Tata Steel sells Jamshedpur FC to Churchill Brothers for 100 rupees

Tata Steel has sold its entire ownership stake in Indian Super League club Jamshedpur FC to Goa-based Churchill Brothers for a nominal fee of 100 rupees, ensuring the club's participation rights and player contracts continue in the top-flight competition. The transfer, announced on August 14, 2026, includes the ISL sporting license, the contracts of 12 senior men's team players, and two coaching staff members, who will officially join Churchill Brothers from September 2026.

The deal, which is subject to approval from the All India Football Federation and other conditions, is expected to be completed by August 31. Tata Steel stated the decision was guided by Churchill Brothers' strong record in Indian football, including two national league titles. "Churchill Brothers is a club with real history in Indian football," said Tata Steel Vice President D.B. Sundara Ramam, adding that the agreement gives players and coaches the opportunity to continue their careers.

The sale follows Tata Steel's announcement weeks earlier that Jamshedpur FC would not continue in the ISL from the 2026-27 season. That decision prompted pleas from players and fans, including a public appeal from Indian...