobera managed side can remain in contention for the next stages.
On the other hand, Mohammedan SC has faced losses in all of their last five games and is at the bottom with 11 points from 21 games. They will try to make Odisha FC the third side that they possibly beat this season after Chennaiyin FC and Bengaluru FC, but their recent form makes it a slightly tough task. They can, however, draw confidence from the fact that both of their wins this season have come on the road.
The Kolkata-based side is playing for pride and will be keen to spoil the party for Odisha with a win in match week 24. With three games remaining in their season, the club will have the opportunity to give a good account of themselves against a team fighting for a playoff spot.
The Juggernauts will have qualification berths at high stakes ahead of this game. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Swastik Debnath, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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The Kolkata-based side is out of the play-off qualification race.
Feb 28, 2025, 10:11 AM
Play-off qualification: Scenario: Odisha FC
The Juggernauts have been defeated and drawn twice in their last five games, hampering their chances to make it to the top six. They are at the seventh spot presently with 29 points from 22 games on the back of seven victories and eight draws, behind the sixth-positioned Mumbai City FC (32) by three points, but the Islanders have played a game fewer (21).
Feb 28, 2025, 10:09 AM
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Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.
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