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AIFF rejects Premier 1 license of 4 clubs for 2024-25 season

Last updated : May 17, 2024 11:05

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May 17, 2024 10:05

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The All Indian Football Federation announced the Premier 1 club licensing results for the 2024-25 season on Thursday.

Punjab FC is the only club to have received a direct license.

Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant and ISL Cup champion Mumbai City FC received the license with sanctions. Joining them in this category is Kolkata giant East Bengal, FC Goa, Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC, NorthEast United FC and Mohammedan Sporting, which was promoted to the ISL after it won the I-League this season.

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