East Bengal

KOLKATA: Shree Cement Limited on Tuesday officially ended their two-year "troubled from the get-go" association with East Bengal, handing back the sporting rights of the ISL wooden spooners to the club's executive committee.

Shree Cement is the second corporate after Bengaluru-based Quess Corp forced to cut their losses and exit after falling afoul of the shenanigans of the EB's "old guard", which is run by Debabrata (Nitu) Sarkar. 

Nov 03, 2020 11:11
KOLKATA: SC East Bengal unveiled their new home, away and third kits on Monday ahead of the upcoming 2020-21 Hero Indian Super League (ISL) season. The three kits designed by Bengal-based fashion designer Meghna Nayak are inspired by the symbols related to East Bengal club and the West Bengal state.
Sep 29, 2020 12:09
KOLKATA: Following Shree Cement East Bengal Foundation’s acquisition of a majority stake in East Bengal FC and their successful bid to join the Hero Indian Super League from the upcoming season, the club will embark on its maiden ISL journey as the eleventh team in the competition.
Jul 31, 2020 21:07
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. 
Jul 27, 2020 19:07
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.