Overview
- AIFF presented a plan in which it would own and operate the ISL while taking a 10% revenue share, with 50% going to clubs and 30% reserved for a future commercial partner, according to a Sportstar report cited by News18.
- The proposal sets a ₹70 crore league budget for the season and requires each club to pay a ₹1 crore participation fee to the federation.
- Promotion and relegation are part of the proposed structure, marking a notable shift from previous ISL seasons.
- AIFF committee member Caetano Fernandes said talks with clubs were positive and that teams requested one to two days to deliberate, with a February 5 start viewed as achievable if they agree.
- The season remains on hold after the MRA dispute with FSDL and a failed tender for commercial rights, as clubs separately asked AIFF for a long-term roadmap plus detailed revenue, broadcast, and cost allocations before signing on.