ISL Clubs Demand Fee Waiver, AIFF Funding for 2025-26 Season

• Thirteen ISL clubs demand no participation fee for the delayed 2025-26 season.
• Clubs want AIFF to cover organizational and operational costs in absence of a commercial partner.
• They seek a clear, time-bound roadmap for long-term sustainability and a self-sustaining model.
• AIFF urged to actively seek Government of India support to minimize costs for the season.
• Clubs request AFC to relax the 24-match rule for ACL 2 eligibility due to truncated season.

Why It Matters: ISL clubs set strict financial and operational conditions for AIFF to participate in the 2025-26 season.