He said the club had served as an aspiration for many young footballers and had established itself as one of the country's top professional teams.
Jamshedpur FC goalkeeper Albino Gomes has made an emotional appeal to the Tata Group to reconsider its decision to withdraw the club from the Indian Super League (ISL) and disband its senior team.
The appeal came after Jamshedpur FC on Friday announced its exit from the ISL, just hours after missing the deadline to pay the participation fee for the 2026–27 season, which is scheduled to begin on September 4.
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Expressing his disbelief over the decision, Gomes said he was struggling to come to terms with the club's withdrawal and urged the Tata Group to reverse its move.
"Shutting down this club means... I can't digest it. I just want to appeal to the Tata Group to reconsider their decision. This isn't about one year or two years; it's about the future of Indian football," Gomes said.
He said the club had served as an aspiration for many young footballers and had established itself as one of the country's top professional teams.
"A lot of young players look forward to this club. Everyone dreams of playing for Jamshedpur because they have excellent facilities. They have everything. They are one of the best clubs in India. You just have to come and play. That's it," he said.
Gomes added that the announcement had come as a complete shock to the squad.
"I never thought Jamshedpur FC would shut down so easily. All the players were completely shocked," he said.
Published: 03 Aug 2026, 03:09 pm IST
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