President Murmu congratulates NEUFC on second successive Durand Cup win
Instituted in 1956 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President’s Cup has stood as a symbol of excellence and honour, reinforcing the tournament’s deep ties with the nation’s heritage.
Instituted in 1956 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President’s Cup has stood as a symbol of excellence and honour, reinforcing the tournament’s deep ties with the nation’s heritage.
It is a clash that pits the reigning champions’ pedigree and consistency against the newcomers’ fearless history chasing run, with the oldest football tournament in Asia awaiting a new chapter to unfold.
Mumbai City FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The Islanders handed the Highlanders their first defeat after a run of eight winless games to jump to the fourth spot with 31 points.
For the past five years, the NEUFC has been perennially hovering around the bottom of the league (barring the brief Khalid Jamil-inspired season) and with constant chopping and changing the backroom staff also adding to the woes.
