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East Bengal were second on the league table for the first half of their final match of the season after going 1-0 down to Inter Kashi but fought back to win 2-1. (ISL Photo)

East Bengal end 22-year wait for national title in dramatic final day of ISL

May 23, 2026 12:17 am

A 22-year wait ended for East Bengal on Thursday as a dramatic final day saw the title race twist across three cities before the red-and-gold half of Kolkata emerged champions again.

After Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal played out a draw last week, four teams are in with a chance to win the ISL title, including the two Kolkata clubs, Punjab FC and Mumbai City. (Photo: ISL Media)

ISL: Crisis throws up thrilling finale as East Bengal look to end 22-year wait

May 21, 2026 7:40 pm

East Bengal favourites to win their first domestic league title in 22 years as Mohun Bagan, Punjab FC and Mumbai City remain with a chance to win the crown

The Kolkata derby ended in a 1-1 draw which has left East Bengal in pole position. (ISL Photo)

ISL scenarios: How a chaotic Kolkata Derby has left 4 contenders for the title

May 18, 2026 10:44 pm

There were seven contenders for the title before the epic derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal, three of whom were ruled out after the game.

In the end, the score was 1-1, the best possible result for the neutrals. (PTI Photo)

Kolkata derby ends in chaotic 1-1 draw, ISL title to be decided on final day

May 18, 2026 1:17 pm

A packed Salt Lake Stadium lived every moment as Mohun Bagan SG and East Bengal went at it with each other and finished with honours shared.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal FC Live Score: A win today will push either team towards the ISL title. (Photo: Mohun Bagan via X)

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal, ISL 2026: Edmund, Cummings score as game ends in 1-1 draw

May 17, 2026 11:50 pm

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal FC, MBSG vs EBFC Football ISL 2026: The result means that East Bengal are on top of the standings, thanks to a goal difference of 18. But Mohun Bagan (goal difference of 13) and Bengaluru FC (GD: 6) are also on 23 points along with East Bengal.

A victory for either side would be huge as the primary tie-breaker in case of two sides finishing on the same number of points is the head-to-head record between them this season. (ISL Photos)

A big Kolkata derby at last in the ISL as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal chase title

May 17, 2026 7:05 pm

Mariners have dominated Kolkata derbies in recent times but the tide seems to be turning; Sunday's winner will be in pole position to take the crown

fish, bengali food, hilsa, ilish maach, macher jhol

From Padma to Ganga: A food rivalry and a fish that unites

May 01, 2026 4:57 pm

The one ingredient that unites East and West Bengal is that the most delicious fish in undivided Bengal is the king of fish—ilish or hilsa.

East Bengal players celebrate a goal in the Super Cup tournament. (AIFF Media)

East Bengal vs Punjab FC Live Streaming, Super Cup Semifinal: Teams with unbeaten streaks fight it out for final spot

December 04, 2025 4:18 pm

East Bengal FC (EBFC) vs Punjab FC (PFC) Live Score Streaming, AIFF Super Cup Semifinal 2025-26 Football Match Today Streaming Online: While East Bengal are champions of the 2024 edition, Punjab are first-time semi-finalists.

Mohun Bagan's Super Cup campaign ended with a 0-0 draw against East Bengal in the group stage. (Photo Credit: AIFF)

Mohun Bagan suspends first team operations as ISL limbo continues, East Bengal urges BCCI to step in

November 08, 2025 7:10 pm

Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the defending champions in the ISL, has suspended its first team operations citing continuing lack of clarity in the future of the league.

Diamond Harbour's Joby Justin celebrates goal vs East Bengal during East Bengal. (Photo: Durand Cup)

Durand Cup 2025: Debutants Diamond Harbour beat East Bengal 2-1 to reach final

August 20, 2025 10:35 pm

Against the run of play, Diamond's Idiakez scored a wonderful goal. Paul took the free-kick from the left, only for Anwar to try and clear with his head.