East Bengal Win ISL 2025-26; Mohammed Rashid's Winner Ends 22-Year League Title Drought
The victory ended a painful 22-year national top-tier league title drought for the East Bengal FC.
East Bengal FC have won their historic first Indian Super League (ISL) title, defeating Inter Kashi 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday. The victory ended a painful 22-year national top-tier league title drought for the club. Alfred Planas opened the scoring for Inter Kashi in the 14th minute. However, Golden Boot winner Youssef Ezzejjari equalised for East Bengal shortly after the interval. Palestinian midfielder Mohammed Rashid then scored the decisive match-winner in the 73rd minute. The defensive midfielder's strike successfully secured the ISL 2025-26 championship ahead of chasing rivals Mohun Bagan SG. Prasar Bharati Tells Delhi HC It is Not Responsible for FIFA World Cup 2026 Rights.
East Bengal Win ISL 2025-26
দীর্ঘ ২২ বছরের অপেক্ষার অবসান, ভারতসেরা ইস্টবেঙ্গল এফসি! 🔴🟡#EastBengalFC #ISL12 #ISLChampions pic.twitter.com/sUOA77tZi5
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