Mohun Bagan conquered Indian football by winning the ISL on Sunday, March 19, 2023, beating Bengaluru FC in the final with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wanting the team to now eye the world cup
After witnessing Began’s performance, the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee wants the club to win the ‘World Cup’ and ‘conquer the world’.
Chief Minister of the West Bengal, who claims herself as an ardent supporter of Began, was present at the club tent on Monday, March 20. She felicitated the manager and players in front of thousands of supporters.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee wants Mohun Bagan to lift the FIFA World Cup after ISL 2023 win
It was a magical time for the venerable Kolkata club when Mamata set out to turn Mohun Bagan into world-beaters and challenged them to compete against the best footballing nations.
In a statement, Mamata with a vibrant voice said during the programme that “Mohun Bagan has to be the best in the world. I want to bring the World Cup through you.”
She further added that “Why won’t Mohun Bagan play against Brazil? Why won’t Mohun Bagan play against Poland? Why won’t Mohun Bagan play against Italy? We have to play against them. We have to conquer the world.”
If you’re wondering whether Bagan can win the World Cup, let us make it clear, Clubs are unable to participate in the FIFA World Cup, which Argentina recently won. It is a competition between nations. Therefore, NO in that respect! The World Cup cannot be won by Mohun Bagan. India can win the World Cup and qualify for it, but not any club.
The FIFA Club World Cup is the World Cup that Mohun Bagan has a chance to win. Mohun Bagan is eligible to participate in the Club World Cup, an annual competition between the best continental clubs, and if they prevail, they will be crowned champions of the competition.
It is uncommon for national teams to play clubs in matches. A nation and a club can now participate in a competitive match. However, a national team and a club can participate in a friendly game or exhibition match for a charitable cause. However, those contests are regarded as unofficial matches because they lack any competitive value.
Prior to this, ATK Mohun Bagan FC won the Indian Super League (ISL) title after defeating Bengaluru FC on penalties in the championship game. Mamata Banerjee announced a financial incentive for the champions worth 50 lakh as a way to express her happiness over the Kolkata-based club’s victory.
Beyond the field of play, Banerjee has big plans for Mohun Bagan, including winning the world championship and bringing it to India. She said, “We need to win the war on the world stage. The World Cup should come. Through you, I want to bring the World Cup.”
Many people share Banerjee’s vision for Mohun Bagan and Indian football, and her supporters are hoping that it will materialize in their lifetimes.