The Indian football team and captain of Bengalur FC Sunil Chhetri-Jiro considered to be the largest Indian football icon in this era-they shared their thoughts of growing uncertainty surrounding the country’s highest football league, the Indian Super League (ISL). In the sincere recall of Chheter, he urged fans and members of each club – from players and support employees to Kitmans – to remain calm in this period.
Thought about his own emotions after learning about delay in the season due to The ongoing legal discussion between the All India (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) Football Federation (AIFF)Charetri acknowledged the anxiety that this situation had created. However, he called on the patience and confidence in the authorities concerned to reach a positive and sustainable solution – one that ensures that Indian football remains on the right track without suffering failures.
When my phone left a few weeks ago and informed us about the delay in the pre -season about fourteen days, I must admit that it made me laugh. And because I was on vacation, I didn’t move as much as I would like, and I did not eat as clean as usual. I had more time than me pic.twitter.com/pegyr8sp5o– Sunil CHETRI (@chetrisunil11) 16 July 2025
“When my phone buzzed a delay in a 14-day delay in the pre-season season, I smiled on vacation, did not eat clean and needed time to get in shape that” fortnight “now became” indefinite “and I started to worry about my own time, but after talking to players across clubs.
“I know that Think tank and all who are involved in the sport run are working to run the football season in operation, and I hope that there will be a solid repair earlier than later,” he added.
What’s the matter with the Isl?
AIFF 12th July confirmed that 2025–26 The Indian Super League season (ISL) is currently suspended, With his future race on the upcoming verdict of the Supreme Court. The delay stems from the ongoing legal review of the 15 -year AFF business agreement with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), which ends in December 2025.
The FSDL, which has been managing and marketing Indian football since 2010, is valid by AIFF RS 50 Crore per year under this Agreement. Without extending or the new FSDL agreement, the ISL clubs told the club that it could not continue to plan the upcoming season without the clarity of the long -term league structure.
As a potential solution of FSDL, the FSDL proposed to create a new Holding company for ISL management, with 60% ownership going to clubs, 26% on FSDL and 14% to AIFF. However, this remains discussed.
Despite the uncertainty of the AIFF, he assured the fans that all parties were actively working on a resolution – but the final decision will be at the Supreme Court.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
16 July 2025
