The Founder and Chairperson of Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), Nita Ambani, on Sunday confirmed the expansion of the Indian Super League (ISL) by welcoming East Bengal FC into the seventh edition of India’s top-flight competition. After the Shree Cement East Bengal Foundation acquisition of the majority stake in East Bengal club and their successful bid, the welcomed one of Bengal’s historic clubs for their maiden ISL journey as the eleventh team in the competition.
“It is such a happy and proud moment for ISL as we welcome East Bengal FC and their millions of fans into the League. The inclusion of both legacy clubs, i.e. East Bengal and Mohun Bagan (now ATK Mohun Bagan) opens limitless possibilities for Indian football, especially for talent development in the state,” Nita Ambani said in an official statement.
“West Bengal has made an immense…
