Five ISL clubs granted exemption with financial sanctions to participate in 2020-21 season

All five clubs SC East Bengal, Odisha FC, Hyderabad FC, Kerala Blasters FC and NorthEast United FC who failed to get the National Licence for the 2020-21 season, sought an exemption to participate in National Club Competitions of the 2020-21 season and have received the same from the AIFF’s Club Licensing Committee — First Instance Body with financial sanctions. The committee has also asked the clubs to make rectifications at the earliest.

No appeals were lodged by any club against the decision of the AIFF’s Club Licensing Committee — First Instance Body.