Churchill Brothers are set to feature in the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season starting September 4 after Tata Steel on Friday sold its entire stake in Jamshedpur Football Club to the Goan side. The Goan club is expected to pay the full Rs 1.1 crore participation fee to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) by Friday's deadline set for all participating ISL 2026-27 clubs.Jamshedpur FC had pulled out of the ISL and disbanded the first team on July 31, hours after the deadline for paying the first installment of participation fee amounting to Rs 55 lakh.The AIFF had said that all the 13 other ISL clubs have paid their participation fees.On Friday, Tata Steel transferred Jamshedpur FC's Indian Super League sporting lisence. The transfer of ownership for a nominal amount of Rs 100 includes the transfer of Jamshedpur FC's 12 players and two coaches to the Goan club.Churchill will take over the contracts of all Jamshedpur FC players and coaching staff with effect from September 1. The transfer of ownership is expected to be completed by August 31."Tata Steel has agreed to transfer its equity shares in 'Jamshedpur Football & Sporting Private Limited' (JFSPL) to Churchill Brothers Football Club for a token consideration," Tata Steel said in a release.Jamshedpur FC and Sporting Private Limited (JFSPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Steel."This transfer, made in accordance with All India Football Federation (AIFF) regulations, includes the transfer of the Club's Indian Super League (ISL) sporting licence, and the transfer of 12 players & 2 coaches."Churchill Brothers will take over the contracts of all JFC players and coaching staff with effect from September 2026, offering them the opportunity to continue their professional football careers in the ISL."The completion of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, including…
This report has been adapted by the PurePlay Sports Desk from coverage by The Bridge, Khel Now.