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Odisha FC Suspends Men’s Contracts After ISL Season Is Indefinitely Suspended

Citing a stalled rights renewal and court injunction, the club freed players to pursue other opportunities as its women’s side continues preparations.

Odisha FC players celebrate a goal during ISL 2024-25. (Adimazes)
Odisha FC players celebrate after scoring a goal | Image: Indian Super League
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court barred the All India Football Federation from new agreements while it reviews its draft constitution, halting Master Rights Agreement discussions and leaving the ISL 2025–26 season suspended indefinitely.
  • Odisha FC invoked a force majeure clause effective August 5 to suspend contracts of its men’s players and staff, offering mutual terminations and permission to seek other clubs.
  • Club owner Rohan Sharma confirmed that key personnel remain employed and the women’s team is moving ahead with pre-season planning for the Indian Women’s League.
  • Eight ISL clubs, among them Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters, skipped this year’s Durand Cup as uncertainty over the league’s future disrupted the traditional curtain-raiser.
  • The dispute traces back to a 2010 deal granting IMG Reliance exclusive commercial rights through December 2025, framing the current deadlock between Football Sports Development Limited and the AIFF.