The dispute stems from a July 2024 contract termination by Anwar Ali of his parent club Delhi FC, followed by his engagement with East Bengal before the transfer was cleared by the AIFF’s Player Status Committee (PSC). In September, the PSC ruled the termination was “without just cause” and ordered Ali banned for four months, while also imposing two transfer-window bans on East Bengal and Delhi FC. 

Mohun Bagan claimed they had been left waiting as the appeal process stalled. In their letter, the club stated:

“The dispute… remains unresolved to date. Despite the passage of more than sixteen months, the matter has not progressed owing to repeated postponements, unilateral adjournments, and significant procedural irregularities. This prolonged delay has effectively denied MBSG timely justice and has caused the Club substantial sporting, financial, and regulatory prejudice.” 

FIFA’s secretariat replied:

“…we can confirm that we will contact your association in due course with regards to the relevant proceedings, as necessary. We thank you for taking note of the above. We remain available for anything further.” 

With FIFA now stepping in, the spotlight is firmly on the AIFF to clarify the reasons for the long delay and set a clear timeline to resolve the case. For Indian football, the outcome may set an important precedent for how player transfers and disputes are managed going forward.

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Elangbai Panthoi Chanu the Indian Keeper hailing from Manipur, Keirak village near Imphal is all set to become the first Indian Footballer to secure a professional contract in Australian league. The talented footballer has joined the Metro United WFC in the South Australian Women’s National Premier League and hopes to make a move from South Australian Women’s premier league to the top-tier prestigious A-League women by the end of the year.

Chanu had started her footballing career with Women football academy in Kakching, Manipur, where she spent four years before making her move forward to Eastern Sporting and then to Manipur police. Chanu has given some exceptional performances in recent times in India’s recent clashes against Kosovo and Hong Kong in the Turkish women’s cup held in Turkey where India finished as the runner ups.

The 28 year old talent will also be training with A-League side Adlaide United, whose coach Adrain Stenta had spotted, her exceptional playing skills and talent at ‘women in sports’ trial in Kolkata last year. Metro United have completed the first two games of the campaign with Chanu to hopefully join them from their third game, potentially giving her more than 20 games to play in the league, play offs and cup competition.

In an interview regarding her achievement she expressed, “This is the first step towards playing in the A-League,” “I am excited about this challenge. I know it won’t be easy for me in Australia, known for its high standards in women’s football but I’ve been preparing for this opportunity for a long time and won’t disappoint.”

The player representative Anuj Kichlu talking about this selection in an interview said, “It was Adrian who spotted Pantoi as a potential target for the future, but since the A-League runs from September to April, he recommended her to Metro United” “There is a small month-long overlap between the state Leagues and A-League, so the top players can be seen in action. The aim is to play in the local leagues and then move forward.”

Metro United coach Paul Morris regarding this transfer told, “She would be a great addition to the squad. She is a top-class goal keeper with international experience and possesses each of the qualities you look for in a goal keeper.” Further adding, “Everyone at Metro United is looking forward to welcoming Panthoi.”

Panthoi has become the fourth player to sign a professional contract with an international club out of the 27 players who attended the ‘women in sports’ elite football trails. Apart from Chanu, earlier Jyoti Chauhan, Kiran Pisda, and MK Kashmina had all joined Croation top-tier club, ZNK Dinamo Zagreb.

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The 22-year-old rising Indian footballer Bijay Chhetri has completed his move from Chennaiyin FC to a Uruguay based Colon Futbol club. It is a loan move until the end of the year with Colon Futbol Club having the option to make this signing permanent. With this Bijay Chhetri becomes the first Indian footballer to sign a contract with a Latin American club.

The 22-year-old talented player Bijay Chettri is from Manipur and began his humble footballing career with Shillong Lajong back in 2016 and made his first senior appearance with Indian arrows in 2018. Since then, the youngster has played for teams like Chennai City, Real Kashmir and Sreenidi Deccan before finally joining Chennaiyin FC this season, his maiden ISL club

Colon Futbol Club has a 116 years long heritage of professional football, based in Montevideo and currently is competing in the second division of Uruguay.

Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani expressed her views on transfer of Bijay as, “We are extremely proud to see Bijay make his way to one of the world’s biggest football nations. Uruguay are forever etched in the game’s history, with four stars on their chest as winners of two Olympic gold medals in 1924 and 1928, the first World Cup in 1930 and then repeating in Brazil in 1950. And Colon Futbol Club are part of that heritage; founded even before the first World Cup. I wish Bijay the very best and we are all hoping for his success as he makes history as the first Indian player to secure a contract with a Latin American club.”

Marcelo Rifas, the director of Colon Futbol club, expressing his views on the transfer said, “When a Bijay’s profile was proposed to us, looking at his videos from the past, his profile and our internal references we got more and more confident of the player. Now we sincerely hope he can come at the earliest and get integrated into our team. We see him as a solid first team player for us. It also helps us open a line of sourcing players from a new marketplace.”

The two-time ISL champions Chennaiyin FC having made a commitment towards nurturing young Indian talent, have roped in Chhetri in July last year, holding up to their end of commitment and since then the talented youngster from Manipur has been honing his skills as a defender under the guidance of expert coaches of the club.

Reacting to his transfer to the Colon FC, Chhetri expressed, “I feel so excited to get this opportunity for the new challenge in my professional career. I hope to put in good performances to enhance my game, repay the trust shown in me by Colon FC and to keep the Indian flag flying high. I am very well aware that If I do well it can pave the way for future Indian players also to move abroad into these markets.

“I wish to sincerely thank Vita Dani and the Chennaiyin FC management along with my agency Soccer Consultants Group for facilitating the transfer. Without their help it wouldn’t have been possible.”

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The 31-year-old Goan started his career in Goa with Fransa-Pax and developed further at Goan heavyweight clubs Salgaocar FC and Churchill Brothers SC. He went on to represent the senior team of Churchill Brothers from 2008 to 2014 before moving to ISL franchise FC Pune City. After a couple of loan spells at Dempo SC, Mohun Bagan SC and Bengaluru FC, the talented central midfielder made a permanent move to the ISL runners-up from last season, Bengaluru FC.

Lenny has also been a regular in the Indian national team, making his debut on 23^rd February 2012 against Oman. The lanky midfielder has finally returned to Goa and will be a Gaur with FC Goa from the coming season. His awareness and tenacity, on and off the ball and ability to keep possession are qualities that will endear him to the Goan faithful and with coach Sergio Lobera.

“It feels great to be back home and back to where it all started for me. I’m absolutely buzzing to play for a club like FC Goa and I cannot wait for the season to get started,” said Lenny on signing his contract.

Having played under Spanish Coach Albert Roca, Lenny won’t take much time in adjusting himself to the similar philosophy of Sergio Lobera and would fit right into the team.

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