The team may not be banned
Preliminary information is that Kerala Blasters FC will not be banned. FSDL, the operator of ISL, takes the punitive action. However, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) also has a strong role in this regard. Kerala Blasters FC is the club with the most fans in the Indian Super League. The 2022-2023 season also saw the highest number of spectators for the matches of Kerala Blasters FC. So there is little chance of banning Kerala Blasters FC.
What is the action?
If not banned, then the fans are waiting to know what action will be taken against the team. Punitive measures like deduction of points and heavy fines are likely to come against Kerala Blasters FC. The deduction of points will adversely affect the 2023-2024 season of Kerala Blasters FC. Because, 10 – 15 points may be the decision to cut. In that case, the decision will be a big setback for the team.
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The winner’s shield dream may be dashed
If the points are cut, it will not be possible for Kerala Blasters FC to achieve the dream of League Winners Shield in the next season as well. Otherwise the other clubs in the ISL will have to go down that much. At present, the only sanction that does not affect the performance of Kerala Blasters FC is fine. After the 2015 ISL final, FC Goa was fined Rs 50 lakh for not participating in the medal ceremony. However, the ISL five-member committee sentenced FC Goa to deduct 15 points and pay a fine of Rs 11 crore.
What happened next…
However, with FC Goa appealing the verdict, the 15-point deduction was avoided and the Rs 11 crore fine was reduced to Rs 6 crore. Action was also taken against the then owners of FC Goa. In short, there is a possibility that Kerala Blasters FC may go for an appeal whatever the punishment. Kerala Blasters FC owners are sure to capitalize on that.