Kerala Blasters to temporarily stop its women’s team’s activities
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala Blasters to temporarily stop its women’s team’s activities

The Hindu  

The Kerala Blasters women’s team has borne the brunt of its men’s squad’s controversial actions in the Indian Super League this year. 4 crore fine for its walkout in an ISL playoff match against Bengaluru FC in March, the club’s management announced on Tuesday that it was temporarily stopping its women’s team’s activities following the huge financial blow. The Blasters women’s team was launched in August 2022 and it finished third in the Kerala Women’s League. “After a very encouraging first season, this year the club had plans for increased investments for our women’s team.

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