In August 2025, regarding the Durand Cup 2025, which of the following statements is/are accurate? 1. NEUFC won the final against Diamond Harbour FC with a scoreline of 6-1. 2. The final match took place at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Guwahati, Assam. 3. The champion’s purse this year was Rs 1.21 crore, the highest in the tournament’s history.

The correct answer is Both 1 and 3. In News NEUFC retained the Durand Cup by defeating DHFC 6-1 in the final held in Kolkata. Key Points Statement 1 – Correct: North East United Football Club (NEUFC) overcame Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) with a decisive 6-1 victory. Statement 2 – Incorrect: Final was at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, West Bengal, not Guwahati. Statement 3 – Correct: Champions prize money was Rs 1.21 crore, highest in Asia’s oldest football tournament’s history. Runner-up prize - Rs 60 lakh; semi-finalists received Rs 25 lakh each, quarter-finalists Rs 15 lakh. Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia, established in 1888. NEUFC’s back-to-back wins reinforce their dominance in Indian football competitions. Additional Information Durand Cup: Annual football competition held in India; started in 1888. NEUFC: Professional football club based in Guwahati, Assam. VYBK Stadium: Major sports venue in Kolkata; hosts football matches. Champion’s Purse: Monetary award given to the winning team. DHFC: Competitive football club participating in national tournaments.