Kerala Blasters BAN: The controversy surrounding Kerala Blasters still continues. After the AIFF Disciplinary committee REJECTED pleas for a rematch, now the AIFF has charged the Blaster’s head coach Ivan Vukomanovic for “bringing the game into disrepute.” As per reports, a notice has been served to the Kerala gaffer after he and his side walked off the pitch for an alleged controversial goal scored by Bengaluru FC in the ISL eliminators. Follow ISL 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Kerala Blasters BAN: Ivan Vukomanovic CHARGED by AIFF, Disciplinary Committee HANDS Notice to Kerala Blasters gaffer for ‘bringing the game into disrepute’ – Check Out
The final punishment that is set to be given to the Kerala Blasters is yet to be decided but in all likelihood to be slapped with big repercussions. The incident took place in the ISL eliminator when a quick taken free kick was objected to by Kerala Blasters. Following a scuffle with the referee, the head coach and the Kerala Blasters players walked off.
And now as per reports, a notice has been served to the head coach. The AIFF Disciplinary committee has charged the gaffer for “bringing the game into disrepute.”
Kerala Blasters FC coach Ivan Vukomanovic has been charged separately by the AIFF for “bringing the game into disrepute.” A notice has been served to the coach for the walkout against Bengaluru FC.#IndianFootball #ISL #KBFC
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Kerala Blasters BAN: Ivan Vukomanovic CHARGED by AIFF, Disciplinary Committee HANDS Notice to Kerala Blasters gaffer for ‘bringing the game into disrepute’ – Check Out
Ivan Vukomanovic and co demanded a replay in a letter to the AIFF after the match, which was awarded to Bengaluru FC. Kerala left the field in protest of Sunil Chhetri’s quick free-kick goal. They refused to play in the remaining 24 minutes of extra time. They also demanded that John be barred from refereeing in the future.
Under Article 58 of the AIFF Disciplinary Code (of 2021), dealing with “abandonment” of matches, Kerala Blasters could cough up Rs 6 lakh fine and even may attract disqualification from a competition in progress and/or exclusion from a future competition.
“The AIFF DC has initiated the process whether to impose sanctions on KBFC. A decision is likely in 10 days,” a top source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.
Kerala Blasters BAN: Ivan Vukomanovic CHARGED by AIFF, Disciplinary Committee HANDS Notice to Kerala Blasters gaffer for ‘bringing the game into disrepute’ – Check Out
“Deciding on whether their (KBFC’s) protest was maintainable or not and whether there would be sanction or not, the two issues are total different and not related to each other,” the source added.
“A decision on their protest has been given and now a decision on the sanction issue will come.” The source said multiple hearings could happen before a decision is pronounced by the AIFF panel.
According to Article 58.1: “If a team refuses to play a Match or to continue playing one which has begun, it has committed an offence. Penalty: forfeit of the Match; and fine of at least INR 6,00,000 (Rupees Six Lakh).”
But Article 58.2 reads as: “In serious cases, the offence is aggravated. Penalty: forfeit of the Match; and fine of at least INR 6,00,000 (Rupees Six Lakhs); and disqualification from a competition in progress and/or exclusion from a future competition.”
Kerala Blasters BAN: Ivan Vukomanovic CHARGED by AIFF, Disciplinary Committee HANDS Notice to Kerala Blasters gaffer for ‘bringing the game into disrepute’ – Check Out
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