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Players' body lobbying for East Bengal in ISL? What next?

SportzPower Team

Jul 31, 2020 21:07

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MUMBAI: It really appears that the men who matter at East Bengal are getting increasingly desperate and pulling at ever stranger straws in the wind.

The latest embarrassment (which SportzPower is convinced had the blessings of the club's "brains trust") is a letter addressed to All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das, which is also marked to Hero Indian Super League organisers Football Sports Development Ltd (FSDL), by the general manager of the Football Players Association of India, Cyrus Confectioner.

Jul 27, 2020 19:07

FSDL shuts door on talk of EB joining ISL in upcoming season

MUMBAI: Even as the Bengali sports media fraternity continue to talk up East Bengal FC's next-to-nonexistent chances of being a part of the Indian Super League in the upcoming season, Football Sports Development Limited, which runs the ISL, has made clear in a meeting with club representatives over the weekend that FSDL would be sticking to just 10 teams and would not be floating tenders for new outfits.

Apr 07, 2020 18:04

Bagan, EB to join UN-WHO's COVID-19 campaign

MUMBAI: Two of India's most storied football clubs - Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal - will join a global campaign by the United Nations and the World Health Organisation to encourage people to remain “active” as millions across the world stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 26, 2019 19:11

EB centenary to culminate with friendly against ManU: Report

MUMBAI: Storied Kolkata football club East Bengal, which is currently in its centenary year, will reportedly mark it with a game against English Premier League giants Manchester United next July. According to Bengali sports portal Xtra Time, Manchester United are likely to play the Red and Gold brigades during their pre-season tour to Asia.

Feb 26, 2019 12:02

AIFF shifts Real Kashmir-EB game to capital, Minerva vindicated

NEW DELHI: In its League Committee meeting on Monday, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that the I-League match on Thursday between Real Kashmir FC and Quess East Bengal FC has been shifted from Srinagar to New Delhi.

Feb 19, 2019 14:02

East Bengal wait for AIFF response on Real Kashmir match status

KOLKATA: After I-League defending champions Minerva Punjab’s refusal to travel to Srinagar on Monday for its much-anticipated match against Real Kashmir FC, heavyweights East Bengal are sitting on the fence regarding taking a decision over its participation in their match in the city on 28 February, Press Trust of India reports.

Dec 20, 2018 11:12

Mohun Bagan, East Bengal likely for ISL 6: Kushal Das

NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das has left the door open for the likes of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to enter the Indian Super League (ISL) next season as part of a proposed restructuring of the competition, Press Trust of India reports. Point to note though. As things stand, a unified league is still NOT in the offing!

Nov 22, 2017 12:11

AIFF gen secy: Kolkata's Big 2 have failed to build on legacy

NEW DELHI: AIFF general secretary Kushal Das has presented a harsh truth to Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal - that they need to introspect on why two clubs with such history and fan following have failed to pull in sponsorship and investment. Das made his comments here Tuesday at the launch of the 10-team I-League, which kicks off from November 25.

Oct 26, 2017 15:10

AFC, AIFF confirm unified football league in 2018

KOLKATA: Both Asian Football Confederation (AFC) general secretary Windsor John and AIFF general secretary Kushal Das have clarified that the transitory provision of simultaneous running of the Indian Super League and I-League this season would shortly make way for a merger.

Oct 13, 2017 09:10

Mohun Bagan threaten to pull out of IFA

KOLKATA: India's oldest football club, Mohun Bagan has threatened to pull out of West Bengal's parent body for football - the Indian Football Association (IFA) - alleging “partiality” during a match against arch-rivals East Bengal in the Calcutta Football League (CFL).

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