East Bengal came back from 2-0 down to level 2-2, but a late winner by Mumbai City FC dashed their hopes.
As far as results are concerned, 2024 was arguably the worst year ever for the Indian men's football team.
East Bengal have climbed up from the bottom of the table in the Indian Super League.
The Indian Super League side now look ahead to their next Group A clash against Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings on Tuesday, aiming to build on this hard-earned draw.
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Sunil Chhetri, who retired in June this year from international football, said he is still coming to terms with his decision.
India defender Anwar Ali was on Thursday cleared to play for East Bengal after the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Players Status Committee issued him a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The Delhi High Court was on Friday told that the Players Status Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will withdraw its order suspending India defender Anwar Ali.
The AIFF on Tuesday slapped a four-month suspension on Anwar after finding the defender "guilty" and asked him and the two clubs to pay a huge compensation of Rs 12.90 crore to Mohun Bagan
India's star defender Anwar Ali has been handed a 4-month suspension by AIFF.