ISL Clubs Get 24-Hour Deadline from AIFF
The All India Football Federation has set a 24-hour deadline for ISL clubs to confirm participation. At least eight clubs seek financial clarity ahead of the season's kickoff next month. Read more.
The All India Football Federation has set a 24-hour deadline for ISL clubs to confirm participation. At least eight clubs seek financial clarity ahead of the season's kickoff next month. Read more.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
The AIFF has given Indian Super League clubs a 24-hour deadline to confirm participation and format for the upcoming season, with financial concerns and a centralized venue being key issues. Read the latest updates.
AIFF demands ISL clubs confirm participation by Jan 1, 2026, as delayed season threatens India's AFC Champions League 2 spots. Read about the format proposals and high-stakes implications.
The All India Football Federation has asked ISL clubs to confirm their participation for the upcoming season. The federation must submit reports to the sports ministry by January 2. Get the latest updates here.
The ISL's projected cost of Rs 42 crore for production and broadcast has raised concerns, potentially exhausting AIFF's stated 20-year budget of Rs 70 crore. Read the full analysis.
Valanka Alemao, AIFF's first woman executive, participated in FIFA meetings in Doha. She highlighted India's historic qualification of three women's teams for AFC Championships. Read more.
Indian football faces a pivotal 2025 with a FIFA rankings drop, ISL expansion freeze, and Lionel Messi's GOAT tour. Explore the key challenges and events shaping the sport's future.
Indian Super League clubs have formally requested the AIFF for urgent clarification on new player registration and foreigner rules ahead of the 2024-25 season. Get the full details here.
Indian Super League faces uncertainty as Odisha FC may opt out over costs, while only Jamshedpur FC is confirmed. Clubs seek AFC exemption on match criteria. Read the full story.
2025 marked Indian football's lowest point: national league stalled, Asian Cup qualification lost, and administrative chaos. Explore the full breakdown of this annus horribilis.
Lebanon's Cabinet approves a draft 'financial gap law' to return funds to depositors after the 2019 financial collapse. The plan prioritises small depositors and uses bonds for larger sums.
AIFF presents a new 20-season plan for the Indian Super League, with clubs as majority shareholders. The league could kick off in early February if the proposal is finalized. Read the details.
FC Goa's influential midfielder Borja Herrera departs for Indonesia, citing 'untenable' situation due to Indian Super League indecision. He criticises AIFF, calls situation 'shameful'.
AIFF proposes to own & operate ISL for 20 seasons, introduces promotion/relegation. New financial model & governance board outlined. Season may start in February.
AIFF presents a 20-year plan to run ISL with Rs 1 crore participation fee, promotion-relegation & a June-May cycle. Clubs to discuss proposal amid cost concerns. Details inside.
Indian Super League clubs have formally requested the AIFF for a clear roadmap on the league's future, amid a contractual impasse and a failed commercial rights tender. Key meeting scheduled.
City Football Group sells its stake in Mumbai City FC, dealing a major blow to Indian football amid an unprecedented league suspension. Will other investors follow?
Indian football faced its darkest phase in 2024 with administrative chaos, league suspension, and senior team decline. Yet, women's and junior teams shine. Explore the full story.
AIFF proposes East-West conference or single-leg format for ISL 2025-26. Clubs demand clarity on budget, broadcast costs before agreeing. Key meeting set for Dec 29.
City Football Group sells its 65% stake in Mumbai City FC back to its Indian parent company. The exit occurs amid uncertainty in Indian football's top league. Details inside.
India's Sports Ministry postpones national sports federation elections to Dec 2026, allowing current office-bearers to continue. BCCI, AIFF, BAI get more time to align with new NSG Act.
The AIFF Women's Football Committee, led by Pinky Bompal Magar, has prioritized 2026 Asian Cup preparations. Plans include a robust calendar, exposure tours, and scouting for the Indian women's national team.
India's Sports Ministry allows National Sports Federations, including AIFF & IOA, to postpone elections until Dec 31, 2026. This one-time extension aims to implement the new National Sports Governance Act's structural reforms.
Global players' union FIFPRO criticises AIFF's move to create a federation-controlled National Players' Association, warning it undermines player rights. Read the full conflict details.
FC Goa coach Manolo Marquez voices concern over the indefinite delay of the Indian Super League, blaming poor leadership. As his team faces a crucial Asian clash, uncertainty looms over his and foreign players' future in India.
The All India Football Federation has turned down a proposal from ISL franchises to own and operate the league. A committee is formed to find a resolution and restart the stalled season.
The All India Football Federation has turned down a proposal from ISL franchises to own and manage the league. A new committee will seek a resolution to end the ongoing impasse in Indian football.
Indian Super League clubs propose to manage the top-tier league for Rs 10 crore yearly from 2026-27. They seek urgent AIFF approval to prevent a season halt. Read the full story.
Indian Super League clubs propose a club-owned model to AIFF, offering a Rs 10 crore annual grant and seeking operational rights. The plan faces potential roadblocks at the AGM.