Elano charged for assault on FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar on the night of ISL final

FORMER BRAZIL AND Chennayin FC player Elano has been charged on three counts by Margao Police following his altercation with FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar after the ISL final in Goa.

After Chennaiyin FC secured the title, Elano reportedly punched the opponent team's co-owner. The FC Goa team refused to attend the prize distribution ceremony as a result.

After the match Elano was taken to the Margao police station where he remained for 4 hours before being released on bail. He returned to Chennai with the rest of his team.

Finally, the Margao police has charged him on account of 15 testimonies, including from 2 unnamed FC Goa players, under section 334, 341 and 504; two of which are non-cognisable. 

Although Elano has left the country and is under no immediate threat of arrest, having a case against him puts a question mark on whether he will return to India to take part in ISL 2016.