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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
I-League: Churchill Brothers triumph as AIFF appeals panel knocks Inter Kashi out for second time
Churchill Brothers will be allotted two additional points after Inter Kashi fielded 'ineligible' Mario Barco in their draw against the former champions at Raia Panaji: The I-League title race has taken another turn after the AIFF appeals committee adjudged that Inter Kashi fielded an ineligible player for multiple games in the second leg of the competition. The appeals committee heard an appeal from Churchill Brothers, Namdhari FC and Real Kashmir, and ruled that the re-registration of Mario Barco by Inter Kashi made him an ineligible player. 'The rules do not provide for re-registration for anyone who has been ousted from the season due to a season ending injury/illness,' chairperson of appeals committee Rajesh Tandon said in the order on Saturday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The appeals committee had earlier rejected Kashi's plea against Namdhari fielding an ineligible player to announce Churchill as champions. Kashi have challenged the decision at the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) where the matter is expected to be decided later this month. In the provisional standings, Churchill had 40 points, a point more than Kashi, while Real Kashmir were third with 37 points. The appeals committee order means Kashi's games where Mario was fielded would result in forfeiture. Churchill will now get two additional points, taking their points tally to an unassailable 42, regardless of the pending appeal before CAS. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo's Astrology says 'Churchill Brothers, with 42 points, are the undisputed champions,' Churchill said on Tuesday. 'After this order, Churchill's championship win has been affirmed. The I-League trophy will continue to be in Goa. Churchill Brothers are grateful to the judicial bodies as they have rightfully upheld our legitimate claims.' Kashi said they would appeal against the judgement at CAS, just like they have done with the previous order where three points allotted to them by the disciplinary committee were returned to Namdhari by the appeals committee. 'While it is unfortunate that Inter Kashi has to approach CAS yet again for a truly free and fair hearing of the matter, it seems to be the new reality of Indian football. The club is flabbergasted that such simple rules and regulations can be twisted and misinterpreted in such a manner through which the club is now suffering without any fault of its own,' Kashi said in a statement. Poll Should Inter Kashi continue their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)? Yes, they deserve another hearing. No, the decision should stand. Records suggest that Mario was part of Kashi's initial squad – which included six foreigners -- for the I-League but was later replaced by Matija Babovic due to what was seen as a season-ending injury. The Spanish striker, however, continued to remain contracted with the club and made a return to the team on Feb 26, 2025 since Julen Perez's contract termination during the January transfer window left a vacant foreign spot. According to the order, the federation's competitions department disallowed Kashi from re-registering Mario on Feb 2, insisting that the request did not comply with clause 6.5.7 of the I-League regulations which states that a foreign player can only be replaced by another foreign player in case an injury or illness prevents the player from continuing to play for the rest of the competition or after mutual termination of the contract. Kashi appealed the decision with the AIFF League Committee which said on Feb 15 that a majority of its members were in favour of approving the club's request to add back player Mario Barco. Kashi fielded Mario for their games starting Feb 26 against Rajasthan United. In its order, the appeals committee said there is no power of review available with the League Committee in I-League regulations. 'A power not available in a statute cannot be exercised by a body which itself is a creature of the statute,' the order noted. 'The unlawful inclusion of a foreign player provided Inter Kashi with an unfair advantage over other clubs adhering to the prescribed regulations,' stated the order. 'Such a violation directly undermines the principles of fair play and the integrity of the I-League. Furthermore, not penalising such a violation would encourage resource-wealthy clubs to buy and rotate more foreign players in their squads. This would directly undermine the principles of equity and equal opportunities which has made the I-League one of the most renowned football leagues of this country till now. '
The Print
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Print
Inter Kashi set to move CAS again after AIFF upholds appeal of Namdhari, Real Kashmir and Churchill
Thus Churchill would rise to an 'unassailable' 42 points and would be champions irrespective of Kashi's appeal at CAS. The AIFF appeals committee's latest judgement means four points would be deducted from Inter Kashi while two would get added to Churchill's tally and Namdhari would get three. New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) I-League club Inter Kashi is set to knock on the doors of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a second time after the All India Football Federation upheld the appeal of Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir and Churchill Brothers against the Varanasi-based club over re-registration of Mario Barco. Inter Kashi would drop to 37 points while sixth-placed Namdhari would jump to 35 points. Inter Kashi said they would appeal against the judgement at CAS — the highest court to adjudicate sports disputes internationally — where an appeal by club is pending. 'Inter Kashi will now appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. While it is unfortunate that Inter Kashi has to approach CAS yet again for a truly free and fair hearing of the matter, it seems to be the new reality of Indian football,' Inter Kashi said in statement and posted it on X. 'The club fully believes that a free and fair hearing at CAS will bring all relevant facts to the forefront. There will be no further comment on this matter at this time,' the club added in the statement. In its order passed on Saturday, the AIFF appeals committee rejected the league committee's earlier decision, saying that the ruling cannot be used for making an ineligible player (Mario Barco) into a valid player for Inter Kashi. In the provisional standings, Churchill had 40 points from 22 matches, one point more than Kashi, while Real Kashmir were third with 37 points. The I-League officially concluded on March 31, and after weeks of uncertainty, the AIFF appeals committee declared Churchill Brothers as champions on April 19. But Inter Kashi appealed against the ruling at CAS, which had asked the AIFF to not declare Churchill Brothers as I-League champions or organise medal ceremony. The CAS had stayed the AIFF's decision while hearing the appeal from Inter Kashi. A ruling from the Deputy President of the CAS Appeals Arbitration Division Sport had stated: 'The All India Football Federation is ordered not to declare the winner of the I-League 2024/2025 or organise a medal ceremony for the I-League 2024-25 until the present arbitration has been concluded.' Amendments to regulations on status and transfer of players ======================================== The AIFF meanwhile announced a set of amendments to its regulations on the status and transfer of players, which will come into effect from June 1. The AIFF said it focuses on enhancing player welfare, supporting women's football and youth football more effectively, and improving regulatory transparency. 'A standout feature of the updated regulations is the increased attention to the rights and well-being of female players,' the sports body said. The AIFF said it has 'introduced provisions addressing menstrual health, allowing female players to take leave from training during the onset of their menstrual cycle. 'Expanded clauses now also cover pregnancy, adoption, and family leave for both players and coaches, aiming to create a more inclusive environment for women in the sport. 'The amendments also introduce structural reforms in player transfers and youth development. New limitations on the number and duration of player loan deals have been set to ensure fairness. 'To safeguard young talent, the AIFF has revised its regulations concerning the registration of minors at academies, emphasising child protection in accordance with FIFA standards.' PTI AH AH TAP This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From OT to the big league: Edmund scripts a spine-chilling comeback
Edmund Lalrindika is now also the only player from the I-League to make it to Manolo Marquez's national team probables Panaji: Edmund Lalrindika remembers holding his teary-eyed sister's hand and telling her, from a hospital bed, not to worry. It was hours before he was to be wheeled into the operation theatre on March 7, 2022. A spine injury had put a question mark over the young striker's future, threatening to end a promising career that saw him captain India juniors. Two doctors that Edmund consulted over his injury told him he would never play football again. The third provided some hope. Football wasn't recommended, but he could try his hand at non-contact sports, 'probably badminton or tennis.' Despite the grim diagnosis from three top doctors, Edmund refused to give up. His life, and that of his near ones, depended on him cutting uncompromising defenders to size. Eighteen months later he was back on the field, and even though it only resulted in Bengaluru FC terminating his contract after a not-too-impressive campaign at the Durand Cup, his move to I-League debutants Inter Kashi in the second tier of Indian football changed everything. The Mizo ended as the club's top scorer, made heads turn with stunning goals in the I-League, trained with Atletico Ottawa, a leading team in the Canadian Premier League, and has now returned to the top-tier of Indian football with East Bengal paying Rs 1 crore, a record sum, for his transfer from Inter Kashi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Keep Your Home Efficient with This Plug-In elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo The striker is now also the only player from the I-League to make it to Manolo Marquez's national team probables. 'Before the surgery, everyone was too tense,' Edmund told TOI recently. 'They knew what the doctors had said, but I told my sister, 'your brother will play football, and I will be my best version as a footballer. I am a Christian, I am a believer, and I had faith. It is this faith that helped me make a comeback.' Edmund, 26, said the signs of his injury were there during the 2021-22 season when he played through pain. 'I should have rested, but I kept going, thinking I'd get a chance (in a star-studded Bengaluru squad).' After a complicated surgery, it wasn't easy. For four months, Edmund was rooted to his bed, helpless. Then he started taking baby steps. It wasn't until a year later that he could jog a bit, then run. The dream of returning to competitive football still appeared far-fetched. Edmund didn't give up. Eighteen months later he returned to play for Bengaluru but it wasn't convincing enough. Parting of ways followed. 'I can understand why Bengaluru terminated the contract. I must thank the club. Although I didn't get enough chances because it's a big club, and I was very young, they provided me with the best facilities, the best rehab (for treatment) and the best doctors. If the club had not provided such support, I would have never made it,' said Edmund. After parting ways with Bengaluru, Edmund was on his own. Nobody wanted to touch him. Understandable for a player who had undergone spine surgery and looked a far cry from the player who was part of every junior India squad from the U-16s in 2013. When Inter Kashi presented him with another opportunity, he quickly grabbed it. The rest, as they say, is history. 'Injuries are part of football. As footballers, when you face such adversities, you need to be tough. My mentality was strong. I always had faith in God and that helped me a lot. When you are down, hit rock bottom, it's important to get up. My understanding about life is now much better than what it was before (surgery). I can deal with anything,' said Edmund. He's a much better footballer too. Across four previous seasons in the Indian Super League (ISL), his numbers made for poor reading: five appearances in 2018-19 was the best he could manage. For the next three, he played two minutes one year, 14 minutes the next and 106 minutes over three appearances the year he got injured. With Inter Kashi, he was the first name on the coach's team list, playing every game. Now he's keen to prove himself in the top tier too with East Bengal, and of course the national team, where he is no stranger to the India jersey 'I am not new to East Bengal. I've played there before but got injured. I always wanted to come back; it's one of the biggest clubs in India. Even with the national team, I know I can do better. There are many players who have played alongside me (during junior days). I always believed that I could catch up with them. They've been my teammates before. I believe I can be there (on top) one day,' said Edmund.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Edmund Lalrindika replaces Irfan Yadwad in provisional India squad for Thailand friendlies
Inter Kashi striker Edmund Lalrindika will replace Irfan Yadwad in the provisional India squad for its matches in the June international window, with the latter unavailable due to medical commitments. 'Forward Edmund Lalrindika will report to the Senior India National Team camp on May 18, in place of Irfan Yadwad, who will be unavailable due to an appendix operation,' the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said in a statement on Thursday. The Blue Tigers are scheduled to have a 10-day national camp in Kolkata, starting May 18, after which it will travel to Thailand for a friendly next month. India is currently eyeing three consecutive qualifications in the AFC Asian Cup, and is drawn in Group C with Bangladesh, Hong Kong China, and Singapore in the third round of qualifiers. The first two qualifiers in Group C, between India and Bangladesh in Shillong, and between Singapore and Hong Kong, China, in Singapore, ended in stalemates, leaving all four teams with a point apiece. After the friendly, Manolo Marquez's team will travel to Hong Kong to play it at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon City on June 10. FULL INDIA SQUAD Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh Chahal, Amrinder Singh. Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Konsham Chinglensana Singh, Anwar Ali, Thangjam Boris Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Nikhil Prabhu. Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes. Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte. Head Coach: Manolo Márquez. Related Topics Irfan Yadwad
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Churchill's Dimitriou named Best Coach of I-League
Dimitris Dimitriou helped Churchill finish top with a point on the final matchday against Real Kashmir Panaji: Dimitris Dimitriou has been adjudged as the best coach of this season's I-League after he guided Churchill Brothers FC to the top of the league table. Dimitriou, 55, arrived at Churchill after a troubled stint at TRAU where he did well but was forced to part ways after falling out with the management. This season, with last season's coach Francesc Bonet unable to return to India due to 'immigration issues', Churchill handed charge to the Cyprus coach. Churchill finished top with a point on the final matchday against Inter Kashi. However, Inter Kashi, who finished second, has appealed the AIFF's decision to declare Churchill as the champions before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Varanasi-based side can finish on top, if they get the three points that were taken away by the AIFF appeals committee. 'Our focus was always on the title,' the coach said after Churchill finished ahead of Inter Kashi by a point. 'Every point that we have won is through the blood and sweat of the players. They deserve to be champions.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Meanwhile, Churchill's Pape Gassama was named Best Midfielder. The Senegalese had six goals and an assist in 21 appearances for the club. Prolific striker David Castaneda of Sreenidi Deccan FC was named the Best Player of the I-League. Even though Sreenidi finished the league in ninth place, Castaneda netted 17 goals across 22 matches to top the chart. Another Goan side, Dempo SC , bagged the Fair Play Award. The five-time national champions finished a respectable seventh. They were second in the table after the first five rounds but injuries and late signings hampered their prospects. In the Indian Women's League (IWL), Gokulam Kerala FC 's Fazila Ikwaput was the top scorer for the second season in a row and won the Best Striker award. Fazila hammered in 24 goals as the Kerala side finished second in the standings with 29 points from 14 matches behind table-toppers East Bengal (37 points). Awards: I-League 2024-25: Best Player and Highest Scorer: David Castaneda (Sreenidi Deccan); Syed Abdul Rahim Award for Best Coach: Dimitris Dimitriou (Churchill Brothers); Best Midfielder: Pape Gassama (Churchill); Jarnail Singh Award for Best Defender: Daniel Goncalves (Shillong Lajong); Best Goalkeeper: Jaspreet Singh (Namdhari); Best Emerging Player: Hridaya Jain (Delhi); Fair Play Award: Dempo; Best Match Organisation: Gokulam Kerala; Best Media Activities: Rajasthan United. IWL 2024-25: Best Striker: Fazila Ikwaput (Gokulam Kerala); Best Goalkeeper: Elangbam Panthoi Chanu (East Bengal); Best Defender: Purnima Kumari (Sethu FC); Best Midfielder: Hemam Shilky Devi (Gokulam Kerala); Best Match Organisation: Gokulam Kerala; Best Media Activities: East Bengal FC.
