US EditionSoccer Players’ Union Wants Quick Resolution of India’s Domestic League Stalemate
- On August 1, the All India Football Federation appointed Khalid Jamil as head coach following the rejection of fraudulent applications reportedly submitted under the names of Xavi and Pep Guardiola.
- This appointment followed Manolo Márquez's early July departure after less than a year and only one win in eight games as India's head coach.
- Meanwhile, the 14-team 2025-26 Indian Super League season was indefinitely suspended due to a dispute over league governance and a pending Supreme Court ruling.
- FIFPRO Asia/Oceania stated on Tuesday that players face unlawful contract suspensions, causing significant distress and breaches of labor rights impacting livelihoods.
- In early August, three India Super League teams—Bengaluru FC, Odisha FC, and Chennaiyin FC—either paused player payments or temporarily halted their activities as the ongoing crisis remains unresolved.
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India: Footballers' union urges solution to league crisis
Football in India is mired in chaos and uncertainty with the new season currently on hold due to a rights dispute. Now, after several clubs suspended their players' salaries, global union FIFPRO has demanded a solution.
Uncertain Future of Indian Super League: FIFPRO Calls for Swift Resolution | Sports-Games
FIFPRO has voiced concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), urging stakeholders to resolve issues related to the Master Rights Agreement. The ambiguity has led to operational and contractual crises, affecting players' rights and livelihoods, while clubs face the threat of shutdowns.
FIFPRO Asia/Oceania urges authorities to resolve AIFF-FSDL deadlock regarding Indian Super League
The Asia/Oceania regional arm of the global football players’ union FIFPRO on Tuesday expressed its concern for the ongoing impasse regarding the future of the top-tier domestic competition in India.
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The Hamilton SpectatorSoccer players’ union wants quick resolution of India’s domestic league stalemate
Global soccer players’ union FIFPRO has called for a swift resolution to the crisis that has gripped the domestic game in India. The 2025-26 India Super League…
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