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Durand Cup Final · Kolkata
East Bengal Wins Durand Cup 2026 Final Against Mohun Bagan
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The story centres on East Bengal Wins Durand Cup 2026 Final Against Mohun Bagan.
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Why it mattersThe historic victory marks a major milestone in Indian club football, highlighting shifting power dynamics in the Kolkata Derby.
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This view focuses on True spirit of Indian football on display: Rajnath Singh as East Bengal wins Durand Cup 2026. It also highlights Four-goal first-half blitz seals Durand Cup for East Bengal in derby rout of Mohun Bagan.
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True spirit of Indian football on display: Rajnath Singh as East Bengal wins Durand Cup 2026
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ANI News reports that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated East Bengal for defeating Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the Durand Cup 2026 final in Kolkata. The article details how Edmund Lalrindika scored a hat-trick to help East Bengal secure their 17th title and end a 22-year drought in the tournament. It highlights key contributions from players like Bipin Singh and goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill while noting Mohun Bagan's efforts led by players such as Manvir Singh.
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Highlights: Edmund’s Historic Hat-Trick Powers 4-1 Win As East Bengal Lift Durand Cup
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The Sunday Guardian reports on East Bengal winning their 17th Durand Cup title after a 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium. The article highlights Edmund Lalrindika scoring a historic first-half hat-trick, making him only the second East Bengal player to score a derby hat-trick after Bhaichung Bhutia. It details goals from Bipin Singh and Lalrindika while noting that Mohun Bagan was unable to mount a comeback despite scoring once in the first half.
Durand Cup 2026: East Bengal Thrash Mohun Bagan 4-1, End 22-Year Wait For Record-Equalling 17th Title
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Times Now reports that East Bengal secured the Durand Cup title after a 22-year wait by defeating Mohun Bagan 4-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium. The article details Edmund Lalrindika's historic hat-trick and Bipin Singh's opening goal, alongside Mohun Bagan's lone goal by Manvir Singh. It notes that this victory brings East Bengal level with Mohun Bagan's record tally of 17 Durand Cup titles and mentions the club's recent success in the AFC Champions League qualifiers.