PANAJI: The disciplinary committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is likely to fine Kerala Blasters Rs 5 crore for their walkout against Bengaluru FC in the knockout game of the Indian Super League (ISL).
Sunil Chhetri’s quickly taken free-kick gave Bengaluru the lead in the first half of extra-time but that controversial goal triggered protests from the Blasters camp. Coach Ivan Vukomanovic then led his players off the field, and despite requests from officials, refused to return to the field.
The match was eventually abandoned by referee Crystal John. The club were referred to the disciplinary committee for violation of Article 58 of the AIFF disciplinary code. The penalty for such an offence, according to the code, is a fine of at least Rs 6 lakh; and disqualification from a competition in progress and/ or exclusion from a future competition.
According to sources, Blasters will not face disqualification from any competition or points deduction from the next edition of ISL, but having been found guilty of the “worst forms of sportsmanship,” there will be a hefty fine ranging from Rs 5-7 crore.
“This is the heaviest fine that AIFF has imposed on any club for breach of the disciplinary code,” a senior official told TOI on Tuesday.
“The committee discussed this and then arrived at a decision. There is no denying that the decision of Kerala Blasters to walkout reflects badly on Indian football.” Whatever sanctions the AIFF imposes, the club will be allowed to lodge an appeal.
Sunil Chhetri’s quickly taken free-kick gave Bengaluru the lead in the first half of extra-time but that controversial goal triggered protests from the Blasters camp. Coach Ivan Vukomanovic then led his players off the field, and despite requests from officials, refused to return to the field.
The match was eventually abandoned by referee Crystal John. The club were referred to the disciplinary committee for violation of Article 58 of the AIFF disciplinary code. The penalty for such an offence, according to the code, is a fine of at least Rs 6 lakh; and disqualification from a competition in progress and/ or exclusion from a future competition.
According to sources, Blasters will not face disqualification from any competition or points deduction from the next edition of ISL, but having been found guilty of the “worst forms of sportsmanship,” there will be a hefty fine ranging from Rs 5-7 crore.
“This is the heaviest fine that AIFF has imposed on any club for breach of the disciplinary code,” a senior official told TOI on Tuesday.
“The committee discussed this and then arrived at a decision. There is no denying that the decision of Kerala Blasters to walkout reflects badly on Indian football.” Whatever sanctions the AIFF imposes, the club will be allowed to lodge an appeal.
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