Indian Super League Post-Season 2 Thread

goalkeepar · May 2016

Finally Zico speaks out the truth "I have no words! I feel disgust for the order taken by the committee. How can ISL put such a heavy fine of Rs 11 crore (around $1.6 million), put bans of 2-3 year on owners and docking of 15 points for FC Goa?" Zico said in a statement issued here. . . . . "We were there - coaches Moraci Santana and Bruno Silva saw Elano assaulting Mr (Dattaraj) Raj Salgaocar in our dugout," he insisted. . . . . "That video is clearly cooked! Anyone with sense can see there is a cut before the assault on the owner, and surely all the reaction that came from our team members was not without motive," he added, referring to the video that apparently showed Elano being manhandled by Goa officials and was released before the verdict yesterday. . . . . Zico blamed the entire episode on a controversial goal scored during the match. . . . . "Interestingly, I could notice that in no time you can hear about the second goal of Mendoza that was scored by hand. It was one of the main things that extolled the spirits of those who were in the field as well on the stands. . . . . "They deal with it as nothing really had happened. The video of this goal went viral but they speak that was not conclusive, but an edited video like this one brought such harsh verdict like this to the club," he said. . . . . Earlier, FC Goa co-owners Shrinvas Dempo and Dattaraj Salgaocar had also issued a joint statement, saying that the order has left them shocked. . . . . India's former captain Bruno Coutinho said, "This is wrong and harsh judgment and extremely disturbing. . . . . "The owner made a mistake, so what? But this is an unfair punishment of Rs 11 crore. Both the owners are good people and have done a lot for football. On what grounds have they fined Rs 11 crore and on what basis have they been docked for 15 points?" Coutinho questioned. . . . . India's former goalkeeper Brahmanand Sankhwalkar said, "The judgment is very bad, and for this to come after four months is extremely unfair. . . . . "I don't understand what they have to gain and it is very bad for football. Both Dattaraj and Shrinivas are gentlemen and have done a lot for football. Show us what they have done to deserve this," he added.

munna219777 · May 2016

Punishment will be removed after few weeks. This is a private unsanctioned body punishment just to make a perception that see we can punish FC Goa. FIFA is quiet and still allowing this type of nonsense (league) going on, that is surprising. FC Goa can put a fresh plea in Court and any good lawyer can bring a Stay Order in Court questioning the sanctity of the ban. They will not even give 1 Rupee in Fine, forget about 11 Crores.

reddevil87 · May 2016

Time for popcorn!! Interesting quote from Zico!!

ArsenalFan700 · May 2016

Lets at least wait to see what Delhi Dynamos will do in August instead of already being the sad sacks we are.

For now, ISL haters can rejoice.

coolgagan · May 2016

Zico is just saving his Ma-ester. Nothing more. Nothing less.

ArsenalFan700 · May 2016

He could have saved his compatriot though, both former Brazilian internationals and such.

munna219777 · May 2016

Very interesting indeed.

1) Where is Zico these days? He said all this from Brazil in Portuguese/English to some Indian Journalist? Did he call Press Conference in Brazil?Any TV recording or so? Written statement?

2) Why didnt he depose in front of Inquiry Commission that Elano is the culprit? Why was Zico quiet all through the investigation and spoke only after 5 months? If he had given such statement earlier only, such decision against FC Goa would not have come.

3) Hand goal by Mendoza is the reason? Zico forgot that in 1986 world cup, where he also played, there was famous "Hand of God" goal by Maradona. Was there violence after the match?

4) If Zico, Santana, Silva can issue statement in front of court that Elano assaulted Salgaocar, Case is done. Why didnt they do it?