Author: Rahul Giri

East Bengal’s defeat to FC Goa in sudden death of the Super Cup final, on Sunday, will hurt the fans. But behind the pain, there is something new: belief, progress and a growing identity. After a long time, East Bengal look like a team that can compete with the best, not just participate. This was their second straight runners-up finish in a major tournament, coming just six weeks after losing the IFA Shield final to Mohun Bagan SG on penalties. In that game too, they were arguably the better side but couldn’t finish the job. On Sunday, history repeated itself…

Fatorda Stadium witnessed a dramatic and unforgettable final as FC Goa defeated East Bengal in a tense penalty shootout to defend their Super Cup crown and secure a spot in the AFC Champions League Qualifier. The electric crowd at Fatorda, not fully packed but loud enough to shake the stands, welcomed both teams with deafening cheers for what was billed as a blockbuster final. The early moments lived up to the anticipation as Miguel Ferreira nearly stunned East Bengal in the 12th minute. After timing his run perfectly to beat the off-side trap and latching onto a clever through pass…

( Javier Siverio, PC- FC Goa Media) With the Super Cup final set to unfold under the floodlights at Fatorda, FC Goa forward Javier Siverio finds himself in a familiar yet emotional position, preparing to face his former club, East Bengal, in a high-stakes clash with silverware and an AFC competition berth on the line. For Siverio, the build-up isn’t just about tactics, pressure or expectation, it’s also about memory. “I’ve played for East Bengal, and of course…

Fatorda Stadium is set for a heavyweight showdown as East Bengal lock horns with the defending champions, FC Goa in the Super Cup Final on Sunday. The Red and Gold Brigade enters the final driven by the memory of falling short in the Durand Cup and IFA Shield finals. They are fiercely motivated to seize this opportunity and repeat their 2024 Super Cup triumph. While East Bengal will be without their Head Coach Oscar Bruzón on the sidelines—the Spanish coach was dismissed in the last game following a heated exchange—the team remains focused on the task at hand. Assistant Coach…

Indian Super League clubs, excluding East Bengal, have once again written to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) urging immediate intervention to resolve the ongoing commercial and operational uncertainty surrounding the league. The latest letter comes just days after a high-level meeting with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on December 3, a meeting that ended without any concrete roadmap or immediate solutions. With the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) set to expire on December 8, the clubs have warned that the top tier of Indian football is now on the…

Defending champions FC Goa secured their spot in a second consecutive Super Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC at Fatorda Stadium in Goa. The high-stakes semi-final was marred by controversy even before a ball was kicked, setting a tense tone for the clash. Moments before the kick-off, as the teams lined up in the tunnel, FC Goa’s influential midfielder Iker Guarrotxena was sent off. FC Goa Head Coach Manolo Márquez confirmed the bizarre circumstances after the match. “He was wearing shorts, or a kind of innerwear, which the referee Pratik Mondal told him to change.…

East Bengal proved too strong for Punjab FC as the Red and Gold brigade booked their place in the Super Cup final with a commanding 3-1 win. The 2024 Super Cup champions delivered a dominant display, exposing Punjab’s decision to field only three foreign players in the starting XI. However, East Bengal will walk into the final without their head coach Oscar Bruzon, who was sent off at halftime following heated exchanges with the referee. East Bengal wasted no time in asserting control. Punjab set up with three centre-backs and two wing-backs in an attempt to restrict space for East…

The high-stakes meeting convened by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports today to resolve the commercial crisis gripping the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Super League (ISL) concluded without any immediate breakthrough. While the government reassured stakeholders that the football season would commence soon, the lack of a clear roadmap means the path forward remains uncertain. The day-long consultation in Delhi brought together ISL franchises, I-League clubs, broadcasters, and prospective commercial partners. The gathering was necessitated after the failed bidding process for the ISL’s commercial rights, which jeopardised the 2025-26 season. Initial reports suggest that the…

My journey at RevSportz has been a little different from most others. I joined the organisation in 2022, and over these years I’ve gone from being a backend publisher to a football correspondent, something I still find surreal at times. Football has always been a constant in my life. Whether it’s Indian football or world football, I’ve followed the game passionately since childhood. I always hoped I would remain connected to sport, on the field or off it, but I never really imagined it would actually happen. Before joining RevSportz, I was placed in a private bank through my college…

The All India Football Federation is facing a serious situation, which has led the Union Sports Ministry to step in and arrange an urgent meeting with all key groups. The main goal is to solve the commercial deadlock affecting the Indian Super League (ISL). The government decided to intervene after the Supreme Court raised serious worries about the failed bidding process for the ISL’s commercial rights and the confusion this creates for the 2025–26 season. With pressure building, important groups—including ISL teams, I-League clubs, and TV broadcasters—have been called to New Delhi on December 3 to find a practical way…