Overview
- The All India Football Federation confirmed it received zero submissions by the November 7 deadline for a 15-year commercial partnership for the Indian Super League.
- The tender required a minimum annual guarantee of ₹37.5 crore or 5% of gross revenue, a ₹250 crore minimum net worth, and stringent performance securities and obligations.
- The Bid Evaluation Committee, comprising Justice L. Nageswara Rao, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey and AFC’s Kesvaran Murugasu, is convening to chart the future course.
- Reigning champions Mohun Bagan suspended first-team operations citing uncertainty, while East Bengal continues training ahead of Super Cup semifinals on December 4.
- FSDL’s current agreement runs until December 8, 2025, and the failed tender raises immediate risks to scheduling and funding for club distributions, grassroots programmes and national teams.