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Kolkata giants East Bengal would be looking to approach the India Football Association in order to ask for a reduction in the punishment given to players Lalrindika Ralte and Mehtab Singh. After the duo had manhandled the referee, IFA had suspended them for one match apart from a Rs. 1 lakh fine.

The Indian Football Association has imposed a one-match ban on East Bengal players Lalrindika Ralte and Mehtab Singh after the duo was accused of manhandling the referee during their match against Peeless SC. Apart from them, EB’s team manager and goalkeeper have also been suspended from IFA events.

ATK forward Jobby Justin has expressed his disappointment at East Bengal’s misbehaviour concerning his transfer to ISL, stating that they have very friendly when he was scoring goals for them. The striker also opened up about his nervy initial moments during his maiden national call-up.

Mohun Bagan reached the semis of the 129th edition of the Durand Cup as they defeated Indian Navy team, thanks to Spanish playmaker Francisco Gonzalez, who converted from the spot to score the lone goal. The Indian Navy side did extremely well to hold Mohun Bagan goalless in the first half.