Kolkata Derby Opens 135th Durand Cup Featuring East Bengal and Mohun Bagan
The 135th Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament, will open with the Kolkata Derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant on July 25 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Mohun Bagan leads with 17 Durand Cup titles, closely followed by East Bengal with 16. The two teams have met over 20 times in the tournament, including 12 finals. Mohun Bagan won the 2023 final, ending a 23-year title drought. The tournament features multiple groups across cities including Kolkata, Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong, and Guwahati.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 24 Jul, 11:58 am. Other outlets followed.