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AIFF Awaits AFC Response on ISL Slots

AIFF Awaits AFC Response on ISL Slots

Borja Herrera, a football player, recently left his team, FC Goa.

He said goodbye on social media and asked the people in charge of Indian football to make decisions to help the sport.

He said Indian football is in trouble because there is no clear plan for the next season.

Many clubs and players are waiting and unsure about what will happen.

The organization that runs football in India, the AIFF, has not given a clear answer about when the next season will start.

Some clubs have had to stop their daily work because of this.

The AIFF is also waiting for a response from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) about whether Indian Super League (ISL) clubs can keep their spots in international tournaments even if they play fewer matches this season.

FC Goa, which won the Super Cup, might not be able to play in an international tournament if they don't play enough matches.

The AIFF and the clubs are discussing a new format for the ISL, but they need more time to decide.

The next season might be played in just a few places instead of at each team's home stadium.

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