# Churchill Brothers Take Over Jamshedpur FC Licence for Rs 100 2026-08-14T12:30:57+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Tata Steel has agreed to transfer its entire stake in Jamshedpur Football and Sporting Private Limited to Goa-based Churchill Brothers for a token Rs 100. The deal includes Jamshedpur FC’s ISL sporting licence, 12 players and two coaches. Churchill Brothers will take over their contracts from September 2026, subject to AIFF approvals and other conditions. The transfer is expected to be completed by August 31, ahead of the 2026-27 ISL season starting September 4. Jamshedpur FC had withdrawn from the league and disbanded its first team on July 31 after missing the first participation-fee instalment deadline. Deccan Chronicle reports Churchill must pay the full Rs 1.1 crore fee by Friday. Tata Steel said it will continue grassroots and youth football work, including through the Tata Football Academy, and may retain Jamshedpur’s sports infrastructure for local and football development. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com - thehindubusinessline.com - newindianexpress.com Tags: AIFF, Churchill Brothers, Indian Super League, Jamshedpur FC, Jamshedpur Football and Sporting Private Limited, Tata Steel Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/churchill-brothers-buy-jamshedpur-fc-enter-isl/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/churchill-brothers-buy-jamshedpur-fc-enter-isl/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.