New Delhi, May 21 -- Kolkata football giants East Bengal ended a 22-year drought by winning the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 title on a nail-biting final matchday. The Red and Gold Brigade staged a stunning second-half turnaround to beat Inter Kashi 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday (May 21), sealing their first-ever ISL crown.

Inter Kashi took an early lead when Alfred Planas fired in a crisp first-time finish with his instep just before halftime. But East Bengal refused to wilt. In the second half, they roared back with quickfire goals from Youssef Ezzejjari and Mohammed Rashid. The winning strike from Rashid sent the packed stands into wild celebrations as the final whistle blew on a historic night for the club.

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