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The AIFF (All India Football Federation) is likely to freeze relegation in the I-League for the next season after the clubs requested for the same owing to the pandemic. Apparently, the clubs are facing challenges that include short duration of preparation time, reduced training hours and transfers.

Former India international Gouramangi Singh has stated that Sunil Chhetri and Subrata Paul are role models for the future generation of Indian footballers. Having enjoyed a trophy-laden career across India, Singh is currently the head coach of the second division I-League side Bengaluru United.

NEROCA FC president Thangjam Arunkumar is adamant that he is still working on sorting things out with the club despite their main sponsors pulling out and no senior squad available. Former India footballer and captain, Renedy Singh, was also released from his responsibility as head coach.

Gokulam Kerala FC president VC Praveen has expressed his disappointment on AIFF’s decision to impose a fine of Rs 10 lakh each on the five I League clubs by asking why AIFF imposed different penalties for the same offence. Minerva Punjab owner Ranjit Bajaj had also slammed AIFF’s decision yesterday.