Sunil Chhetri's ‘pick heart over head’ plea to Tata group, requests Jamshedpur FC's ISL pull out reconsideration
Sunil Chhetri urged the Tata Group to reconsider its decision to end Jamshedpur FC's senior-team operations in the Indian Super League (ISL), calling it a 'disaster with no alternative'.
Jamshedpur FC confirmed it would not participate in the ISL from the 2026-27 season, ending Tata Steel's nine-season presence in the top division.
Chhetri's appeal on X referenced the Tata Group's long association with football, including the Tata Football Academy and Jamshedpur FC, and emphasized the impact on players and staff.
The club did not pay the first ₹55 lakh instalment required to confirm participation under the ISL's new club-led model.
Chhetri asked the Tata leadership to 'pick heart over head' in making the decision, suggesting it might be a poor business decision but one that Indian football needs.
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