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On 1st August 1920 Suresh Chandra Chaudhuri along with Raja Manmatha Nath Chaudhuri, Bose, Ramesh Chandra (Nasha) Sen and Aurobinda Ghosh established “East Bengal Club”.
The club’s first ever match was against Vidyasagar College, whom East Bengal trounced 4-0.
East Bengal Club won his Maiden Tournament on the very same month of his establishment. It was a huge moment for the newborn club when they won the tournament defeating D.C.L.I. in the finals 3-1.East Bengal won the seven-a-side Hercules Cup on August 1920.
In 1921 East Bengal Club got entry in the Second ision League.
In the year 1922, East Bengal got their ground co-sharing with arch rivals Mohun Bagan. In those days the goal posts were placed East-West and East Bengal took possession of the half towards the Red Road.
In 1924 East Bengal Club First Time arranged for an exhibition match to garner funds for setting up a statue of Sir Asutosh Mukherjee, the prominent educationalist, in Esplanade.
In 1924 East Bengal Club set up their own tent at Maidan.
In 1924 the Club became Joint Winner in Second ision League with Cameroon AC and qualified for First ision League.
In the year 1925 East Bengal first time clashed with Arch Rivals Mohun Bagan in IFA League. East Bengal won the match by 1-0.
In the year 1936, in IFA League, First Leg, East Bengal defeated arch rivals Mohun Bagan by 4-0.
In the year 1942 East Bengal Club won IFA League for the first time.
In the year 1943 East Bengal Club won IFA Shield for the first time.
In the year 1945, East Bengal won both IFA League and IFA Shield. The first Indian club to win a Double Crown.
In the year 1946, in Rovers Cup, East Bengal defeated B.B.C.I Railway 11-0. A record in Indian football.
In 1946, Nayar scored 36 Goals in IFA League. This is an unbroken record till date.
East Bengal won IFA League in 1946.
In 1948 East Bengal defeated Chinese Olympic XI by 2-0.
From 1949 to 1953 saw the ascent of East Bengal’s Panchapandava (the five Pandavas), a popular reference to one of the most formidable forward lineups in Indian soccer. Venkatesh, Apparao, Dhanraj, Ahmed Khan and Saley formed this deadly forward line, which were largely instrumental in East Bengal’s successes.
In 1949 East Bengal became the first Club to win Treble, winning the IFA League, IFA Shield and Rovers Cup.
In 1950, East Bengal won both IFA League & IFA Shield. They also won DCM Trophy for first time.
In 1950, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion). First time this achievement is made by any Indian club.
In 1951 East Bengal made a Special Double by winning IFA Shield and Durand Cup, first time achieved by any club of India. In this year East Bengal made a hat-trick of winning IFA shield for three consecutive years.
In 1951 East Bengal defeated F.C. Gotheburg (Sweden) 1-0, scorer was Saleh.
1n 1951-52 English FA annual almanac adjudged East Bengal as the Best Soccer Club.
In the year 1952, East Bengal won IFA League, Durand Cup and DCM Trophy.
Throughout the 1950s, East Bengal as a club was highly regarded in European football circles. Such was the team’s dominance that the 18-member squad for the 1952 Olympics had 6 members from East Bengal. The club players had a major role to play in India’s best ever football performance in the Olympics in 1948, when India made it to the quarter finals.
East Bengal Club is the only club in India who was invited by Romania Youth Festival Committee to participate in their football tournament at Bucharest in the year 1953.
East Bengal Club was recommended the best football club of India by the then President of India, Late Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
In the year 1956, East Bengal won Durand Cup.
In the year 1957 East Bengal won DCM Trophy.
In the year 1958, East Bengal won IFA Shield.
In the year 1960, East Bengal won Durand Cup and DCM Trophy.
In the year 1961, East Bengal won both IFA League & IFA Shield.
In the year 1962, East Bengal won Rovers Cup.
In the year 1965, East Bengal won IFA Shield.
In the year 1966, East Bengal won IFA League & IFA Shield.
In the year 1967, East Bengal won Durand Cup & Rovers Cup.
In the year 1968 East Bengal won Bordoloi Trophy and Sait Nagjee Trophy.
In the year 1969, East Bengal won Rovers Cup.
1970s is generally considered to be the golden decade for the club, with an almost unchallenged reign at the top. The Calcutta Football League was won on 6 consecutive occasions from 1970 to 1975; the I.F.A. Shield on 5 consecutive occasions from 1972 to 1976.
In the year 1970, East Bengal won IFA League, IFA Shield and Durand Cup.
In the year 1970, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1970 East Bengal Club created history. They became the first Indian Club after Independence to beat a foreign Club. In 1970 on 25th September, in IFA Shield Final, East Bengal met with PAS Club of Iran. At that time PAS Club was a stronger team than East Bengal. They had many national players in the team. Moreover they were Asian Club Champions. However in front of the 80,000 crowds at Eden Garden, East Bengal defeated PAS Club by 1-0. Parimal Dey scored the goal at the 90th minute of the match. 80,000 fans of East Bengal lit up Eden Gardens by holding up flaming torches high over their heads.
In the year 1971, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1972, East Bengal won Triple Crown by winning IFA Shield, Durand Cup and Rovers Cup. East Bengal the FIRST Club to achieve this Crown. In the same year East Bengal won IFA League & Bordoloi Trophy.
In the year 1972, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1972, East Bengal won IFA League without CONCEDING a GOAL.
In 1972 IFA Shield Semifinal, East Bengal met with yet another foreign Club. This time East Bengal’s opponent was Selengar of Malaysia. On 12thSeptember, 1972, East Bengal defeated Selengar by 2-0 and qualified for the finals. Both the goals were scored by Sambhu Maitra.
In 1973, East Bengal won IFA League, IFA Shield, Rovers Cup, DCM Trophy and Bordoloi Trophy.
In the year 1973, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In 1973 IFA Shield, East Bengal was clubbed with Tenganu of Malaysia in the Group League. On 13th September, East Bengal was scheduled to play against Tenganu. East Bengal comfortably defeated the Malaysian side by 3-0. Habib Akbar scored two goals while one goal was scored by Subhash Bhowmick.
In 1973 IFA Shield Final, East Bengal played against Pong Yong City Club. In the 1970s East Bengal was simply unbeatable against any opponent. With Habib Akbar scoring two goals and Subhash Bhowmick scoring one, East Bengal defeated Pong Yong City Club by 3-1 to win the IFA Shield.
In the year 1974, East Bengal won IFA League, IFA Shield and DCM Trophy.
In the year 1974, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
On 27th September 1974, East Bengal played against Abahani Krira Chakra of Bangladesh in the IFA Shield Semifinal. East Bengal won comfortably by 7-0. For East Bengal Subhash Bhowmick and Habib Akbar scored two goals each and one goal each was scored by Surajit Sengupta, Samaresh Chowdhury. Sadeq of Abahani Krira Chakra scored an own goal.
In the year 1974 in DCM Trophy, East Bengal met with Cho Huang Bank of South Korea in Group Match on 13th October. The South Korean side was a stronger side, but East Bengal with his strong forward line defeated them by 3-2. For East Bengal Gautam Sarkar, Surajit Sengupta and Habib Akbar scored.
In the semifinal of the 1974 DCM Trophy East Bengal played against Bangkok Port Authority. On 16th October, East Bengal outplayed their foreign opponent by 2-0. Surajit Sengupta scored both the goals for East Bengal.
In the year 1975, East Bengal won IFA League, IFA Shield and Rovers Cup.
In the year 1975, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1975, East Bengal won IFA League without losing any POINT.
In 1975 East Bengal defeated Bangkok Port Authority at the Group Stage of DCM Trophy. On 26th October East Bengal outplayed their opponent by 4-0. Shyam Thapa scored 2 goals while Surajit Sengupta and Kajol Mikherjee scored one goal each.
29th September 1975 - In the memory of East Bengal Fans this day stands out. It was the IFA Shield Finals when East Bengal Club defeated Mohun Bagan 5-0 on the Mohun Bagan home ground. The scores were – Surajit Sengupta, Shyam Thapa, Ranjit Mukherjee, Shyam Thapa, Subhankar Sanyal.
In the year 1976, East Bengal won IFA Shield and Darjeeling Gold Cup.
In the year 1977, East Bengal won IFA League.
In the year 1977, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1977, East Bengal won IFA League without losing any POINT.
In the year 1978 East Bengal won Federation Cup (Joint Winner with Mohun Bagan), Durand Cup and Bordoloi Trophy.
In the year 1978 at Bordoloi Trophy East Bengal defeated Bangkok Port Authority. In the final on 5th September East Bengal defeated Bangkok Port Authority by 4-2. For East Bengal Mihir Bose and Surajit Sengupta scored two goals each.
In 1979 IFA Shield Semifinal East Bengal defeated South Korea XI by 5-4 in the tri-breaker. On 11th September in an exciting match both the teams were locked at 1-1 in the regulation time and in the extra time. Then in the penalty-shootout, East Bengal won by 5-4. In the regulation time Surajit Sengupta scored East Bengal’s goal.
In the year 1980, East Bengal won Federation Cup (Joint Winner with Mohun Bagan) and Rovers Cup.
In the year 1981, East Bengal won IFA Shield and Darjeeling Gold Cup.
In the year 1982, East Bengal won IFA League, Durand Cup and Darjeeling Gold Cup.
In the year 1982, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1983, East Bengal won IFA Shield and DCM Trophy.
In 1983 DCM Trophy Semifinal, East Bengal defeated Sparewood Kolmatinak by 1-0. The match was played on 17th November. The winning goal was scored by KrishnaGopal Choudhury.
In the year 1984, East Bengal won IFA Shield and Sanjay Gandhi Gold Cup.
In 1984 IFA Shield semifinal East Bengal defeated Bangkok Bank by 1-0. On 25th September the semifinal match was played. The winning goal was scored by Biswajit Bhattacharya.
In the year 1985, East Bengal won Federation Cup, IFA League and Darjeeling Gold Cup.
East Bengal Club became the first Indian club to represent the country in the finals of Asian Cup Championship in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) in 1985-86 after their triumph in the preliminary round in Colombo.
The Asian Club Cup Group Stage 3 Qualifying Round was played in Sri Lanka. On 2nd August East Bengal played their first match against New Road Club of Nepal. East Bengal thrashed the Nepal side by 7-0. For East Bengal Biswajit Bhattachrya scored 4 goals. Debashis Roy scored two goals. One Own Goal was scored by Birebdra Pradhan.
The Asian Club Cup Group Stage 3 Qualifying Round was played in Sri Lanka. On 5th August East Bengal played their Second match against Abahani Krira Chakra of Bangladesh. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Debashis Roy scored the winning goal.
The Asian Club Cup Group Stage 3 Qualifying Round was played in Sri Lanka. On 7th August East Bengal played their third match against Pakistan Airlines. East Bengal won the match by 2-0. Debashis Roy and Biswajit Bhattachrya scored one goal each.
The Asian Club Cup Group Stage 3 Qualifying Round was played in Sri Lanka. On 10th August East Bengal played their fourth match against Valencia Club. East Bengal thrashed their opponents by 9-0. This was the highest margin victory for East Bengal against Foreign Clubs. For East Bengal, Debashis Roy scored 3 goals, Jamshed Nasiri and Monojit Das scored two goals each, Debashis Mishra and Samer Choudhury scored one goal each.
The Asian Club Cup Group Stage 3 Qualifying Round was played in Sri Lanka. On 17th August East Bengal played their final group match against Sanders Club. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Jamshed Nasiri scored the goal. Thus East Bengal finished as the Group Champions and qualified for Final of Asian Cup Championship.
In the year 1986, East Bengal won IFA Shield, Sait Nagjee Trophy and Stafford Cup.
On 16th October, 1986 East Bengal played against Thimpu of Bhutan in Governors Gold Cup at Group Stage. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Chibuzor scored the winning goal.
In the year 1986 East Bengal club was clubbed with two foreign teams in the group stage of the IFA Shield. On 10th December, 1986, East Bengal played against Abahani Krira Chakra. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Emeka scored the goal for East Bengal.
In the year 1986 East Bengal club was clubbed with two foreign teams in the group stage of the IFA Shield. On 17th December, 1986, East Bengal played against Leventis United. East Bengal won the match by 3-1. For East Bengal Biswajit Bhattachrya, Sudip Chatterjee and Ranjit Karmakar scored one goal each.
In the year 1987, East Bengal won IFA League and Airlines Gold Cup.
In the year 1987, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1988, East Bengal won IFA League and Airlines Gold Cup.
In 1988 at J. C. Guha Trophy East Bengal faced Dhaka Mohamadan Sporting at Group stage. On 10th May East Bengal thrashed the Bangladesh club by 5-0. Chima Okeri scored 3 goals while Bikash Panji and Uttam Mukherjee scored one goal each.
In the year 1989, East Bengal won IFA League and Durand Cup.
In the year 1990, East Bengal won IFA Shield, Durand Cup, Rovers Cup and Airlines Gold Cup.
In 1990, East Bengal crowned second time Triple Crown. A record in the History of Indian Football.
In 1990 DCM Trophy East Bengal defeated Royal Nepal Airlines 2-0. On 31st October, the match was played. Sudip Chatterjee and Bikash Panji scored one goal each.
In 1990 Rovers Cup Semifinal East Bengal met East Rafa Club of Bahrain. On 17th November, in the semifinal East Bengal defeated East Rafa by 1-0. Chima Okeri scored the winning goal.
In 1991, East Bengal won IFA League, IFA Shield and Durand Cup.
East Bengal won the Durand Cup for three consecutive years (1989-1991).
In the year 1991, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1991, East Bengal won IFA League without CONCEDING a GOAL.
In the year 1991, East Bengal participated in Asian Cup Winners Cup.
In 1991 BTC Cup, East Bengal was in same group with Brothers Union. They faced on 31st May. East Bengal defeated Brothers Union by 1-0. Bikah Panji scored the winning goal.
On 9th November, 1991 East Bengal played their home match against Abahani Krira Chakra at Asian Cup Winners Cup. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Bikah Panji scored the winning goal.
In the year 1992, East Bengal won Airlines Gold Cup.
On 15th September 1992, East Bengal Played against Abahani Krira Chakra in the Semifinal of Bordoloi Trophy. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Chibuzor scored the winning goal.
On 24th September, 1992, East Bengal Played against Royal Nepal Airlines at ATP Trophy in group stage. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Sudip Chatterjee scored the winning goal.
On 26th December, 1992, East Bengal Played against Royal Nepal Airlines at DCM Trophy in group stage. East Bengal won the match by 3-0. Kuljit Singh scored the Hat-trick.
On 2nd April, 1992, East Bengal Played against Victoria Sporting at Airlines Gold Cup in group stage. East Bengal thrashed Victoria Sporting 6-0. For East Bengal Kuljit Singh, Tausef Zamal, Chibuzor, Subir Ghosh and Bhaichung Bhutia scored. One Own Goal was scored by Golam Mustafa.
In the year 1993, East Bengal won IFA League, Durand Cup and Wai Wai Cup at Nepal.
In the year 1993, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1993, East Bengal participated in Asian Cup Winners Cup.
In the year 1993, East Bengal won one international tournament in Nepal. They defeated RCT of Nepal in the final by 1-0. However, before the final match, earlier in the Group Stage East Bengal played against the same opponent. On 5th June East Bengal won the match by 3-0. Sisir Ghosh scored two goals while Kiron Khonghai scored the other goal.
On 6th October 1993, East Bengal faced Al Jawra of Iraq in home match of Asian Cup Winners Cup. In the first round match East Bengal thrashed Al Jawra by 6-2. This was one of the greatest win for East Bengal against foreign teams. Carlton Chapman scored 3 goals, Akil Ansari, Sisir Ghosh and Kumaresh Bhawal scored one goal each for East Bengal.
In the year 1994, East Bengal won IFA Shield and Rovers Cup.
In the year 1994, East Bengal participated in Asian Cup Winners Cup.
In 1994 East Bengal played at Sri Lanka in Asian Cup winners Cup Group Stage. In their first match against Lagoon Sports Club on 5th August 1994, East Bengal won the match by 4-0. Carlton Chapman scored two goals. Sisir Ghosh and Sanjay Majhi scored one goal each.
In the year 1995, East Bengal won IFA League, IFA Shield, Durand Cup, Airlines Gold Cup & McDowell’s Cup
In the year 1995, East Bengal participated in Asian Cup Winners Cup.
In 1995 at Airlines Gold Cup, East Bengal and Nepal Sports Development Authority were clubbed in same group. On 7th April, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated the Nepal side 4-0. Bhaichung Bhutia scored 2 goals, Kiran Khongsai and Monoharan scored one goal each.
In 1995 at Airlines Gold Cup, East Bengal and Abahani Krira Chakra were clubbed in same group. On 15th April, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated Abahani Krira Chakra 5-1. Sisir Ghosh scored hat-trick. Munna and Monoharan scored one goal each.
On 5th November 1995, East Bengal played their home match against New Radiant Club in Asian Cup Winners Cup Match. East Bengal won by 2-0. Biswanath Mondal and Bhaichung Bhutia scored the goals.
In the year 1996, East Bengal won Federation Cup, IFA League, IFA Shield and Coca Cola Cup.
In the year 1996, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In 1996 at IFA Shield, East Bengal and Friends Club, Nepal were clubbed in same group. On 30th January, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated Friends Club 3-0. Mohammad Mizanoor Rahman scored hat-trick.
On 8th February 1996 East Bengal clashed with Dhaka Mohamadan Sporting in IFA Shield final. Both the teams were locked 1-1 in the regulation time and in extra time. In the penalty-shootout East Bengal won by 4-2. In the regulation time Ranjan Dey scored for East Bengal.
On 24th September 1996 East Bengal clashed with Nepal Army XI in Coca Cola Cup final. East Bengal defeated Nepal Army XI by 2-1. Tausef Zamal and Sergei Kutov scored the goals for East Bengal.
In 1996 at Rovers Cup, East Bengal and Nepal XI were clubbed in same group. On 30th November, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated Army XI by 3-1. Debjit Ghosh, Sarvanan and Tausef Zamal scored the goals.
In the year 1997, East Bengal won Super Cup, IFA Shield & McDowell’s Cup.
In the year 1997, East Bengal participated in Asian Cup Winners Cup.
East Bengal humiliating Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the Federation Cup Semi Finals on 13th July, 1997. Before this match, all the Football followers almost drew the picture of a Mohun Bagan victory in their mind, with a new system, 3-2-3-2 termed as Diamond, introduced by their coach Amal Dutta. The famous P.K. – Amal rivalry attracted 1 lakh 31 thousands spectator to the Yuva Bharati Krirangan on 13th evening. The match had so much impact in the nation that the Broadcast Ministry was compelled to broadcast the match LIVE on Doordarshan. But since the announcement was too late, it resulted a record attendance in the History of World Football in a Match comprising of 2 Club teams.
On 23rdAugust 1997, East Bengal played their home match against Tribhuban Club in Asian Cup Winners Cup Match. East Bengal won by 8-0. Bhaichung Bhutia scored 2 goals. One goal each was scored by Sosa, Naushad Musha, Hugo Garcia, Nazisul Haq, Falguni Dutta, Sarvanan.
On 25th August 1997, East Bengal played their away match against Tribhuban Club in Asian Cup Winners Cup Match. East Bengal won by 3-0. Bhaichung Bhutia, Hugo Garcia and Omelo scored for East Bengal.
In 1997 at Governors Gold Cup, East Bengal and Bhutan XI were clubbed in same group. On 28th October, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated Bhutan XI by 3-0.Bhaichung Bhutia scored two goals and one goal was scored by Debnarayan Choudhury.
On 8th November 1997, East Bengal played their home match against Kawasaki Verudi of Japan in Asian Cup Winners Cup Match. East Bengal won by 1-0. Omelo scored the winning goal for East Bengal.
In 1998, the name of the club was changed from the East Bengal Club to the Kingfisher East Bengal Football Club as United Breweries obtained a 50% stake in the club. Within the constitution of the club a Private Limited Company was formed covering the affairs of the football team under the name and style of "United East Bengal Football Team Private Limited”.
In the year 1998, East Bengal won IFA League and Airlines Gold Cup.
In 1998 at IFA Shield, East Bengal and Jurong FC were clubbed in same group. On 15th October, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated Bhutan XI by 3-0.Opoku scored two goals and one goal was scored by Omelo.
In the year 1999, East Bengal won IFA League.
In the year 1999, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 1999, East Bengal participated in Asian Club Championship.
In 1999 at IFA Shield, East Bengal and Badda Jagarani were clubbed in same group. On 16th November, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated Badda Jagarani by 1-0. Saroj Das scored the winning goal.
In the year 2000, East Bengal won National League, IFA League, IFA Shield, McDowell’s Cup.
In the year 2000, East Bengal won IFA League without losing a Match (Unbeaten Champion).
In the year 2001, East Bengal won IFA Shield and Airlines Gold Cup.
In the year 2002, East Bengal won National League, IFA League, IFA Shield, Durand Cup and Independence Day Cup.
In the year 2003, East Bengal won National League, IFA League and ASEAN Cup at Indonesia.
East Bengal was the first Club to win Back to back National League in the History of Indian Football.
East Bengal is the first Club of India to win a high profile tournament like ASEAN CUP.
In 2003 at ASEAN CUP, East Bengal club got the invitation to play the tournament at Indonesia. East Bengal and Philippine Army XI were clubbed in Group D. On 16th July, both the teams faced in group match. East Bengal defeated Philippine Army XI by 6-0. Bhaichung Bhutia scored 5 goals with a hat-trick. The other goal was scored by Mahesh Gawli.
In the quarter final of ASEAN Cup on 21st July, East Bengal faced Parsita Tangerang. East Bengal won the match by 2-1. Bhaichung Bhutia and Bijen Singh scored one goal each.
In the semi final of ASEAN Cup on 24th July, East Bengal faced Petrokimia Putra. East Bengal won the match by 7-6 on Penalty shootout. In the regulation time and in extra time both the teams were locked at 1-1. Bhaichung Bhutia scored the goal in the regulation time.
In the final of ASEAN Cup on 26th July, East Bengal faced BEC Tero Sasana. East Bengal won thematch by 3-1 and lifted the first ASEAN Cup. It was the biggest international tournament that East Bengal has won so far. For East Bengal Bhaichung Bhutia, Mike Okoro and Alvito D’Cunha scored one goal each.
In the year 2004, East Bengal won IFA League, Durand Cup and San Mihuel International Cup at Nepal.
In the year 2004, East Bengal participated in AFC Cup.
East Bengal reached Quarter Final of AFC Cup, first Indian Club to reach at Quarter Final.
In 2004 AFC Cup East Bengal was in Group E. Along with East Bengal, the other teams were Geylang United FC of Singapore, Negeri Sembilan FA of Malaysia and Island FC of Males. On 10th February 2004 in away match East Bengal faced Geylang United FC. East Bengal won the match by 3-2. Cristiano Junior scored two goals and one goal was scored by Bijen Singh.
In 2004 AFC Cup East Bengal was in Group E. Along with East Bengal, the other teams were Geylang United FC of Singapore, Negeri Sembilan FA of Malaysia and Island FC of Males. On 25th February 2004 in home match East Bengal faced Negeri Sembilan FA. East Bengal won the match by 4-2. For East Bengal Cristiano Junior scored two goals and one goal each was scored by Mike Okoro and Bhaichung Bhutia.
In 2004 AFC Cup East Bengal was in Group E. Along with East Bengal, the other teams were Geylang United FC of Singapore, Negeri Sembilan FA of Malaysia and Island FC of Males. On 7th April 2004 in away match East Bengal faced Island FC. East Bengal won the match by 2-1. For East Bengal one goal each was scored by Mike Okoro and Bhaichung Bhutia.
In 2004 AFC Cup East Bengal was in Group E. Along with East Bengal, the other teams were Geylang United FC of Singapore, Negeri Sembilan FA of Malaysia and Island FC of Males. On 21st April 2004 in home match East Bengal faced Island FC. East Bengal won the match by 3-0. For East Bengal one goal each was scored by De Silva, Mike Okoro and Cristiano Junior.
In 2004 East Bengal Club associated with a professional soccer club manager FMMI International and they helped East Bengal get a romping deal with Leicester City then an English Premier League side.
In August 2004, East Bengal played in the four team Pepsi Max Challenge at the Walkers Stadium with hosts Leicester City, Spanish side Real Mallorca and Maritimo who finished sixth in the Portuguese League at that time.
In the year 2005, East Bengal won the Super Cup.
In the year 2005, East Bengal participated in AFC Cup.
In 2005 IFA Shield, East Bengal defeated Mohunbagan by 4-0.
In 2005 AFC Cup East Bengal was clubbed with Mukti Yodha in Group A. On 11st May 2005 in away match East Bengal faced Mukti Yodha. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Bijen singh scored the winning goal.
In 2005 AFC Cup East Bengal was clubbed with Nebitci Balkanabat in Group A. On 25st May 2005 in home match East Bengal faced Nebitci Balkanabat. East Bengal won the match by 3-2. Jeremiah scored Hat-trick.
In the year 2006, East Bengal won IFA League.
On 27th October, 2006 BBC News has published an interesting article on their Website on India’s most successful club East Bengal. The article was published on 26th October in the South Asia section of their Website : news.bbc.co.uk
On 11th November 2006, east Bengal Club felicitated Legend Sudhir Karmakar.
In the year 2007, East Bengal won Federation Cup.
On 14th April 2007, East Bengal Welcomes FIFA President Mr. Joseph Sepp Blatter on his first official trip to India.
On 15th April 2007, FIFA President Mr. Joseph S. Blatter arrived at the East Bengal Club Tent on his historic official visit to the Club to discover India’s pride – East Bengal Club where the football tradition is very strong, with enormous Fan base around the world. Mr. Blatter was received today at the Club by Hony. General Secretary Mr. Kalyan Mazumdar, Asst. Secretary Dr. Santi Ranjan Dasgupta & Director of Kingfisher East Bengal Football team Mr. Amit Sen.
On 15th April 2007 Members of the East Bengal Junior team which won the India Leg Finals of this year’s Manchester United Premier Cup along with members of East Bengal U-19 team welcomed FIFA President Mr. Joseph S. Blatter with placards on his arrival in front of the Club Tent.
On 15th April 2007 East Bengal Club presented a memento to the FIFA President Mr. Joseph S. Blatter during his historic visit to the Club. East Bengal Club Vice-President Mr. Manas Mukherjee presented the memento to the FIFA President on behalf of East Bengal Club.
On 15th April 2007 The Club presented a memento to the AFC President Mr. Mohammed Bin Hammam.
On 15th April 2007, his first ever official historic visit to the East Bengal Club, FIFA President Mr. Joseph Sepp Blatter presented a FIFA memento to club to mark the occasion of his visit to the Club. Mr. Blatter handed over the memento to the Club General Secretary Mr. Kalyan Mazumdar.
On 15th April 2007, East Bengal Club felicitated FIFA President Mr. Joseph S. Blatter at the Club lawn on his arrival to the Club tent on his first ever historic official visit to the Club. He was presented a memento by Club Vice-President Mr. Manas Mukherjee at the stage along with Red & Gold scarf & souvenir.
On 22nd July, 2007 East Bengal Club felicitated Legend Parimal Dey.
On August 6, 2010, East Bengal Club appointed Ideas Unlimited as the consultant for merchandising and marketing the club as a brand for commercial benefits. The agreement with them is for two years to begin with.
With their efforts the club have tied up with BIG 92.7 FM; Body Line Sports & INDTHALIA CORP.
On 13th August 2007, National Award winning Actor, Mithun Chakraborty was felicitated.
On 13th August 2007, Mithun Chakraborty today became the Life Member of East Bengal Club. Eminent persons such as Dr.Amartya Sen, Lata Mangeshkar, Dr. Vijay Mallya, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar are also Life Members of East Bengal Club.
In the year 2008, East Bengal participated in AFC Cup.
In 2008 AFC Cup East Bengal was clubbed with Al-Ahli Sana in Group B. On 18th March 2008 in home match East Bengal faced Al-Ahli Sana. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Edmilson scored the winning goal for East Bengal.
In 2008 AFC Cup East Bengal was clubbed with Al-Wihdat in Group B. On 3rd April 2008 in Away match East Bengal faced Al-Wihdat. East Bengal won the match by 2-0. Ikechukwu and Alvito scored the winning goals for East Bengal.
In the year 2009, east Bengal won Federation Cup.
In the year 2010, East Bengal participated in AFC Cup.
On 1st August, 2010 East Bengal Club’s 91st Foundation Day, the club felicitated their three most legendary players. They are Manilal Ghatak, Tulsidas Balaram & S (Paltu) Roy. All these legendary player has made East Bengal club proud for numerous occasions.
On 1st August, 2010, Club’s Foundation Day, Union Minister of Finance Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the second most powerful man of India after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, became the Life Member of East Bengal Club.
On 1st August 2010, East Bengal Club’s 91st Foundation Day, Club’s Monthly Magazine “East Bengal Barta” was published. It was published by Union Minister of Finance Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
On 1st August 2010, first time East Bengal Club felicitated former Club officials for their contribution for the development of the Club. The Club officials are: Shri Montu Bose, Shri Sujan Banerjee, Shri Arun Bhattacharya, Shri Sunil Poddar, Shri Jyotirmoy Sengupta, Shri Ajoy Srimani and Shri Prabir Sarkar.
On 14th DEcember 2010, East Bengal’s Sahara Kolkata League Match against Techno Aryan was celebrated as the benefit match of former East Bengal Skipper Santo Mitra. Santo Mitra was felicitated by East Bengal Club on the same day. Many Former Legendary footballers presence made the occasion very special. Players like P.K. Banerjee, Sailen Manna, Sudhir Karmakar, Bhaskor Ganguly, Babu Mani, Manoranjan Bhattacharyya, Syed Nayeemuddin were all present in the occasion. West Bengal Sports Minister Shri Kanti Ganguly and IFA Secretary Mr. Utpal Kumar Ganguly was also there in the occasion.
On 4th June, 2011, Government of West Bengal Honorable Sports Minister Sri Madan Mitra was felicitated by East Bengal Club at the Club tent by the Honorable General Secretary Mr. Kalyan Majumdar along with the Exco Committee members of the Club.
On 3rd June, 2011, East Bengal Club flag was hoisted atop Mount Everest, the highest peak of the world. The team of two members Rajib Bhattarcharya and Dipankar Ghosh along with Climbing Sherpas- Furba Sherpa, Karma Sherpa and BC cook Buddhi Magar become the Second Bengal Civilian team to conquer Mt. Everest on May 20th.
In the Season 2010-11, East Bengal won Federation Cup, Mohameddan Sporting Platinum Jubilee Cup and Kolkata League. East Bengal was Runners Up in I-League.
In the Season 2010-11 East Bengal was unbeaten against Arch Rivals Mohun Bagan AC. East Bengal Won 3 and Drawn 1 Match against their Rivals Mohun Bagan.
In the Year 2011, East Bengal Participated in AFC Cup.
In the Year 2011, East Bengal U-19 Team became Runners -Up in U-19 I-League. The Junior Red & Gold Brigade was also Runners- Up in 2010 U-19 I-League.
On 1st August 2011, Hon'ble Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Banerjee was given a warm welcome by the Club with a specially designed flower bouquet on the East Bengal Club Foundation Day celebrations. East Bengal Football Secretary Mr. Santosh Bhattacharya & Executive Committee Member Mr. Debabrata Sarkar presented the flower bouquet to the Hon'ble Chief Minister who is also the Life Member of East Bengal Club.
On 1st August 2011, Legendary Hockey player - 'Padmashri' Leslie Walter Claudius was conferred with 'Bharat Gaurav' award. Hon'ble West Bengal Chief Minister Smt.Mamata Banerjee presented the award to the legendary Hockey Olympian.
Noted footballer Sudhir Karmakar and Sukumar Samajpati was conferred with Life Time Achievement award by East Bengal Club on the Foundation day, 1st August 2011. Hon'ble West Bengal Chief Minister Smt.Mamata Banerjee presented the awards to the former East Bengal players.
Noted match official Dilip Sen and Pradip Nag was felicitated during the Foundation Day celebrations, 1st August 2011 by Honorable West Bengal Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Banerjee.
Noted Sports journalists Shyam Sunder Ghosh & Chittaranjan Biswas (Chiranjib) felicitated during Foundation Day celebrations by Hon'ble West Bengal Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Banerjee.