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AIFF Faces ₹17.64-23.52 Lakh Fine for ASEAN Cup Exit
Times Now reports that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will face a fine of at least ₹17.64 lakh if it confirms India’s withdrawal from the FIFA ASEAN Cup more than 30…
The Story in Brief
Times Now reports that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will face a fine of at least ₹17.64 lakh if it confirms India’s withdrawal from the FIFA ASEAN Cup more than 30 days before the tournament starts. If it pulls out later, the fine rises to ₹23.52 lakh. The withdrawal is due to a scheduling clash with India’s October 3 friendly against Brazil.
An AIFF insider told Times Now that an advance payment of over ₹10 crore, possibly between ₹30-40 crore, has already been sent for the Brazil match. The insider said the advance is supposed to be reimbursed but the game cannot be cancelled. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has reportedly pushed for the Brazil friendly, linking it to his campaign ahead of upcoming elections.
The Indian Opinion
The AIFF’s choice between a Brazil friendly and a regional tournament has revived the old complaint that India chases glamour over substance. But the native perspective is more practical: the Brazil game could bring ticket revenue and political mileage for the federation. The real test is whether the advance payment, reportedly over ₹30 crore, is actually recoverable. If not, the fine will be the least of AIFF’s problems.
Source: timesnownews.com
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