EntMnt Xclusive Indian Super League 2016 News and Update
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ATK star Hume retained in Canada squad
Atlético de Kolkata’s ace striker Iain Hume has been retained in a 23-man Canadian squad for their World Cup home and away qualifying matches against Mexico on March 25 and March 29 respectively.
After making a comeback to the national team for the first time in a year in a 1-0 friendly loss against the USA recently, the veteran attacker seems to be very much in head coach Benito Floro’s scheme of things, as his selection suggests.
32-year-old Hume scored 11 goals in ISL 2015, including two hat-tricks, and helped his team reach the semi-finals, where they lost to eventual champions Chennaiyin FC.
Indian Super League: Elano Blumer – I have not insulted or abused FC Goa co-owner
Chennaiyin FC’s marquee player, Elano Blumer has denied all allegations levelled against him by FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar who claimed and lodged an FIR against the Brazilian for having allegedly assaulted him in an altercation after the Indian Super League (ISL) final.
The former Galatasaray midfielder was arrested for a few hours before been granted bail and just as his lawyer claimed, the Brazilian stated that the charges against him were silly.
“At no point in time have I acted in a manner that will bring disrepute to Chennaiyin FC or the sport of football. The allegations made against me by the FC Goa owner are completely false and baseless. I deny all such frivolous accusations. I have in no manner caused any hurt or wrongfully restrained or insulted or physically abused Mr Dattaraj Salgaocar as has been alleged by him,” Elano mentioned in his letter, as reported by The Times of India.
He stated that FC Goa players and officials were seen abusing the match officials and according to him, it was an unsportsmanlike attitude.
“I felt that such action by the players and officials of FC Goa was uncalled for and in bad taste. It completely spoilt the jubilant and celebratory atmosphere after an incredible final. It was one of the best matches I have ever been part of in my career. Since I share extremely good relations with some of the Brazilian players in FC Goa, including coach Zico, I tried to calm the situation,” he shared his version of the controversial incident which marred the second edition of the ISL final.
He went on to claim that FC Goa players and a few members of their management instead manhandled him while he was looking to instil sense by speaking to some of the Brazilian contingent of the Gaurs.
“This traumatised me completely and before I could even react, some of them held me by the neck and certain others started pushing me. I was later given to understand that the group of people who heckled and manhandled me included members of the FC Goa management and their team owner.
“At the police station, I was still stunned by the entire incident that took place at the stadium and hence was not in a position to comprehend the proceedings that took place at the police station. I was told that the police officials were trying to get access to my passport and thereby restrict my ability to go back to Brazil. However, I was in a state of shock,” he explained.
The ISL is expected to give its verdict on the “unsporting behaviour of the (Goan) franchise” next month.
Source:- Indian Super League: Elano Blumer – I have not insulted or abused FC Goa co-owner - Goal.com
Chennaiyin FC’s marquee player, Elano Blumer has denied all allegations levelled against him by FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar who claimed and lodged an FIR against the Brazilian for having allegedly assaulted him in an altercation after the Indian Super League (ISL) final.
The former Galatasaray midfielder was arrested for a few hours before been granted bail and just as his lawyer claimed, the Brazilian stated that the charges against him were silly.
“At no point in time have I acted in a manner that will bring disrepute to Chennaiyin FC or the sport of football. The allegations made against me by the FC Goa owner are completely false and baseless. I deny all such frivolous accusations. I have in no manner caused any hurt or wrongfully restrained or insulted or physically abused Mr Dattaraj Salgaocar as has been alleged by him,” Elano mentioned in his letter, as reported by The Times of India.
He stated that FC Goa players and officials were seen abusing the match officials and according to him, it was an unsportsmanlike attitude.
“I felt that such action by the players and officials of FC Goa was uncalled for and in bad taste. It completely spoilt the jubilant and celebratory atmosphere after an incredible final. It was one of the best matches I have ever been part of in my career. Since I share extremely good relations with some of the Brazilian players in FC Goa, including coach Zico, I tried to calm the situation,” he shared his version of the controversial incident which marred the second edition of the ISL final.
He went on to claim that FC Goa players and a few members of their management instead manhandled him while he was looking to instil sense by speaking to some of the Brazilian contingent of the Gaurs.
“This traumatised me completely and before I could even react, some of them held me by the neck and certain others started pushing me. I was later given to understand that the group of people who heckled and manhandled me included members of the FC Goa management and their team owner.
“At the police station, I was still stunned by the entire incident that took place at the stadium and hence was not in a position to comprehend the proceedings that took place at the police station. I was told that the police officials were trying to get access to my passport and thereby restrict my ability to go back to Brazil. However, I was in a state of shock,” he explained.
The ISL is expected to give its verdict on the “unsporting behaviour of the (Goan) franchise” next month.
Source:- Indian Super League: Elano Blumer – I have not insulted or abused FC Goa co-owner - Goal.com
Romeo Fernandes and Mandar Rao Dessai fined by AIFF
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday fined FC Goa duo Romeo Fernandes and Mandar Rao Dessai for their their failure to turn up for the Indian national camp before the 2015 SAFF Championships.
The duo took part in the 2015 Indian Super League (ISL) finals on the 20th of December, just two days before the date of the reporting date of Stephen Constantine's camp. Incidentally, FC Goa lost the final to Chennaiyin FC 3-2.
"Both players have been fined Rs.40000 each and have been suspended for three months," an AIFF official confirmed to Goal.
However, the date of suspension commenced from the 22nd of December which means the ban has elapsed since and the players are free to play in AIFF organised competitions.
Their parent club, Dempo SC have incidentally flown to Gangtok to particiapte in the business round of the I-League second division starting March 26th.
Source:- Dempo news: Romeo Fernandes and Mandar Rao Dessai fined by AIFF - Goal.com
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday fined FC Goa duo Romeo Fernandes and Mandar Rao Dessai for their their failure to turn up for the Indian national camp before the 2015 SAFF Championships.
The duo took part in the 2015 Indian Super League (ISL) finals on the 20th of December, just two days before the date of the reporting date of Stephen Constantine's camp. Incidentally, FC Goa lost the final to Chennaiyin FC 3-2.
"Both players have been fined Rs.40000 each and have been suspended for three months," an AIFF official confirmed to Goal.
However, the date of suspension commenced from the 22nd of December which means the ban has elapsed since and the players are free to play in AIFF organised competitions.
Their parent club, Dempo SC have incidentally flown to Gangtok to particiapte in the business round of the I-League second division starting March 26th.
Source:- Dempo news: Romeo Fernandes and Mandar Rao Dessai fined by AIFF - Goal.com