FIFA has placed a registration ban on Churchill Brothers FC. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) relayed this decision in a letter circulated to member associations on Monday.
The governing body of world football instituted the ban after the Goan club failed to clear the salary of their foreign recruit.
The AIFF’s circular serves to inform all member associations and stakeholders that Churchill Brothers FC, a club registered under the Goa Football Association and identified by its FIFA ID as 14ALA9A, has been subjected to a ban on registering new players.
This decision aligns with the directives set forth by FIFA. The implications of this registration ban are far-reaching and could potentially impact the club’s competitive edge, recruitment strategies, and overall performance on the pitch. While the specifics leading to this decision remain unclear, it is clear that the AIFF is resolute in its commitment to maintaining the sanctity of football in India.
We will reply to FIFA’s letter: Churchill
“My club, Churchill Brothers, has produced more than thousand players in the State of Goa. I have spent more than Rs 500 crore for the benefit of the players and for the beautiful game of football. Churchill Brothers is the only family-run club in the world. If we have to pay players their salaries then we will pay,” stated Churchill Alemao at a press conference on Monday.
“A player named Sunny had complained to FIFA for not paying his salaries and FIFA banned Churchill Brothers Club from registering new players. It is not a ban on our Churchill Brothers Club,” said Churchill.
“On the issue of salary of Sunny, we will write the details about this to FIFA and we will go to the court for justice,” added Churchill.
“Sunny left our club in the middle, violating the contract and that’s why he was not paid fully,” explained Churchill, who added: “We will reply to the FIFA’s letter shortly.”
“We will file our say regarding Sunny’s case and if we have to pay the balance amount to the player then, we will pay,” said Churchill.
