AIFF Bans Churchill Brothers FC from Player Registration over Pay Dispute

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has handed down a ban preventing Churchill Brothers FC from registering new players at the domestic level, acting on instructions from FIFA's Disciplinary Committee. The sanction stems from an unresolved financial dispute involving player payments.

The ban represents a significant setback for the Goan football club, restricting its ability to strengthen its squad during transfer windows. Churchill Brothers FC has stated its opposition to the ruling, suggesting the club intends to challenge the decision or present its position to the governing bodies.

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee typically imposes such measures when clubs fail to resolve wage-related grievances with players or when payment disputes remain outstanding. The ban remains in effect until Churchill Brothers FC satisfies the outstanding financial obligations that prompted the action.

The development underscores ongoing financial pressures within Indian club football, where payment irregularities have periodically triggered regulatory interventions. Churchill Brothers FC, a prominent club in Indian football, now faces operational constraints as it navigates the dispute resolution process with both domestic and international football authorities.