Sports Ministry to Meet Indian Football Clubs, AIFF, FSDL on December 3 to Discuss Solutions for ISL Deadlock

AIFF eye flexibility in meeting with Sports Minister on ISL commercial rights tender

With the ISL tender drawing zero bidders and structural concerns mounting, AIFF arrives for crisis talks, willing to be flexible on commercial terms—provided the government steps in to support national teams and key competitions.

Sports Minister calls for 'day long' meeting with ISL, I-League clubs to secure Indian football's future

The Indian domestic football ecosystem is on the brink of a critical turning point as the central government steps in to mediate amid operational and commercial uncertainties. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is scheduled to convene a series of extensive meetings on December 3 with key stakeholders, including representatives from Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, I-League teams, the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Football Sports Developme…

Sports Ministry to meet Indian football clubs, AIFF, FSDL on December 3 to discuss solutions for ISL deadlock

The Sports Ministry has scheduled a meeting to discuss the future of the ISL on December 3, calling upon the AIFF, ISL clubs and all stakeholders in the domestic football ecosystem.

Varied proposals put in front of Sports Minister over ISL

New Delhi: Clubs came up with different suggestions on how to conduct the stalled 2025-26 Indian Super League at a meeting with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday. While a section of clubs want the tournament’s majority ownership, similar to top European leagues, and find a credible commercial partner and sponsors, some others want control to be in the hands of the All India Football Federation. A unified league of around 20 clubs fr…

Sports Ministry summons Indian football stakeholders as AIFF faces ISL commercial crisis

Sports Ministry calls an urgent meeting with all stakeholders to address the AIFF–ISL commercial crisis and resolve league uncertainty.