24 teams, including seven debutants, will participate in the 135th edition of the Durand Cup set to be played across five cities starting July 25 to August 23. Kolkata will once again serve as the tournament’s hub, hosting two groups - A & B, the opening match, two quarterfinals, one...
Carles Cuadrat resigned as head coach of East Bengal FC
Carles Cuadrat resigned as head coach of East Bengal FC, the club announced in an official statement on Monday. Bino George will serve as the interim Head Coach. The club said it will make further announcements in due course. Under Coach Carles Cuadrat, The Red & Gold Brigade lost three...
East Bengal FC lost to Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in Quarterfinal of Durand Cup 2024
East Bengal FC lost to Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in Quarterfinal of Durand Cup 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. For Shillong Lajong FC, Marcos Rudwere in 8' and Figo Syndai in 83' scored the goals while for East Bengal FC Nandhakumar Sekar pulled back one in 77'. Earlier,...
Kolkata Derby cancelled amid protests over doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata, Fans Unite for Justice
The Durand Cup derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, scheduled at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday, has been cancelled because of the prevailing unrest in the city, sources said. The decision was taken following a meeting between the Kolkata Police officials and organisers of the tournament. "Both...