FC Goa Suspends Operations Amid ISL Crisis: 'No Alternative'
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Firstpost•06-01-2026, 12:30
FC Goa Suspends Operations Amid ISL Crisis: 'No Alternative'
- •FC Goa has suspended its first-team operations due to the unresolved crisis in Indian football, following Bengaluru FC's similar decision.
- •CEO Ravi Puskur informed players, coach, and staff, stating the club had 'no alternative' given the prolonged uncertainty.
- •Despite being a strong team (2019-20 ISL shield winner, current Super Cup champion), FC Goa was forced to halt operations.
- •The club made a symbolic gesture by pausing play in their AFC Champions League 2 match on December 24 to highlight the crisis.
- •AIFF approved Rs 7 crore for the upcoming ISL season; an emergency meeting is called to discuss the 2025-2026 short-term edition.
Why It Matters: FC Goa halts operations due to Indian football's unresolved crisis, highlighting industry-wide uncertainty.
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