ATK might play their home matches at the Mohun Bagan ground. Goa too not guaranteed full access to its stadium. Looks like ISL-3 is going to get into rough weather. The fixtures haven't been announced yet and it is less than 60 days to kick off.
@ sam. Not yet confirmed. That stadium is being renovated for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. But knowing the attitude of Sundar Raman he will bulldoze his way so that is highly possible. However Mohun Bagan ground seems to be the safest option but has a lot of logistical hurdles.
Here are my predictions for this years ISL. FC Goa even though they have started preparations so late will reach the ISL semifinals. The Ambanis and Jaydev Mody cant afford a bad season for Goa especially with the ownership change. Secondly, elections in Goa are round the corner and there is a strong pro AAP wave going on. If AAP storm to power Jaydev Mody's casinos might run into rough weather. Goa knows that Jaydev Mody isn't interested in football. This is a marriage of benefit. Ambanis get an investor when no one else wanted to get into the ISL and Jaydev Mody gets the goodwill of the Goan population and secures the safety of his casinos. Rumours have it that the Ambanis and Mody are very close and are doing businesses together. It is also rumoured that Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani were brought together by Jaydev Mody dad. Well, the Ambanis owe FC Goa a semi final berth at least for sure
Absolute rubbish. If FIFA cant do anything about MLS and A league, I dont see how ISL will stand as a problem. I dont see USA or Australia banned from football. Besides, noone has said that the ISL will remain a closed league forever. A league didnt have pro rel for 12 years now, and even the FFA doesnt know when the pro rel will be implemented. They are still working on the current model. It can take 3 years...it can take 13 years. No time frame on this. Most importantly, the A league teams have another 10 year license to play in the elite league. Noone will agree for pro rel if the proposal for pro rel by FFA doesnt look viable. As of now, FFA is in no hurry to start a pro rel. There have been failed attempts to expand A league, and you are talking about pro rel here.
ISL clubs got the Money . Don't think AFC licensing will be tough for them . And its stupid to expect them to have it all in 1-2 years esp in this league format .
ISL clubs got the Money . Don't think AFC licensing will be tough for them . And its stupid to expect them to have it all in 1-2 years esp in this league format .
bad signing....too slow to cause any threat to any defence. Will end up like Trezeguet or Del Piero. I doubt he will last 30 mins a game considering the hectic schedule ISL has. Expected someone better.
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Here are my predictions for this years ISL. FC Goa even though they have started preparations so late will reach the ISL semifinals. The Ambanis and Jaydev Mody cant afford a bad season for Goa especially with the ownership change. Secondly, elections in Goa are round the corner and there is a strong pro AAP wave going on. If AAP storm to power Jaydev Mody's casinos might run into rough weather. Goa knows that Jaydev Mody isn't interested in football. This is a marriage of benefit. Ambanis get an investor when no one else wanted to get into the ISL and Jaydev Mody gets the goodwill of the Goan population and secures the safety of his casinos. Rumours have it that the Ambanis and Mody are very close and are doing businesses together. It is also rumoured that Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani were brought together by Jaydev Mody dad. Well, the Ambanis owe FC Goa a semi final berth at least for sure