ISL Crisis: Chhetri, Players Urge FIFA Intervention Amidst Stagnation Fears

• Indian football legends like Sunil Chhetri and foreign players made an emotional appeal to FIFA to intervene in the ISL suspension.
• The 2025-26 ISL season has not started, raising concerns of 'permanent stagnation' for Indian football.
• Players state the AIFF is unable to fulfill its responsibilities and request FIFA's help to save the sport.
• The crisis stems from the expiry of the 'Master Rights Agreement' between FSDL and AIFF, with no bidders for commercial rights.
• 13 ISL clubs are willing to participate if AIFF waives fees and covers operational costs.

Why It Matters: Indian football faces an existential crisis as players appeal to FIFA over ISL's uncertain future.