Archive · 11 Dec 2025
ISL Clubs Seek AIFF Clause Changes
The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs are asking the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to change some rules that make it hard for them to get sponsors and investors.
They want to talk about this at a big meeting on December 20, 2025.
If the AIFF can't change these rules, the ISL clubs want to take over running the league themselves.
The AIFF's Executive Committee is upset because they weren't asked before this idea was suggested.
The clubs say if nothing changes, the league might collapse, and investors and fans might lose interest.
The AIFF had a contest to sell the league's rights, but no one wanted to buy them.
ISL clubs request AIFF to amend commercially restrictive clauses at the AGM on December 20, 2025.
Clubs propose forming a consortium to own or operate the league if AIFF cannot provide a viable framework.
AIFF Executive Committee member Avijit Paul expresses dissatisfaction with the proposal, citing lack of consultation.
ISL clubs warn of the risk of the domestic game collapsing if immediate action isn't taken.
AIFF's recent tender for commercial rights of the ISL did not attract any bidders.
- Who
- AIFF and ISL Clubs
- What
- Discussion on modifying commercial clauses and forming a consortium
- When
- 20th December 2025
- Where
- AGM (Annual General Meeting)
- Why
- To address commercially restrictive clauses and ensure the future of Indian football
ISL Clubs
AIFF Executive Committee
Commercial Clauses
ISL Clubs
ISL clubs want to remove commercially restrictive clauses to attract sponsors and investors.
AIFF Executive Committee
AIFF Executive Committee member Avijit Paul finds the discussion premature and against AIFF rules.
League Ownership
ISL Clubs
ISL clubs propose forming a consortium to own or operate the league if AIFF cannot provide a viable framework.
AIFF Executive Committee
AIFF Executive Committee was not consulted and finds the proposal sensitive and against AIFF rules.
- Organization
- AIFF
- Event
- AGM
- Date
- 20th December 2025
- Topic
- Modification of commercial clauses and formation of a consortium by ISL clubs
- Previous Meetings
- 12th and 18th November 2025
- Expected Judgment Date
- 19th or 20th November 2025
- Current Status
- No change as of 10th December 2025
- AIFF Tender
- No bidders for commercial rights of ISL
