The President of the Football Federation of all India Kalyan Chaubey assured that this year the Indian Super League (ISL), which was suspended. Chaubey, however, did not specify the date of start of the highest competition. The President AIFF also said that a decision on the new Indian coach would be made in the next 10 days.
Isl organizers, FSDL 11 July announced that she attended the 2025-26 season Given the uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Master’s Rights agreement (MRA) signed with AIFF 15 years ago. The league usually runs from September to April and the current MRA between FSDL and AIFF was until December this year. By this time, the 2025-26 season would be in the third month.
After the Directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF was said to not negotiate the new MRA conditions with the FSDL until the final judgment was passed in the AFF Constitution. The Supreme Court is expected to be brought soon.
Chaubey said that time would be basically and said that AIFF and all parties involved will call the league as soon as the Supreme Court’s judgment comes.
“As President AIFF, I assure you that the league is taking place. But time is the essence, there is an international calendar, FIFA Windows, Home and Away matches, so time is a factor,” Chaubey said at a secondary dormitory, organized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
“If the league does not happen, it will be influenced not only by footballers, but by people who are associated with football, thousands of people will be influenced.
“I’m not saying that (ISL) will be delayed, we don’t know when the decision comes. And as soon as it comes, the AIFF will call, sit down with all parties and ensure that these tournaments, including ISL, can be done.”
Appointment of an Indian coach
Chaubey said that the meeting of the Executive Committee would occur early and then a head coach will be notified.
“I think in 10 days, if everything goes smoothly.
“We will organize a meeting of the Executive Committee and then the name of the head coach will be announced,” Chaubey said.
AIFF 23rd July announced that Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic There were candidates who were included in a narrower role.
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Published on:
July 24, 2025
