Archive · 9 Aug 2025
AIFF to Support ISL Clubs Amidst League Uncertainty
The AIFF, which runs Indian soccer, is promising to help the ISL clubs.
These clubs are dealing with the league being temporarily paused.
Some teams were thinking of going to court.
The main problem is the agreement between the league and FSDL.
The AIFF says the ISL will happen this year.
The AIFF President said they won't get involved in clubs' internal issues, such as paying players.
They're planning to hold the Super Cup in September so teams can get ready.
AIFF assures full support to ISL clubs amidst ongoing league uncertainty.
Thirteen ISL clubs were considering Supreme Court intervention.
ISL suspension stems from a deadlock over the Masters Right Agreement.
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey confirms ISL will occur this year.
Super Cup may be staged in mid-to-late September for ISL clubs.
- Who
- AIFF, ISL clubs, and FSDL
- What
- AIFF pledges support to ISL clubs facing league suspension.
- When
- The AIFF met with club CEOs on Thursday, with the article published on August 9th.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address legal uncertainties and facilitate the ISL's resumption.
AIFF's Stance
Clubs' Perspectives
Key Concerns
AIFF's Stance
The AIFF is committed to assisting the ISL clubs within legal and constitutional bounds.
Clubs' Perspectives
The clubs have concerns with the future of the ISL.
- Involved Parties
- AIFF, ISL Clubs, FSDL
- AIFF Commitment
- Full support to ISL clubs
- ISL Status
- Currently suspended
- Super Cup Plan
- Proposed for September
- AIFF's Role
- Will not interfere in club operations
Sources
AIFF proposes September Super Cup to keep ISL clubs match-ready amid uncertainty
AIFF confirms ISL to go ahead, outlines 2025-26 season amid clubs' salary freeze - Telegraph India
Clubs Weigh Legal Options To Break ISL Deadlock!
Eleven ISL clubs urge AIFF to flag football governance issues to Supreme Court
ISL clubs issue ultimatum to AIFF, ask to move to Supreme Court amid league's uncertain future
'Should the AIFF choose not to act...': ISL teams unite in call for urgent Supreme Court move over league uncertainty
AIFF will do "everything" to help clubs during the ISL upheaval
