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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Mohun Bagan refuse to release players for India camp
Image credit: Mohun Bagan's X handle KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan Super Giant are on a collision course with the All India Football Federation. A day after crashing out of the Durand Cup, the Indian Super League champions have decided to put their foot down in releasing their players for the ongoing national camp in Bengaluru, citing the Jose Molina-managed team's own preparation of the AFC Champions League Two and dealing a blow to new India coach Khalid Jamil's preparations for the Central Asian Football Association Nations Cup. Of the 35-odd players picked by Jamil for the preparatory camp, Mohun Bagan have seven, the most from a single team. They are Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia Ralte 'Apuia', Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad and goalkeeper Vishal Kaith. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! East Bengal have three players — Anwar Ali, Jeakson Singh and Naorem Mahesh Singh — called up for the same camp. East Bengal will take a call on releasing the trio after the tournament. India have been invited to play in the CAFA Nations Cup, co-hosted by Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and starting from Aug 29. This will be Jamil's first assignment as India coach. The AIFF had earlier sought cooperation from the clubs to release the players. But it has been learnt that essentially two factors — the federation's 'neglect' towards player welfare and the tournament being held outside the Fifa window — have forced the Bagan management to take a confrontational approach towards AIFF's request. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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First Post
a day ago
- First Post
Mohun Bagan outright refuses to send players for Indian national camp, slams AIFF for 'negligence'
A total of 13 players, including seven from Mohun Bagan, are yet to report at the Indian senior men's national camp that is being conducted by newly-appointed head coach Khalid Jamil in Bengaluru and got underway on 15 August. Mohun Bagan Super Giant are set to compete in the AFC Champions League Two after winning the ISL League Winners Shield earlier this year. PTI Reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan on Monday bluntly refused to release their players for the ongoing national camp, stressing that it is 'not mandatory' outside a FIFA window and accusing the All India Football Federation of 'negligence' over player welfare. The on August 15 ahead of next month's CAFA Nations Cup, but 13 players, including seven from Mohun Bagan, are yet to join the camp. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Initially, their absence was attributed to the club's Durand Cup commitments. But even after the in the quarter-finals in Kolkata on Sunday, the club has stood firm, citing their upcoming AFC Champions League Two opener against Turkmenistan's Ahal FC at Salt Lake Stadium on 16 September. More from Football Hitting out at the federation, a Mohun Bagan official pointed to the case of skipper Subhasish Bose, who has been sidelined since suffering an injury during India's Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in March this year. 'Every time they take our players, three-four of them return injured, and the AIFF is least bothered to communicate, compensate, or even check on them,' the official told PTI. 'Look at Bose… He is under rehab, has missed the entire season so far, we are paying his salary, and yet the federation hasn't even called once to inquire about him.' He further added: 'Unless it is a FIFA international window, it is not mandatory for the club to release its players as there is no compensation in case of injury. Hence, we are not releasing anyone for this camp.' The seven Mariners missing from the camp include Anirudh Thapa, Deepak Tangri, Lalengmawia, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad and Vishal Kaith. Forward Manvir is already nursing an injury. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Mohun Bagan have also denied the release of four youngsters – Dippendu Biswas, Suhail Bhat, Priyansh Dubey and T Abhishek Singh – who are with the India U-23 side preparing for next month's AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Qatar. 'Abhishek is a vital cog in our defence in the absence of Bose, and so are Dippendu, Suhail and Priyansh. We will not release them either,' the official said. Bhat also has a niggle. Mohun Bagan's defiance comes even as the AIFF, in its statement, thanked Jamshedpur FC for releasing coach Khalid Jamil 'in the national interest' despite the ongoing season, and appealed for 'cooperation' from all clubs. The Mariners earned a direct entry to the AFC Champions League Two group stage by winning the ISL League Shield last season. Following their September 16 opener at home, they face Sepahan SC (Iran) and Al Hussein (Jordan) in successive away fixtures, before hosting Al Hussein again on November 4. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Their campaign concludes with away and home ties against Ahal (November 25) and Sepahan (December 23). FC Goa, who made the cut to the group stage after a 2-1 victory over Omani champions Al Seeb in the preliminary stage fixture, are in Group C and open their group campaign against Al-Zawrra of Iraq at home on September 17. But four of their players – Hrithik Tiwari (goalkeeper), defenders Boris Singh and Sandesh Jhingan and midfielder Udanta Singh – have reported at the camp.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
Mohun Bagan refuses player release, calls for better AIFF player welfare
Mohun Bagan, the reigning Indian Super League champions, has refused to release players for India's national camp, deeming it 'not mandatory' outside of FIFA-recognized windows. Even after their elimination from the Durand Cup in a quarterfinal defeat, the club remains firm in its decision, citing their crucial upcoming AFC Champions League Two commitments starting September, highlighting the tension between club and country priorities. Player Welfare Concerns: Club Calls for AIFF Accountability A Mohun Bagan official raised concerns over AIFF's approach to injuries involving released players. They pointed to captain Subhasish Bose, who remains sidelined following an injury during an Asian Cup qualifier back in March. The official lamented, 'We've heard nothing from the federation… not even a check-in', calling the AIFF negligent toward player health and support. What the AIFF Says? Mixed Signals on Player Release Balancing Act: Clubs Must Support National Team While Managing Player Fatigue Clubs play a pivotal role in the success of both domestic competitions and international commitments. The Caretaker clash underscores broader concerns around player workload and calendar congestion, a challenge echoed globally. Notably, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel advocated for moderation in international windows, citing the physical toll on players forced to balance overlapping club and national duties. A recent study on the Africa Cup of Nations found that players' club workloads decline significantly after international tournaments, underscoring the long-term impact on performance and health. Mohun Bagan's stance reflects a growing concern among clubs about player welfare, contractual rights, and fixture congestion. While releasing players can benefit the national team, it also raises risks of injury and fatigue, especially when compensation or support is unclear outside FIFA windows. A collaborative dialogue between clubs and the AIFF, with shared planning around player release, medical coordination, and fixture scheduling, is vital to ensure sustainability and performance at all levels. Mohun Bagan's refusal to release players for national duty spotlights the delicate balance between club obligations and national priorities, emphasizing the need for structured player welfare measures and calendar cooperation.
