Author: Somnath Roy

East Bengal capped an incredible SAFF Women’s Club Championship campaign by beating Nepal’s APF Club 3-0 in the final in Kathmandu on Saturday. The Red and Gold were above their opponents in every department, combining attacking flair with tactical discipline. This was the inaugural edition of this competition. Striker Fazila Ikwaput scored two goals, while Shilky Devi added the other. It was a standout performance by East Bengal, who scored 16 goals in five matches and conceded none. They won four and drew one. The other participating clubs were from Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Fazila, whose performances lit up…

East Bengal climbed to the top spot of the SAFF Womens Club Championship standings and now are just a win away to book their place in the final of the tournament with a 2-0 win over Karachi City FC at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. In a contest defined by the Moshal Girls’ relentless pressing and control, clinical goals from Sulanjana and Resty proved decisive after a dominant display that saw East Bengal dictate play for most of the match. The intent was clear from East Bengal, as they pressed the opposition defence from the very first minute. As a result,…

Group D includes the co-hosts, United States, who will return after 2022; Paraguay, who will be attending the World Cup for the first time since 2010; Australia, a reliable Asian qualifier; and the winner of the UEFA Play-off Path C (one of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo) who will provide a formidable European challenge to an already competitive group. Team 1: United States (USA) Fixtures (IST approximate times not yet published) @SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles vs Paraguay — June 13, 2026 (0630 IST). @Lumen Field, Seattle vs Australia — June 20, 2026 (0030 IST). @SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles vs Playoff-winner…

With Group A, the 2026 World Cup begins just as the 2010 edition started: Mexico versus South Africa, at the iconic Estadio Azteca on June 11. Sixteen years after that memorable opener in Johannesburg, these nations reunite alongside South Korea and a European qualifier (one of Czech Republic, Denmark, North Macedonia, or Republic of Ireland) to contest one of the tournament’s more intriguing groups. Team 1: Mexico Fixtures (IST — approximate times, not yet confirmed) • Estadio Azteca, Mexico City vs South Africa: June 12, 2026 (0030 IST) • Estadio Akron, Zapopan vs South Korea: June 19, 2026 (0630 IST) •…

Yesterday’s vibrant inauguration ceremony, which honoured football, community, and legacy, marked the start of the second year of the Bhadreshwar Gold Cup. Fans and locals enthusiastically participated in the organisers’ outstanding program, which set the tone for the tournament that will begin in a few days. The presence of three legends of women’s football as chief guests — Kuntala Ghosh Dastidar, Shanti Mullick, and Sujata Kar — was the event’s high point. Loud cheers and heartfelt applause greeted them upon their arrival, recognising their enormous contribution to Indian women’s football and the sport in general. They are all respected individuals…

East Bengal are set to take the field in a high-stakes Super Cup semi-final as they face a young Punjab FC side at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Ahead of the knockout clash, head coach Óscar Bruzón and defender Jay Gupta shared their thoughts at the pre-match press conference. Speaking about Punjab FC before the semi-final, Bruzón praised the team’s compactness and aggressive nature on the field. “We respect our opponents very much, as they have not conceded a single goal in the group stage,” he said. “We have already completed eight official games this season, so we…