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Kolkata: The AFC and the FIFA delegates paid a visit to East Bengal club. The officials not only visited the club but also visited the gym, ground as well as the cafeteria. Joining the FIFA and AFC delegates, there were also representatives from IMGR and AIFF, Chirag Tanna and Sunanda Dhar. The Red and Gold brigade showed a power point presentation to the representatives followed by a lunch at the café.
“We proposed the issue of One Nation-One League to the representatives. We want 18 teams to participate in the league and if required we will also play the ISL in the near future. However in no condition we would pay the franchisee fee, but we have no problem in paying the entry fee” said East Bengal official Debabrata Sarkar.
On being questioned that only a team can play from city, which means if that be the case East Bengal will have to play, Sarkar said, “Our Chief Minister has said there would be no problem in playing in such conditions. However these decisions can be sorted out in a meeting.”
After this the delegates visited Mohammedan Sporting Club where the club officials too voiced out their opinions and also about their history and legacy.
After this, the AFC and FIFA delegates paid a visit to Mohun Bagan where they were welcomed by Srinjoy Bose and Debasish Dutta. The ground, the stadium, the fan zone and the craze of the CFL was informed to the delegates. Debasish Dutta also informed that the club itself was formed before the Federation was formed. Anjan Mitra greeted each of the representatives by presenting a bouquet of flowers.
The party then left for Bengal club where the meeting will be held followed by a dinner party. According to the sources legendary Dutch footballer Marco van Basten might visit the City of Joy as a FIFA representative.