Sports Ministry Refuses ISL Funding, Future Uncertain

• Sports ministry rules out government funding for the Indian Super League (ISL).
• This decision leaves the future of ISL and I-League uncertain, with no immediate breakthrough for the delayed season.
• The ministry advised clubs to self-fund interim expenses until a new sponsorship deal is secured.
• The 15-year contract between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF ended, contributing to a crisis in Indian football.
• AIFF's failure to renew the FSDL contract or find a new sponsor has led to clubs, including Mohun Bagan SG, suspending operations.

Why It Matters: ISL's future is uncertain as the government refuses to provide funding.