East Bengal FC’s victory in the Durand Cup 2023 was marred by controversy. There were reports of a subsequent violent assault on Northeast United FC fans. East Bengal FC supporters are accused of hurling racial remarks and bodily objects towards Northeast United FC fans in the event. Following the incident, the Highlanders even published an official statement.
Some of the spectators’ behaviours throughout the fiercely contested and thrilling semifinal were inappropriate for a sporting event. The incident occurred afterthe exciting game ended with an East Bengal FC victory in the penalty shootout. Racism peaked as the Northeast United FC fans accepted their team’s defeat, and it developed into an incident of stoning.
According to reports from witnesses, the wave of violence is believed to have started with racial remarks. Physical objects were hurled towards the supporters as the tenseness increased. Finally, the game’s military contingent was activated, escorting the hounded Northeast supporters off the field.
The Durand Cup Committee has not yet received any official complaints. The football community is eager to see whether there will be any charges. If they are, the organising committee will determine the penalty to be imposed. East Bengal, however, released a statement condemning the act as well.
The incident casts an unflattering focus on the sport and emphasises the need to get rid of anything that detracts from its core. Whatever the outcome, this chapter serves as a sombre reminder of the difficulties that football must face in the modern era.
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