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FFSL is in a mess!!!
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has set a date for its elective annual general meeting, but the sports ministry says the decision of the former officials is null and void as the term of office of the current members ended on September 15.
FFSL held an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Thursday at a hotel in the Wattala area with the participation of three foreign representatives. However, a special gazette notification issued on September 17 nullified all decisions taken by sports associations, including the FFSL, after September 15.
The administration has been accused of failing to follow instructions from FIFA, the AFC and the Ministry of Sports and mismanaging funds.
The current FFSL administration managed to pass new constitutional amendments, which were approved by a majority in the presence of foreign observers at the SGM, but all decisions and transactions made by FFSL officials will be recognized as invalid after September 15.
The remarks were observed by SGM South Asia FIFA Regional Office Development Manager, Prince Rufus, FIFA Senior MA Governance Services Manager, Sarah Solemale and Head of South Asia Unit Development and Governance Department, AFC, Parushottam Kattel. An extraordinary gazette notification issued by the Sports Ministry informed FFSL that their existing tenure has been extended till October 30.
However, after the special gazette notification was found to be illegal as it was issued without the valid signature of the sports minister, another special gazette notification was issued cancelling the previous gazette notification which legally made the current FFSL administration a valid entity to operate and govern.
“This is clearly against the law of the game. The current FFSL administration has no mandate to act and act on behalf of the sport,” explained Sri Lanka’s top sports lawyer, Advocate Panduka Keerthinanda.
Keerthinanda clarified that the FFSL extension obtained through a special gazette notification is completely illegal and the FFSL is hiding to play an unlawful game. Even opposition MP Mujibar Rahman, who stated that this special gazette announcement was issued by a top official of the Sports Ministry with the knowledge of the Sports Minister, questioned its validity.
FFSL අවුල් ජාලයක පැටලෙයි!!!
ශ්‍රී ලංකා පාපන්දු සම්මේලනය (FFSL) සිය තේරීම් වාර්ෂික මහා සභා රැස්වීම සඳහා දින නියම කර ඇතත්, වත්මන් සාමාජිකයින්ගේ නිල කාලය සැප්තැම්බර් 15 දිනෙන් අවසන් වූ බැවින් හිටපු නිළධාරීන්ගේ තීරණය ශුන්‍ය සහ බල රහිත බව ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශය පවසයි.
FFSL විසින් බ්‍රහස්පතින්දා විශේෂ මහා සභා රැස්වීමක් (EGM) වත්තල ප්‍රදේශයේ හෝටලයකදී විදේශ නියෝජිතයින් තිදෙනෙකුගේ සහභාගීත්වයෙන් පවත්වන ලදී. කෙසේ වෙතත්, සැප්තැම්බර් 17 වන දින නිකුත් කරන ලද විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් මගින් සැප්තැම්බර් 15 න් පසු FFSL ඇතුළු ක්‍රීඩා සංගම් විසින් ගනු ලැබූ සියලුම තීරණ බල රහිත කර ඇත.
FIFA, AFC සහ ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශය විසින් කලින් ලබා දුන් උපදෙස් පිළිපැදීමට අපොහොසත් වීම සහ අරමුදල් වැරදි ලෙස කළමනාකරණය කිරීම සම්බන්ධයෙන් පරිපාලනයට චෝදනා එල්ල වී ඇත.
වත්මන් FFSL පරිපාලනය නව ව්‍යවස්ථා සංශෝධන සම්මත කර ගැනීමට සමත් වූ අතර, එය SGM හි විදේශීය නිරීක්ෂකයින් පැමිණීමේදී බහුතරයක් විසින් අනුමත කරන ලදී, නමුත් FFSL නිලධාරීන් විසින් ගනු ලබන සියලුම තීරණ සහ ගනුදෙනු සැප්තැම්බර් 15න් පසු වලංගු නොවන බවට හඳුනාගනු ඇත.
SGM දකුණු ආසියාවේ FIFA ප්‍රාදේශීය කාර්යාල සංවර්ධන කළමනාකරු, ප්‍රින්ස් රූෆස්, FIFA හි ජ්‍යෙෂ්ඨ MA පාලන සේවා කළමනාකරු, Sarah Solemale සහ දකුණු ආසියානු ඒකක සංවර්ධන දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ සහ පාලන දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ ප්‍රධානී AFC, Parushottam Kattel විසින් මෙම ප්‍රකාශ නිරීක්ෂණය කරන ලදී. ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශය විසින් නිකුත් කරන ලද අතිවිශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් මගින් ඔවුන්ගේ පවතින නිල කාලය ඔක්තෝබර් 31 දක්වා දීර්ඝ කර ඇති බව FFSL දැනුම්දෙන ලදී.
කෙසේ වෙතත්, විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනය ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යවරයාගේ වලංගු අත්සනකින් තොරව නිකුත් කර ඇති බැවින් එය නීතිවිරෝධී බව පෙනී යාමෙන් පසුව, නීත්‍යානුකූලව වත්මන් FFSL පරිපාලනය ක්‍රියාත්මක වීමට සහ පාලනය කිරීමට වලංගු ආයතනයක් බවට පත් කළ පෙර ගැසට් නිවේදනය අවලංගු කරමින් තවත් විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් නිකුත් කරන ලදී.
“මෙය පැහැදිලිවම ක්‍රීඩා නීතියට පටහැනි ක්‍රියාවක්. වත්මන් FFSL පරිපාලනයට ක්‍රීඩාව වෙනුවෙන් ක්‍රියා කිරීමට සහ ක්‍රියා කිරීමට කිසිදු ජනවරමක් නොමැත, ”ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ඉහළම ක්‍රීඩා නීතීඥ නීතීඥ පණ්ඩුක කීර්තිනන්ද විස්තර කළේය.
විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනයක් මගින් ලබාගෙන ඇති FFSL දිගුව සම්පූර්ණයෙන්ම නීත්‍යානුකූල නොවන බවත් FFSL නීති විරෝධී ක්‍රීඩාවක් කිරීමට සැඟවී සිටින බවත් කීර්තිනන්ද පැහැදිලි කළේය. මෙම විශේෂ ගැසට් නිවේදනය ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යවරයාගේ අනුදැනුමකින් ක්‍රීඩා අමාත්‍යාංශයේ ඉහළම නිලධාරියකු විසින් නිකුත් කරන ලද්දක් බව ප්‍රකාශ කළ විපක්ෂ‍යේ පාර්ලිමේන්තු මන්ත්‍රී මුජිබර් රහුමාන් පවා එහි වලංගුභාවය ප්‍රශ්න කළේය.
FFSL குழப்பத்தில் உள்ளது!!!
இலங்கை கால்பந்து சம்மேளனம் (FFSL) அதன் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட வருடாந்த பொதுக் கூட்டத்திற்கான தேதியை நிர்ணயித்துள்ளது, ஆனால் தற்போதைய உறுப்பினர்களின் பதவிக்காலம் செப்டம்பர் 15 அன்று முடிவடைந்ததால் முன்னாள் அதிகாரிகளின் முடிவு செல்லாது என்று விளையாட்டு அமைச்சகம் கூறுகிறது.
மூன்று வெளிநாட்டு பிரதிநிதிகளின் பங்குபற்றுதலுடன் வத்தளை பிரதேசத்தில் உள்ள ஹோட்டல் ஒன்றில் FFSL விசேட பொதுக்கூட்டம் (EGM) வியாழக்கிழமை நடைபெற்றது. எவ்வாறாயினும், செப்டம்பர் 17 ஆம் தேதி வெளியிடப்பட்ட சிறப்பு வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் செப்டம்பர் 15 க்குப் பிறகு FFSL உட்பட விளையாட்டு சங்கங்கள் எடுத்த அனைத்து முடிவுகளையும் ரத்து செய்தது.
நிர்வாகம், FIFA, AFC மற்றும் விளையாட்டு அமைச்சகம் ஆகியவற்றால் முன்னர் வழங்கப்பட்ட அறிவுறுத்தல்களைப் பின்பற்றத் தவறியதாகவும், நிதியை தவறாக நிர்வகிப்பதாகவும் குற்றம் சாட்டப்பட்டுள்ளது.
தற்போதைய FFSL நிர்வாகம் புதிய அரசியலமைப்பு திருத்தங்களை நிறைவேற்ற முடிந்தது, அவை SGM இல் வெளிநாட்டு பார்வையாளர்கள் முன்னிலையில் பெரும்பான்மையினரால் அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்டன, ஆனால் FFSL அதிகாரிகளால் எடுக்கப்பட்ட அனைத்து முடிவுகளும் பரிவர்த்தனைகளும் செப்டம்பர் 15 க்குப் பிறகு செல்லாதவையாக அங்கீகரிக்கப்படும்.
SGM தெற்காசியா FIFA பிராந்திய அலுவலக மேம்பாட்டு மேலாளர், பிரின்ஸ் ரூஃபஸ், FIFA மூத்த MA ஆளுகை சேவைகள் மேலாளர், சாரா சோலேமலே மற்றும் தெற்காசிய அலகு அபிவிருத்தி மற்றும் ஆளுகைத் துறையின் தலைவர், AFC, பருஷோத்தம் கட்டேல் ஆகியோர் இந்த கருத்துக்களைக் கவனித்தனர். விளையாட்டு அமைச்சினால் வெளியிடப்பட்ட அசாதாரண வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் FFSL க்கு அவர்களின் தற்போதைய பதவிக்காலம் அக்டோபர் 31 வரை நீட்டிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
எவ்வாறாயினும், விளையாட்டு அமைச்சரின் செல்லுபடியான கையொப்பம் இன்றி வெளியிடப்பட்ட விசேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் சட்டவிரோதமானது என கண்டறியப்பட்டதையடுத்து, தற்போதைய FFSL நிர்வாகத்தை செயற்படுத்துவதற்கும் ஆட்சி செய்வதற்கும் செல்லுபடியாகும் நிறுவனமாக மாற்றியமைக்கும் முந்தைய வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தலை இரத்துச் செய்து மற்றுமொரு விசேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் வெளியிடப்பட்டது. .
“இது தெளிவாக விளையாட்டின் சட்டத்திற்கு எதிரானது. தற்போதைய FFSL நிர்வாகத்திற்கு விளையாட்டுக்காகச் செயல்படுவதற்கும், செயற்படுவதற்கும் எந்த ஆணையும் இல்லை” என்று இலங்கையின் உயர்மட்ட விளையாட்டு சட்டத்தரணி சட்டத்தரணி பண்டுக கீர்த்தினந்தா விளக்கினார்.
விஷேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தலின் ஊடாக பெறப்பட்ட FFSL நீடிப்பு முற்றிலும் சட்டவிரோதமானது என்றும், FFSL சட்டவிரோதமான விளையாட்டை விளையாட மறைந்திருப்பதாகவும் கீர்த்தினாந்த தெளிவுபடுத்தினார். இந்த விசேட வர்த்தமானி அறிவித்தல் விளையாட்டுத்துறை அமைச்சருக்கு தெரிந்தே விளையாட்டு அமைச்சின் உயர் அதிகாரியொருவரால் வெளியிடப்பட்டதாக தெரிவித்த எதிர்க்கட்சி பாராளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர் முஜிபர் ரஹ்மான் கூட அதன் செல்லுபடியாகும் என கேள்வி எழுப்பியுள்ளார்.
Source: Sunday Times
Football
India Crushes Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U-19 Championship Opener: A Wake-Up Call for Football Authorities
Sri Lanka’s U-19 football team suffered a devastating 8-0 defeat at the hands of India in their opening match of the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
From the opening whistle, Sri Lanka appeared unprepared and disorganized, allowing India to dominate every aspect of the match. The scoreline, split evenly with four goals in each half, highlights the defensive collapse and tactical shortcomings of the Lankan side.
India’s Danny Meitei Laishram netted a hat-trick, while Prashan Jajo added a brace, showcasing the stark contrast in quality and preparation between the two teams. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, failed to register any meaningful threat on goal throughout the match.
This humiliating loss raises serious concerns about the strategic planning and readiness of the national youth setup. Despite months to prepare for the tournament, the team lacked structure, fitness, and cohesion—fundamental aspects of international football. The technical team must face questions about the lack of competitive match exposure, tactical discipline, and defensive organization.
Moreover, the physical conditioning of the squad appeared subpar, and substitutions made during the game had minimal impact. The repeated lapses in positioning, marking, and pressing made it clear that the squad was outclassed not just physically but mentally and tactically.
This result must serve as a wake-up call for the Football Federation of Sri Lanka. Talent alone will not bridge the growing gulf between Sri Lanka and regional rivals unless it’s paired with structured development, professional coaching, and consistent investment in youth football.
Sri Lanka must now regroup quickly as they face Nepal U-19 in their next group match on May 11. The path to redemption begins with accountability—and urgent change.
In a major development impacting global cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been temporarily suspended for a week, while the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been moved to the UAE due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
The decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pause the IPL was announced on Friday, following heightened military activity along the border in the Kashmir region. The situation has raised significant safety concerns, leading to a precautionary suspension of one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.
“The well-being of players, officials, and fans is paramount. The resumption schedule will be shared after reviewing the evolving situation,” the BCCI said, emphasizing national security as the overriding concern.
This year’s IPL season, which began in March, still had 12 group-stage fixtures remaining before the playoffs. The final, initially scheduled for May 25 in Kolkata, may now face delays or venue changes.
The recent blackout during the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, along with the closure of several airports in northern India, further complicated logistics. Punjab’s upcoming match against Mumbai Indians has already been shifted from Dharamshala to Mumbai as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the relocation of the remainder of the PSL season to Dubai. This move follows increased concerns from foreign players and support staff about their safety.
An incident involving a drone crash near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just hours before a scheduled PSL match has heightened security concerns. The match was to feature several international stars from countries including Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
The ongoing crisis has put the cricketing world on alert, with both cricket boards closely monitoring the geopolitical situation. While cricket holds a significant place in both nations’ cultures, current developments have shifted priorities toward safety and stability.
Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the Bangladesh National Men’s Team will tour the island from June 13 to July 16, 2025, for a multi-format bilateral series featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is.
The tour kicks off with the Test series, which begins on June 17 at Galle International Stadium, followed by the second Test from June 25 to 29 at the SSC in Colombo. This red-ball series will offer crucial preparation and exposure for both sides ahead of the upcoming ICC events.
Sri Lanka holds a dominant record in Test encounters, having won 20 out of 26 matches against Bangladesh. Bangladesh has managed just one win, with five Tests ending in draws. Their last Test series in April 2024 saw Sri Lanka claim a clean sweep in Bangladesh, 2-0.
The limited-overs leg begins with ODIs on July 2 and 5 at R. Premadasa Stadium, before the third match takes place on July 8 at Pallekele — all day-night games starting at 2:30 PM.
The action continues with the T20I series, starting July 10 in Pallekele, followed by matches in Dambulla (July 13) and a final showdown at R. Premadasa Stadium on July 16.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Tour Fixtures – 2025:
- June 17–21: 1st Test – Galle
- June 25–29: 2nd Test – SSC, Colombo
- July 2: 1st ODI – R. Premadasa Stadium
- July 5: 2nd ODI – R. Premadasa Stadium
- July 8: 3rd ODI – Pallekele
- July 10: 1st T20I – Pallekele
- July 13: 2nd T20I – Dambulla
- July 16: 3rd T20I – R. Premadasa Stadium
This tour promises exciting cricket as both teams aim to fine-tune their squads across formats.
India Crushes Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U-19 Championship Opener: A Wake-Up Call for Football Authorities
IPL Temporarily Suspended, PSL Relocated Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan
Bangladesh to Tour Sri Lanka for Full-Fledged Series in June-July 2025
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