'A disaster with no alternative': Chhetri on Jamshedpur FC’s ISL exit
Jamshedpur FC, owned by Tata Group, will stop operations after its Durand Cup campaign and will not compete in the 2026/27 ISL season.
Sunil Chhetri called the decision a 'major setback' for Indian football and warned that Tata Group's absence from the top tier would be 'a disaster with no alternative'.
Chhetri praised Tata's support through Tata Football Academy (TFA) and Jamshedpur FC, describing them as 'pillars' of Indian football.
Chhetri urged Tata Group to 'pick heart over head' and reconsider, saying it may be a poor business decision but is needed for Indian football.
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