Dear @FIFAcom ,
We seek your kind attention to a prima facie incident of discriminatory supporter conduct during the Calcutta Football League match held at Barasat Stadium on 07.09.2026 at 5P.M. between @eastbengal_fc and @mohunbagansg
The attached video records supporters of @mohunbagansg repeatedly chanting “উদ্বাস্তু” (Udbastu —“Refugee”), apparently directed at East Bengal FC and/or its supporters in derogatory reference to their perceived historical displacement and regional/social origin.
Such conduct warrants investigation under Article 15 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which addresses discriminatory and derogatory conduct based on protected grounds including ethnic, national and social origin. Also whether Article 15 or any other provision is applicable is for the competent authorities to determine after reviewing the evidence and relevant regulations.
We therefore request competent authorities @FIFAcom@IndianFootball@theafcdotcom and the competent disciplinary authorities to take cognisance of the footage, investigate the incident and determine whether disciplinary proceedings and sanctions are warranted under the applicable FIFA/AIFF regulations.
This is not a request to suppress football rivalry. It is a request to ensure that derogatory targeting of people on the basis of their origin or displacement has no place in football.
We request an impartial investigation and appropriate action in accordance with the applicable regulations.
We also wish to respectfully draw the kind attention of the Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge of Youth Services & Sports, Government of West Bengal, @IndranilKhan to this incident and request his intervention into this matter.
Video courtesy: Collected from Social Media
Also requesting all fan groups/pages/pages associated with our club @torch__bearers@EB_BadgebFC@EBFC_TRGP@RGL_2022@ProbasheEB@ebfchistory@ebbu1920 to kindly amplify.
#teamaikya #JoyEastBengal #EBFC
President Droupadi Murmu handed over the President’s Cup of the Durand Cup Tournament 2026 to the winning team, East Bengal Football Club, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani, President of the Durand Football Tournament Society; Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Presidents of the Society; and officials and players of East Bengal Football Club.
Witnessed the Durand Cup final match in Kolkata today. I congratulate the East Bengal club on winning the Cup. Their relentless determination and impeccable teamwork have brought victory and glory to them.
Edmund Lalrindika’s hat-trick and the team’s clinical display ended a 22-year wait in style.
True spirit of Indian football on display during the finals. Well done, Red & Gold Brigade!
@QEBNA They seem to be so shocked! Saw some posts saying ref should have booked David for mocking of the GK n defenders ... the way he scored the 3rd goal and assisted 4th, is incredible to watch.
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