Real Kashmir, Minerva Punjab and Indian Football's Shifting Goalposts (420 Grams)
Former India footballer Ishfaq Ahmed joins the 420 Grams team to discuss the repercussions of All India Football Federation's (AIFF's) decision to reschedule the Real Kashmir FC vs Minerva Punjab I-League match, while Ranjit Bajaj (owner, Minerva), Shamim Meraj (Owner, Real Kashmir) and Sunando Dhar (CEO, I-League) join in to give their sides of the story.
On Feb 18, in the aftermath of the Pulwama attacks Minerva Punjab, decided to not travel to Srinagar to play their I-League football match against Real Kashmir FC, insisting they are willing to forfeit the match and the points. However, the club from Chandigarh filed an appeal later and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to replay the fixture (date yet to be decided). Former India footballer Ishfaq Ahmed joins the team to discuss the repercussions of this decision and the precedent it sets for the future. Ranjit Bajaj (owner Minerva Punjab FC), Shamim Meraj (Owner, Real Kashmir FC) and Sunando Dhar (CEO, I-League) also join in to give their sides of the story.
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