9 months ago
ISL Teams Urge AIFF for Resolution
The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have asked the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to find a solution by December 8.
They are worried that if this doesn't happen, the league might face big problems.
The ISL season, which usually starts in October, has been postponed indefinitely.
The agreement between the AIFF and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), is ending soon.
Without this agreement, the league doesn't have a plan for making money or running in the future.
The clubs have been paying their players and staff, but they say it's getting very hard.
They want the AIFF to work with the government and tell the Supreme Court about their plan to fix these issues.
The future of the ISL and Indian football depends on this.
ISL clubs request AIFF to resolve the crisis by December 8, 2025.
The ISL 2025-26 season has been postponed indefinitely.
The Marketing Rights Agreement between AIFF and FSDL expires on December 8, 2025.
Clubs warn of commercial impossibility and operational challenges if no resolution is found.
ISL clubs urge AIFF to collaborate with the government and inform the Supreme Court of the remedial plan.
- Who
- Indian Super League (ISL) clubs and All India Football Federation (AIFF)
- What
- ISL clubs urge AIFF for a resolution by December 8 to secure the league's future
- Where
- India
- When
- December 5, 2025 (with a deadline of December 8, 2025)
- Why
- To address the postponement of the ISL 2025-26 season and secure the league's future
Key facts
- Union Minister
- Mansukh Mandaviya
- Leagues Involved
- Indian Super League (ISL), I-League, Third-tier competition
- Meeting Participants
- ISL, I-League clubs, lower divisioners, FSDL, broadcasters, OTT platforms, KPMG
- Current Agreement Ends
- This month
- Report Submission
- Expected later this week
- Deadline for Resolution
- December 8, 2025
- ISL Clubs
- FC Goa, Sporting Club Delhi, NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC, Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters, Punjab FC, Odisha FC, Mohammedan Sporting, Inter Kashi
Quotes
ISL Clubs
The collective voice of the Indian Super League clubs
“While majority of the clubs have continued to honour salaries and contractual dues to players and staff in good faith, the current position is not merely challenging it is approaching commercial impossibility and risks rendering ongoing operations untenable.”
indianexpress.com
“For nearly eleven years, ISL clubs have continued to invest substantially in football in India despite persistent losses on strength of a predictable league structure and, most critically, central revenue. This revenue stream has historically been the principal source of income that enabled clubs to manage salaries, infrastructure, and sporting operations.”
indianexpress.com
AIFF
The All India Football Federation
“The AIFF shall also put in all possible effort as per our AIFF Constitution to ensure ISL gets a long-term sustainable model for growth and development of Indian football.”
indianexpress.com
“We are also forwarding this mail to KPMG to work on a suitable solution, including the possibility of issuing a re-tender keeping time constraints in mind.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
ISL Teams Push AIFF For Quick Resolution, Warn Of Fallout If Delayed Beyond Dec 8
Fix It Up! ISL Clubs Give Dire Warning To AIFF
Indian Super League will happen, union sports minister Mandaviya assures clubs: Report
All ISL clubs except East Bengal raise alarm over situation approaching ‘commercial impossibility’, AIFF refers letter to ‘relevant authorities’
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