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NorthEast United FC Defends Durand Cup Title in Thrilling Final
23 Aug
Summary
- NorthEast United FC to defend Durand Cup title
- Final match against Diamond Harbour FC in Kolkata
- Durand Cup is Asia's oldest football tournament
On August 23, 2025, NorthEast United FC will look to defend its Durand Cup title as it takes on Diamond Harbour FC in the final of Asia's oldest football tournament. The match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Last year, NorthEast United FC won their first Durand Cup championship after beating record-time champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the summit clash. The Highlanders will now face a new challenger in Diamond Harbour FC, who have reached the final for the first time.
The Durand Cup, which was first held in 1888, is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third oldest in the world. Over the decades, the prestigious event has seen numerous teams and players compete for the coveted trophy. As NorthEast United FC and Diamond Harbour FC prepare for the final, football fans across the region eagerly await the outcome of this historic match.
