Atletico de Kolkata News
While it has been learnt from sources that East Bengal are likely to appeal the decision despite issuing the player with a No Objection Certificate (NOC), the whole process has once again brought to the fore the unprofessional conduct of the age-old club.
The Spaniard helped the Kolkata based club to win the inaugural season of the ISL and had helped them reach the playoffs stage in the second season.
Edu Garcia was the star for ATK as he scored once and assisted super sub Ankit Mukherjee for the winning goal following a drab goalless stalemate in the first half.
Sunil Chhetri and Miku have been at their sublime best, scoring five of the six goals in Bengaluru's unbeaten run so far this season.
Under Coppell, Jamshedpur FC managed a mere three wins at home from nine matches last season, barely missing out on a play-off spot.
The game meanwhile will mark the return of Dynamos' all-time top scorer Kalu Uche as he returns to the stadium where he was so prolific last season for the first time.
The fifth season of the ISL will witness high-octane action as 10 teams compete for the coveted title
Robbie Keane's first goal in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2017 helped ATK to a 1-0 victory over Delhi Dynamos FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake here on Saturday.
He netted 68 goals internationally in a prolific career. Some of his memorable appearances for the country included 2002 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2012 and Euro 2016.
Not having majority stake in ATK restrained development of club's image, reveals Atlético Madrid CEO
Reports also revealed that the Kolkata-based franchise will continue into ISL 2018 as ATK with the full form standing as Amar Tomar Kolkata.
The industrialist-cum-sports promoter, who also owns the Indian Premier League side Rising Pune Supergiant, dwelt on two aspects of his team -- finances and the technical side -- while answering a query on the likely impact of the end of the arrangement between the two sides.
Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Principal Owner ATK announced the signing of Sheringham who has played for the likes of Manchester United, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur with distinction.
In the replay of 2014 edition's final, the Kolkata-based team fought back from a goal down to level the score 1-1.
The performance of both teams have been a bit shaky this season, Kolkata will look to repeat the history, while Kerala will target redemption.
The venue has been like a fortress for the Kerala side though interestingly it is only the ATK, who have beaten Coppell's side at home and the visiting side have every reason to believe that they can beat the home team tomorrow.
It's for the second time in three years that Kolkata have managed to advance to the summit clash.
ATK, winners in the inaugural edition of the tournament, are the only team to have qualified for the play-offs in all three editions of the ISL and will be keen to make up for their disappointing semi-final loss against eventual winners Chennaiyin FC last season.
Mumbai were reduced to 10 players with none other than their Uruguayan superstar Forlan sent off in the 74th minute.
Mumbai City FC is all set to take on Atlético de Kolkata in the first semi finals of the third edition of the Indian Super League on Saturday (December 10) at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune, Maharashtra.
Defending champions end the round-robin stage with 20 points from 14 matches.
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