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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Churchill Bros appeal CAS order before Swiss Federal Tribunal, decision awaited
Churchill Brothers were earlier declared as I-League champions by AIFF Panaji: Churchill Brothers FC have clarified that the Swiss Federal Tribunal has rejected their request for a stay on the Court of Arbitration (CAS) operative award but there is no decision yet on their appeal. Churchill have moved the Swiss Federal Tribunal against the Switzerland-based CAS order that set aside the AIFF appeals committee decision, which had adjudged that the re-registration of Mario Barco by the Varanasi-based club made him an ineligible player. Points were forfeited following a protest by three clubs – Churchill, Namdhari and RKFC -- leaving them lower in the table. The CAS panel, an independent international body that settles disputes related to sport through arbitration, also ordered the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to 'adjust the points table of the I-League and declare Inter Kashi as champions.' Churchill were previously declared as champions with the AIFF having a trophy presentation ceremony in Goa. 'After having been notified of the CAS award in the procedure concerning the eligibility of Mario Barco for Inter Kashi, our club filed an appeal before the Swiss Federal Tribunal. As a first step, we requested the Swiss Federal Tribunal for the stay of execution of the CAS Operative Award. Unfortunately, the Swiss Federal Tribunal rejected our request for a stay on the Operative Award. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Some People Are Now Using Baking Soda on Their Scalp Read More Undo 'Nonetheless, and contrary to what has been wrongly reported by certain media, the Swiss Federal Tribunal did not reject our appeal. In fact, the procedure before the Swiss Federal Tribunal is still ongoing, waiting for notification of the motivated award by CAS and therefore the matter is sub-judice before the Swiss Federal Tribunal,' Churchill said in a statement on Tuesday. The club said they are 'fully committed to use all legal remedies at its disposal to seek justice and ensure its participation in the coming ISL season.' According to reports, Churchill had requested the Swiss top court to issue super-provisional and provisional measures, including a suspension of the CAS ruling and, alternatively, permission for the club to participate in the upcoming ISL 2025–26 season. Reports said the court in its ruling noted that 'it is not possible to conclude, on the basis of the explanations provided by the appellant, that the latter's interests clearly outweigh those of Inter Kashi FC, given that both clubs are at risk of not being able to play in the Indian first division.' On its website under the 'Frequently Asked Questions' section, CAS said 'judicial recourse to the Swiss Federal Tribunal is allowed on a very limited number of grounds, such as lack of jurisdiction, violation of elementary procedural rules (e.g. violation of the right to a fair hearing) or incompatibility with public policy.'
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Churchill Bros appeal CAG order before Swiss Federal Tribunal, decision awaited
Churchill Brothers were earlier declared as I-League champions by AIFF Panaji: Churchill Brothers FC have clarified that the Swiss Federal Tribunal has rejected their request for a stay on the Court of Arbitration (CAS) operative award but there is no decision yet on their appeal. Churchill have moved the Swiss Federal Tribunal against the Switzerland-based CAS order that set aside the AIFF appeals committee decision, which had adjudged that the re-registration of Mario Barco by the Varanasi-based club made him an ineligible player. Points were forfeited following a protest by three clubs – Churchill, Namdhari and RKFC -- leaving them lower in the table. The CAS panel, an independent international body that settles disputes related to sport through arbitration, also ordered the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to 'adjust the points table of the I-League and declare Inter Kashi as champions.' Churchill were previously declared as champions with the AIFF having a trophy presentation ceremony in Goa. 'After having been notified of the CAS award in the procedure concerning the eligibility of Mario Barco for Inter Kashi, our club filed an appeal before the Swiss Federal Tribunal. As a first step, we requested the Swiss Federal Tribunal for the stay of execution of the CAS Operative Award. Unfortunately, the Swiss Federal Tribunal rejected our request for a stay on the Operative Award. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stylish New Mobility Scooters Available for Seniors (Prices May Surprise You) Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Search Now Undo 'Nonetheless, and contrary to what has been wrongly reported by certain media, the Swiss Federal Tribunal did not reject our appeal. In fact, the procedure before the Swiss Federal Tribunal is still ongoing, waiting for notification of the motivated award by CAS and therefore the matter is sub-judice before the Swiss Federal Tribunal,' Churchill said in a statement on Tuesday. The club said they are 'fully committed to use all legal remedies at its disposal to seek justice and ensure its participation in the coming ISL season.' According to reports, Churchill had requested the Swiss top court to issue super-provisional and provisional measures, including a suspension of the CAS ruling and, alternatively, permission for the club to participate in the upcoming ISL 2025–26 season. Reports said the court in its ruling noted that 'it is not possible to conclude, on the basis of the explanations provided by the appellant, that the latter's interests clearly outweigh those of Inter Kashi FC, given that both clubs are at risk of not being able to play in the Indian first division.' On its website under the 'Frequently Asked Questions' section, CAS said 'judicial recourse to the Swiss Federal Tribunal is allowed on a very limited number of grounds, such as lack of jurisdiction, violation of elementary procedural rules (e.g. violation of the right to a fair hearing) or incompatibility with public policy.'
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
This is not the end, fight for justice continues: Churchill
Churchill Brothers were declared champions in April and handed the I-League trophy, but after the CAS order on Friday, finish second behind Inter Kashi Panaji: Churchill Brothers FC have admitted that Friday's verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has stung them, but maintained that the resolve remains unshaken. Having finished at the top of the I-League table with 40 points, the two-time former champions were made to wait till the All India Football Federation's appeals committee decided on a case involving Namdhari FC and Inter Kashi. That verdict went against second-placed Inter Kashi, and Churchill were officially crowned champions in April, with the trophy presentation ceremony in Goa. Three months later, the Switzerland-based CAS panel, an independent international body that settles disputes related to sport through arbitration, set aside the appeals committee decision – second such decision which was overturned -- and ordered AIFF to 'adjust the points table of the I-League and declare Inter Kashi as champions.' 'We have received the CAS decision in the Mario Barco ineligibility case today. To every fan who stood by us, who bled red and believed in what was right, we feel your pain. We know what this club means to Goa. This verdict may sting, but it will not shake our resolve. The truth has not been silenced; it's only waiting for its moment,' Churchill said in a social media post on Saturday. The club said they will continue to fight. 'This is not the end. Our fight for justice continues. And we promise you, Churchill Brothers will not stop until Goa gets the honour it truly deserves,' said Churchill. CAS ruled in favour of Inter Kashi in a dispute over Spanish striker Mario Barco's registration after the Varanasi-based side registered the player twice—a move that was challenged and deemed invalid by the AIFF appeals committee. Barco 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 later made a return to the team in February since Julen Perez's contract termination during the January transfer window left a vacant foreign spot. Kashi challenged the appeals committee order, arguing that the green signal to register the player came from the League Committee. Arguing before CAS, the AIFF said its League Committee lacked the authority to render any final and binding clarification or opinion on the interpretation of Article 6.5.7 in response to the AIFF competitions department's query CAS, however, set aside the appeals committee decision and ordered AIFF to 'adjust the points table of the I-League and declare Inter Kashi as champions.' The final points table leaves Kashi at the top with 42 points, two more than second-placed Churchill.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Churchill Brothers on CAS I-League verdict: ‘Our fight for justice continues'
Churchill Brothers on Saturday said its 'fight for justice continues' after the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) ruling announced Inter Kashi as the 2024-25 I-League winner. CAS ruled in favour of Kashi in a dispute over Mario Barco's registration after the side registered the Spanish player twice—a move that was challenged and deemed invalid by the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) Competitions Committee. AIFF had previously announced Churchill Brothers as the winner of India's second-tier, after which Kashi challenged the decision in CAS. ALSO READ | Inter Kashi becomes I-League champion — CAS rejects AIFF Appeals Committee ruling 'To every fan who stood by us — who bled red and believed in what was right — we feel your pain. We know what this club means to Goa,' Churchill Brothers' statement began. 'This verdict may sting, but it will not shake our resolve. The truth has not been silenced — it's only waiting for its moment. This is not the end. Our fight for justice continues. And we promise you — Churchill Brothers will not stop until Goa gets the honour it truly deserves,' it concluded. With CAS's decision on Friday, Kashi gained an additional three points, taking its total to 42—enough to clinch the title ahead of provisional leader Churchill Brothers, which dropped to second with 40 points.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Inter Kashi pip Churchill Brothers in topsy-turvy I-League title race after second CAS victory
The final points table leaves Inter Kashi at the top with 42 points, two more than second-placed Churchill Brothers PANAJI: Three months after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) declared Churchill Brothers FC as the I-League winners and hastily handed over the trophy during a ceremony in Goa, the federation announced Inter Kashi FC as the new champions on Friday. The announcement follows orders from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), after the Switzerland-based tribunal set aside the AIFF appeals committee decision, which had adjudged that the re-registration of Mario Barco by the Varanasi-based club made him an ineligible player. Points were forfeited following a protest by three clubs – Churchill Brothers, Namdhari and Real Kashmir -- leaving them lower in the table. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The CAS panel, an independent international body that settles disputes related to sport through arbitration, however set aside the appeals committee decision issued on May 31 and ordered AIFF to 'adjust the points table of the I-League and declare Inter Kashi as champions.' The final points table leaves Kashi at the top with 42 points, two more than second-placed Churchill. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Real Kashmir finished third with 37 points. 'We won on the pitch, fair and square, but many could not accept that,' said club president Prithijit Das. 'Our club is barely two years old, which played the I-League with heart and grit. Maybe because we weren't part of the old order, false cases were filed, our integrity questioned, our name dragged. We didn't give up. We went all the way to CAS, fought steadily, and won.' Significantly, this was the second win for Kashi at CAS in as many months after the Swiss body had previously overturned the appeals committee decision of taking away three points that were awarded by the disciplinary committee as Namdhari fielded an ineligible player (Cledson da Silva) 'This win is not just ours. It's a reminder of what sport should stand for; passion, fairness, and honesty, not politics,' said Das. AIFF was quick to readjust the league points table and officially declare Kashi as the new champions. 'CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi as winners of the I-League 2024-25. The AIFF congratulates Inter Kashi on being adjudged champions,' AIFF said in a statement. With the CAS order and AIFF's statement, the I-League title race has now finally concluded, more than three months after the teams had played the last round of matches. On the final day, Churchill had their chances to settle the race on the ground itself but only ended up drawing 1-1 against Real Kashmir in Srinagar. Kashi, who were almost out of the race, turned the standings on its head after scoring twice in four stoppage-time minutes for a 3-1 win against Rajasthan United. The players celebrated at their home ground, believing they had come from behind not just for a win but also a memorable triumph. 'It was a very difficult time for everyone at the club but in the end, victory is ours. We have won not just the I-League title, but our name and respect as well,' said Das. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
