Indian Football in Crisis: ISL, I-League Stalled, Clubs Face Financial Ruin

• Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season is delayed by over three months, with no clear start date, causing widespread uncertainty.
• ISL clubs, the largest investors in Indian football (Rs. 650 crores annually), face severe financial strain due to mounting expenses and lack of revenue.
• The delay impacts not only ISL but also I-League and I-League 2, leaving players idle and threatening the livelihoods of thousands.
• Clubs like Inter Kashi warn of potential closures, loss of young talent, and discouragement of future investors if the crisis persists.
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant Director, Vinay Chopra, cites "commercial impossibility" due to expired Master Rights Agreement, blaming AIFF's "ridiculous attitude" for the deadlock.

Why It Matters: Indian football faces an existential crisis with stalled leagues, financial ruin for clubs, and an uncertain future.