I know and I am guessing that any merger will be like the NBA and ABA of the United States where only the best from the older league gets into the new league. Do we really believe Mohun Bagan or East Bengal could get into the ISL? Hahaha, your having a laugh if you believe that.
I don't give a shite about history, if you are not fit for the ISL then you should not be in it, simple as that.
Bengaluru FC can be added. East Bengal can not... even in India. Unless there are drastic changes in the way both the Kolkata clubs operate then I do not see them getting in. East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are probably the worst examples of "big clubs" I have ever seen. Do we really believe they can make the step up from mediocrity in I-League to the big boys in ISL. IMG-Reliance are smarter than that.
It is not just about support. Support is a part of it but ownership is the main thing that will matter here. East Bengal may be the more organized of the two but they are still nothing for an ISL side. They would need to revamp the way they operate. That is why I say Bengaluru FC should make it... they have been amazing and modern in the way they operate... I don't see the same with East Bengal. Although they are getting there they are not there yet.
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Please in India Bfc EB are best and can be added eyes closed on revenue basis as well as fanbase
If EB vs ATK happens support will go for East Bengal in the salt lake eyes closed
That will also not allow them by IMG