ISL 2017: 5 biggest controversies that rocked the league
The Indian Super League has provided many exciting moments for its fans and like any other tournament, the ISL has also had its own ups and downs.
As the new season starts in a week's time, let us look at some of the downs that shocked fans all across the country. From refereeing howlers to bust-ups between players and coaches, we take a look at five controversies which rocked the Indian Super League.
#5 Atletico de Kolkata - The ghost goal haunting Luis Garcia
In 2004-05 UEFA Champions League semifinal, Liverpool's Luis Garcia scored a controversial goal against Chelsea, which was termed as a 'Ghost Goal'.
It came back to haunt Luis Garcia in the ISL when a technical howler disallowed a goal against Kerala Blasters in the dying moments of the game. The goal was crucial for ATK as they were losing 2-1 at Kochi at the time and the game was important for both the teams to qualify for the semifinals. Had the goal been given, it would have made the scores level.
The referees were wrong in the situation and let the play carry on. Luckily, ATK qualified for the final four and went on to win the tournament by defeating Kerala Blasters in the final.
Also read: ISL 2017: Where are Atletico De Kolkata's Season 1 winning stars now?