Archive · 11 Aug 2025
AIFF President on Indian Football Crisis: 'Going Through Crisis'
The head of India's football association (AIFF) says things aren't going well for the top clubs.
The main issue is whether the Indian Super League (ISL), the top-tier league, will continue.
Because of this uncertainty, some clubs have stopped their activities or haven't paid their players.
The AIFF is surprised that the clubs want to involve the courts.
The AIFF is looking at all options, including possibly running the league themselves, and they are seeking legal advice to figure out what to do next.
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey acknowledges a crisis in Indian club football.
The crisis stems from uncertainty over the future of the ISL.
Several clubs have paused operations or suspended player salaries.
Chaubey expressed surprise at a letter from 11 ISL clubs urging AIFF to seek judicial recourse.
AIFF is seeking legal advice and considering options, including potentially hosting the ISL.
- Who
- AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, ISL clubs, and the AIFF
- What
- Crisis in Indian club football due to uncertainty over the ISL.
- When
- The crisis is ongoing, with meetings and legal advice being sought in August.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Uncertainty over the future of the ISL and the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and FSDL.
AIFF's View
Clubs' View
Response to Clubs' Letter
AIFF's View
Acknowledges crisis and will do everything for promotion and development of football.
Clubs' View
Clubs seek legal recourse and AIFF's slow reaction.
- Key Figure
- Kalyan Chaubey (AIFF President)
- League in Question
- Indian Super League (ISL)
- MRA
- Master Rights Agreement
- Clubs Involved
- 11 ISL clubs
- Next Meeting
- After August 17