"We would also like thank all our FC Goa players , coach Zico and FC Goa staff and officials for their support, dedication and commitment and partaking in our vision. "The developments post the final have caused deep distress to us, our families, the FC Goa team and Goans in general. FC Goa had alleged that Chennaiyin FC captain and marquee player Elano Blumer had assaulted Salgaocar and decided to boycott the prize distribution ceremony. Appeals panel also set aside Rs 1 crore penalty levied on FC Goa to be paid to Chennaiyin FC as part of the latter's legal expenses." FC Goa is a brand that has united Goa," the statement added.

Source: India Today July 22, 2016 14:03 UTC