A controversy has erupted in the Indian Super League (ISL) as FC Goa filed an official complaint against defending champions Mumbai City FC, citing an 'integrity issue.' The dispute arises ahead of their scheduled match on February 28 at the Mumbai Football Arena.
FC Goa alleges that Mumbai City FC sent a photographer to spy on their training preparations during a matchday-1 training session in Mumbai on February 27. As per reports in 90ndstoppage, Mumbai City FC’s analyst was spotted at our matchday-1 training session in Mumbai. The analyst has recorded footage related to the training.
Expressing displeasure over the incident, FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez voiced up during the pre-match press conference. When asked about Borja Herrera’s injury status, Marquez retorted, "Ask the photographer who was recording our training session. The photographer from Mumbai City FC. Check with Mumbai if he is training or not."
In response to the alleged incident, FC Goa has officially lodged a complaint with the ISL authorities.
The controversy adds an unexpected layer of tension to the upcoming clash between FC Goa and Mumbai City FC, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the ISL. The league authorities are expected to investigate the matter and take appropriate action based on the findings.
