134th Durand Cup: Fixtures out; East Bengal set to begin against South United
The fixture marks the official start of a thrilling month-long campaign that will feature 43 matches across six cities, culminating in the final on August 23rd.
The fixture marks the official start of a thrilling month-long campaign that will feature 43 matches across six cities, culminating in the final on August 23rd.
The Kolkata-based club will face Kitchee SC from Hong Kong and hosts Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia in the qualifying tournament scheduled for August 25-31.
East Bengal defeated HOPS FC 6-1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Monday to inch closer to the IWL 2024-25 title.
Dimitrios Diamantakos fired East Bengal FC into the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2024/25 after scoring a brace in their 3-2 win against Nejmeh SC of Lebanon in their final Group A match at the Changlimithang Stadium on Friday.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership sports in India have witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade. The Khelo India initiative, championed by the Prime Minister, has been a key driver of this progress.
East Bengal and Quess parted ways on May 31, but the sporting rights remained with Quess East Bengal Football Club Pvt Ltd.
East Bengal are in troubled waters after acrimoniously terminating their tie-up with Quess Corp, who had a 70 per cent stake in the club.
The club licensing agreement will be sent to 'Quess East Bengal' as per official communication since the AIFF has not been informed of any change.
It has been learnt that Quess East Bengal has said once the player puts pen to paper on the Mutual Termination Agreement (MTA), salary will be settled.
No top official from the Quess Corp was available for a reaction but the East Bengal players said they have received a message from the 'QEBFC admin team".
