India, March 19 -- The AIFF-FIFA talent academy, launched by Arsene Wenger, has been disqualified from participating in the U18 Elite Youth League. The decision was passed by a four-member AIFF disciplinary committee, after the academy was found guilty of age manipulation of players.

According to a News9live report, disciplinary committee chairperson Vineet Saran wrote in the judgment, "Accordingly it is directed that henceforth Respondent, AIFF Academy Odisha, would not be permitted and is hereby restrained from fielding any players who fall outside the prescribed age category in accordance with Article 9.1(a) of the Regulations for the remainder of the season."

Minerva Punjab Academy lodged a complaint, accusing the federation's acade...