Internet Desk: The Goa Football Association (GFA) has said that the punishment meted out to FC Goa and its owners by the Indian Super League(ISL) regulatory commission is too harsh and will act as a dampener for the tournament.
Elvis Gomes, president of GFA said that the rules of ISL are seen to be different in all aspects of the game and as such it calls for a review of the verdict by an appropriate forum which needs to examine the matter afresh.
“GFA will consult with the club owners and render all assistance that may be needed,” said Gomes in a press release.
FC Goa co-owners Shrinvas Dempo and Dattaraj Salgaocar too were surprised by ISL’s verdict and had also issued a joint statement.
“We are studying the order and considering all options before us,” stated FC Goa co-owners Dempo and Salgaocar.
India’s former Captain Bruno Coutinho said, “This is wrong and harsh judgment and extremely disturbing.
“The owner made a mistake, so what? But this is an unfair punishment of Rs. 11 crore. Both the owners are good people and have done a lot for football. On what grounds have they fined Rs. 11 crore and on what basis have they been docked for 15 points?” Coutinho questioned.
India’s former goalkeeper Brahmanand Sankhwalkar said, “The judgment is very bad, and for this to come after four months is extremely unfair. I don’t understand what they have to gain and it is very bad for football. Both Dattaraj and Shrinivas are gentlemen and have done a lot for football. Show us what they have done to deserve this,” he added.
In an unprecedented decision, Indian Super League side FC Goa was slapped with a whopping fine of Rs. 11 crore while their co-owners Shrinivas Dempo and Dattaraj Salgaocar were banned for two and three seasons respectively for “bringing disrepute” to the tournament.
The ISL Regulatory Commission took the decisions after the conclusion of the hearings in Mumbai relating to the controversy surrounding the scuffle between Chennaiyin FC’s Brazilian marquee player Elano Blumer and FC Goa officials after the ISL second season final in Margao in December last.