Overview
- After an Emergency Committee meeting, the AIFF confirmed it will conduct the ISL and will announce the commencement date next week.
- Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Sandesh Jhingan and other players released a joint video urging FIFA’s intervention, warning of a risk of “permanent paralysis.”
- Thirteen of the 14 clubs signaled conditional participation only if participation fees are waived, the AIFF assumes operational costs, and a time‑bound governance and financial roadmap is provided.
- Reported recommendations under negotiation include the AIFF covering refereeing and broadcast production, a Rs 1 crore participation fee with potential deferral, and shortened formats such as single‑leg or centralized venues.
- Because the delay makes the AFC’s 24‑match requirement unattainable, the AIFF is preparing to seek a one‑time relaxation to protect continental eligibility.