100 years of East Bengal: A century of excellence

East Bengal are celebrating the club’s centenary day on Saturday, August 1. Exactly 100 years ago, the foundation stone was laid. (Source: PTI)

Club legend Bhaichung Bhutia picked Federation Cup semi-final hat-trick against Mohun Bagan along with the historic ASEAN Cup and National Football League title triumphs as his top three memories with East Bengal. (Source: Express Archive)

Marking 100 years, the club tweeted, "The East Bengal Club turns 100 years today. No matter how hard the situation is, we shall not halt the celebration for our glorious 100 years. It is indeed a moment of pride and we are happy to have your support." (Source: I-League Twitter)

East Bengal had become the first Indian club to win an officially recognised Asian football tournament as Bhutia emerged as the top scorer with eight goals.

East Bengal are celebrating their centenary this year, but without a title sponsor, the century-old club is going through serious financial hardship.

The Indian Super League (ISL) dream of the Kolkata giant East Bengal appears to be all but over, at least for the 2020-21 season.

The organisers of the league, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), have reportedly decided to stick to 10 teams for the upcoming season, which means that no new club/franchise is likely to be incorporated. (Source: I-League Twitter)

East Bengal are currently without any sponsors after their former investors Quess Corp, who had a 70 percent stake in the club, terminated their tie-up on May 31 despite having a three-year deal. (Source: I-League Twitter)