US EditionChennaiyin FC Suspends Operations Amid Uncertainty Surrounding ISL
TAMIL NADU, INDIA, AUG 6 – Several ISL clubs including Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC have suspended salaries and operations due to unresolved disputes delaying the 2025-26 season, affecting players and staff nationwide.
- Chennaiyin FC, which has won the Indian Super League twice, announced on August 6 via social media that it would temporarily halt first-team activities amid ongoing doubts about the league’s continuation.
- This decision came after Football Sports Development Limited suspended the 2025-26 ISL season in early July due to ongoing uncertainty regarding the extension of the contractual agreement with the All India Football Federation, which has contributed to increased financial difficulties for the clubs.
- Several ISL clubs, including Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC, have also suspended or frozen salaries and operations for first-team players and staff, reflecting deep concerns about the league's immediate viability and financial sustainability.
- Chennaiyin FC described the choice as very challenging and called on AIFF and FSDL to quickly find a solution, highlighting that the health and safety of players, staff, and their families remain their top priority during this uncertain time.
- The All India Football Federation plans to hold a meeting with the CEOs of ISL clubs, including Chennaiyin FC, on August 7 to outline plans for the next season amid ongoing uncertainties related to the MRA issues and league suspension.
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