People, those who know me, regard me as one of the biggest fan of East Bengal FC. But last few weeks in Kolkata, for me, has been different. I-League is the most prestigious football tournament in India (leaving out the hullabaloo with ISL). Bengal, which was once the undisputed Mecca of Indian Football, didn't win this league since its inception.
So the taunts were vivid from football freaks in Indian Football Live Facebook group. Taunts accumulated into obstinacy, and I got this obsession to prioritize Bengal over East Bengal or Mohun Bagan. By hook or crook, I-League must be home. By the end of 18th round, it was all but over for East Bengal. Automatically, loyalties made a temporary switch to the bitter opponents, Mohun Bagan.
Our's is a huge joint family with me being the eldest among the 10 kids. 9 East Bengal fan, and 1 Mohun Bagan fan. Odd enough! It was his sheer passion towards the game, which motivated me to accompany him to the Barasat Stadium for the match vs Sporting Goa. Rest all is history.
The above 3 parahs are just to say, I am a very much East Bengal fan, who is satiated that finally, after almost a decade, I-League is here in Kolkata.
The following are some of the best snaps which I found in the social media from the Victory Parade:
Also, here's a video which shows the Top 10 Goals by Mohun Bagan this season. Click on the video, and enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteBe it MB or EB lets play together as a team rest will in place . Permanent Address of the holy grail of Indian Football I LEAGUE Trophy will b C/O Kolkata, thats for sure.
ReplyDeleteBe it MB or EB lets play together as a team rest will in place . Permanent Address of the holy grail of Indian Football I LEAGUE Trophy will b C/O Kolkata, thats for sure.
ReplyDeleteBe it MB or EB lets play together as a team rest will in place . Permanent Address of the holy grail of Indian Football I LEAGUE Trophy will b C/O Kolkata, thats for sure.
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