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East Bengal Celebrates Historic ISL Title After 22-Year Wait
After a long wait of 22 years, it's an explosion of red and gold at East Bengal
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After a 22-year drought, East Bengal Football Club in Kolkata has won its first Indian Super League (ISL) title, igniting celebrations among fans and players alike. The victory marks a significant milestone, as East Bengal becomes the first Indian team to compete in both men's and women's Asian football competitions in the same season.
- 01East Bengal's victory in the ISL ended a 22-year wait for a national league title, last won in 2001.
- 02The club's coach, Oscar Bruzon, emphasized the importance of legacy and community in his remarks about the team.
- 03East Bengal will participate in the playoffs for the AFC Challenge League following their ISL win.
- 04The team is the first in India to compete in both men's and women's Asian football tournaments in a single season.
- 05Bruzon highlighted that the team's winning mentality was developed during their previous Asian competition experience.
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East Bengal Football Club, based in Kolkata, has finally clinched its first Indian Super League (ISL) title after a long wait of 22 years, marking a significant achievement for the team and its supporters. The club's last national league title was in 2001, and this victory has reignited the passion of its loyal fanbase, who gathered to celebrate at the club's tent. Coach Oscar Bruzon expressed the deep-rooted legacy of the club, stating, "This club represents a story of father to son, son to grandson." With this win, East Bengal has made history by becoming the first Indian team to participate in both men's and women's Asian football competitions in the same season. The team will now compete in the playoffs for the AFC Challenge League, building on their previous experiences in Asian tournaments. Bruzon noted that the winning mentality developed during these competitions played a crucial role in their success.
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The victory has revitalized the East Bengal community, fostering a sense of pride and legacy among fans and players.
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