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Churchill Brothers refuses to return the original trophy, leading to ongoing legal battles and controversy.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday ruled in favour of Inter Kashi, crowing them I-League champions, displacing Churchill Brothers.
Inter Kashi had secured a stay order from the Court of Arbitration for Sport against awarding the I-League trophy to Churchill Brothers.
Churchill Brothers had provisionally topped the table with 40 points after the final round on April 6. However, their title and ISL promotion hung on the outcome of Inter Kashi’s disputed points from their January 13 match against Namdhari SC, which Namdhari had won 2-0.
Goan side Churchill Brothers have accused AIFF of staying silent while their deserving I-League title was stolen from them.
Churchill Brothers finished provisionally on top of the I-League table, but Inter Kashi could overtake them with three points pending before the AIFF Appeal Committee.
Churchill Brothers are in front at the completion of all matches, but Inter Kashi have an appeal for 3 points pending, which should make them champions.
Gokulam Kerala FC have a great chance of gaining promotion to the ISL as we head into the final round of the I-League this week.
Churchill Brothers edged Gokulam 1-0 in Kozhikode.
Gokulam are unbeaten in the second division with a win and a pair of draws.
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