AIFF Confirms ISL 2025-26; Dates Soon, Relief for Indian Football

• The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed it will organize the 12th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26.
• Dates for the new season will be announced next week, bringing significant relief to crisis-stricken Indian football.
• The decision follows an AIFF Emergency Committee meeting that acknowledged a report from the AIFF-ISL Co-ordination Committee.
• The league was previously on hold after the Master Rights Agreement between AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) expired.
• The crisis led to clubs suspending operations and top players like Sunil Chhetri urging FIFA/FIFPRO intervention.

Why It Matters: AIFF's confirmation of ISL 2025-26 brings much-needed relief and stability to Indian football.