It is expected that the disciplinary committee of the AIFF May Fine Kerala Blasters Rs. 5 Crore for their walkout during the knockout game of the Indian Super League (ISL) against Bengaluru FC.
Bengaluru took the lead in the first half of extra-time with Sunil Chhetri’s swift free-kick, but the goal was controversial and sparked protests from the Blasters team. Despite officials’ requests, Coach Ivan Vukomanovic led his players off the field and refused to return.
Violation of Article 18 & Blasters: AIFF May Fine Kerala Blasters
Referee Crystal John eventually abandoned the match, and the club was reported to the disciplinary committee for violating Article 58 of the AIFF disciplinary code. The code stipulates a minimum fine of Rs 6 lakh and disqualification from a competition in progress and/or exclusion from a future competition for such an offense.
As per sources, AIFF May Fine Kerala Blasters but Blasters will not be disqualified from any competition or have points deducted in the next edition of ISL. However, they have been found guilty of the “worst forms of sportsmanship,” and as a consequence, they will be subjected to a substantial fine ranging from Rs 5-7 crore.
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“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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