KOLKATA: After I-League defending champions Minerva Punjab’s refusal to travel to Srinagar on Monday for its much-anticipated match against Real Kashmir FC, heavyweights East Bengal are sitting on the fence regarding taking a decision over its participation in their match in the city on 28 February, Press Trust of India reports.
This match was originally scheduled to be held on 10 February, but was postponed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) over heavy snowfall.
However, with the fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks on 14 February being massive, East Bengal are hoping that the AIFF opts to change the venue of the game in order to avoid the fate suffered by Minerva, which has already approached the Delhi High Court for justice.
“We have sent a letter to AIFF and we are awaiting the revert. Let them reply and then we will decide the next course of action,” East Bengal CEO Sanjit Sen told PTI.
“AIFF has to let us know when and where the match is going to be held. Once they let us know, we will decide our stance.
“No office bearer or executive board member has communicated to me about taking a legal route. I am not aware of any development like this. As for our stand, we are awaiting AIFF response which should come in a couple of days. Then we will decide internally what’s the appropriate way forward.”
