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Supreme Court Sets Aug. 22 Hearing on AIFF–FSDL Dispute as ISL Season Remains on Hold

The court asked for written briefs following arguments that the existing contract obliges FSDL to stage the league.

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The Indian Super League has been put on hold indefinitely. (Image: ISL Photo)

Overview

  • The bench of Justices P. S. Narasimha and A. S. Chandurkar listed the case for Friday to address the non-renewal of the Master Rights Agreement governing the league.
  • AIFF said its weekend reversal on mentioning the case was guided by advice to first flag Parliament’s National Sports Governance Bill, and the court has sought written submissions before the hearing.
  • FSDL placed the 2025–26 season on hold on July 11, with clubs reporting frozen player deals and at least Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC suspending salaries.
  • Eleven clubs warned the federation they could shut down without clarity, as an amicus urged the court to require FSDL to run the league or allow AIFF to terminate and retender, warning of potential FIFA repercussions from repeated non-payment.
  • Global players’ union FIFPRO called the contract suspensions unlawful and urged a swift resolution as the 2010 agreement approaches its December 8, 2025 expiry.