Kolkata, May 21 -- Tears flowed, the Red and Gold scarves swirled in the air, and decades of pain disappeared into one unforgettable night as East Bengal finally reclaimed their place at the summit of Indian football.

Twenty-two long years after their last national league triumph, the Red-and-Gold Brigade were crowned champions of India after defeating Inter Kashi 2-1 in a nerve-shredding Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 finale at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

When the final whistle blew, the stadium erupted into scenes of pure emotion. Players collapsed to the ground, fans embraced in disbelief and chants of "East Bengal, East Bengal" thundered around the packed arena. Mohammed Rashid emerged as the unlikely...