Goa, Aug. 3 -- Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has expressed disappointment over Jamshedpur FC's decision to withdraw from the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, calling it "a punch in the gut" and appealing to the Tata Group to reconsider the move.

Jamshedpur FC announced its withdrawal from the 2026-27 ISL season on July 31 after missing the deadline to pay the participation fee required for the competition, which is scheduled to begin on September 4.

Reacting to the development, Chhetri said the club's exit would be a significant setback for Indian football and urged the management to reverse its decision.

Describing Jamshedpur FC as one of the country's most professionally run clubs, Chhetri highlighted its contributio...