Aizawl FC demand promotion-relegation in restructured top division

AIZAWL FC HAVE BACKED the demands of East Bengal and Mohun Bagan about the re-structuring of Indian football, and spoken out in favour of an open system for the future top division league.

Mr Robert Royte, president of the club which became the Champions of India in the 2016-17 season, said that promotion relegation should not be scrapped in the new unified league that has been proposed to eliminate the split between I-League and ISL. 

The People's Club has opposed the franchise fee system, which, possibly being several times their annual budget, makes it almost impossible for them to play in a closed top division league. 

Mr Royte has previously met up with central sports minister Vijay Goel, who had delivered personal assurance earlier that he would make sure Aizawl FC does not face forced relegation due to re-structuring of leagues.

Aizawl FC also demanded that the new league, whatever it may be called, should be monitored and overseen by the AIFF only; which sounded like a vote of no confidence for IMG-Reliance, who currently own and operate ISL almost on their own, complete with its own disciplinary body. 

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