1 year ago
Indian Football Faces Turmoil as I-League Club Challenges AIFF in CAS
Indian football is facing problems in its top two leagues.
An I-League club, SC Bengaluru, is taking the AIFF to court because they were relegated.
They believe the other team had a player who shouldn't have been playing.
Also, the ISL, which is the other big league, is stuck because the teams and the AIFF can't agree on a new contract.
This is causing uncertainty for players, as the leagues are not working.
SC Bengaluru challenges AIFF in CAS over I-League relegation.
The hearing is scheduled for September 23, mirroring ISL's limbo.
SC Bengaluru contests relegation due to an ineligible player on the opposing team.
Delhi FC also contests relegation, citing past waivers.
ISL remains unresolved due to the Master Rights Agreement dispute.
- Who
- SC Bengaluru, AIFF, and Delhi FC are involved.
- What
- SC Bengaluru is contesting its relegation from the I-League by taking the AIFF to CAS.
- Where
- The issue involves the Indian Super League (ISL) and the I-League.
- When
- The hearing is set for September 23.
- Why
- SC Bengaluru believes the relegation decision is unfair due to an ineligible player.
SC Bengaluru
AIFF
Relegation Fairness
SC Bengaluru
Relegation was unfair due to an ineligible player.
AIFF
N/A
Key facts
- League
- I-League
- Club
- SC Bengaluru
- Governing Body
- AIFF
- Court
- CAS
- Issue
- Relegation Dispute
Quotes
FIFPRO
The International Soccer Players’ Union, FIFPRO Asia/Oceania
“The lack of clarity for players over the 2025/26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, arising from a dispute over the league’s organisation and governance that has led to its indefinite suspension, is having a significant impact on their livelihoods, careers, and wellbeing. Players have been subjected to unilateral and unlawful suspensions of their employment contracts until further notice. These actions represent a direct breach of the players’ labour rights and are causing significant distress.”
thestatesman.com
Kalyan Chaubey
AIFF president
“The ISL will be held this year. There is no doubt about that at the same time, it’s the club’s decision to pay their players or staff. We can’t intervene – that’s how all top leagues operate. We are anticipating the Super Cup to take place in the second or third week of September. Some teams need six to eight weeks to complete their preparations and bring back players. In our next meeting, we’ll announce the kick-off date.”
thestatesman.com
