The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that it will review a proposal from Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to form a consortium for owning or operating the top-tier league during its Annual General Meeting on December 20, 2025.
In a communication sent to FC Goa CEO Ravi Puskur and the chief executives of all ISL clubs, the AIFF confirmed that the proposal, suggested as a way to resolve the ongoing commercial deadlock, would require discussion and approval by both the Executive Committee and the AGM. The federation noted that Point No. 12 from the clubs’ December 4 communication, which suggested a collective ownership framework, will be part of these deliberations.
The move comes after the Marketing Rights Agreement between AIFF and its commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), ended on December 8, leaving the ISL without a formal commercial framework or operational clarity. The 12 ISL clubs—FC Goa, Sporting Club Delhi, NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC, Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC, Kerala Blasters, Punjab FC, Odisha FC, and Mohammedan Sporting—proposed that if a revised tender fails to identify a commercial partner, they should be allowed to collectively form a consortium alongside the federation and other investors.
The AIFF acknowledged prior discussions held on November 12 and 18 and expressed disappointment over the delay in decisions regarding the interim arrangement filed by the clubs. To expedite a resolution, the federation suggested an early conference or virtual call with club representatives so the proposal could be included in the AGM agenda.
While noting that some points in the clubs’ 12-point email were contradictory, sub judice, or constitutionally unfeasible, the AIFF emphasized the importance of continuity for Indian football. It urged stakeholders to collaborate on finding a solution that safeguards the substantial investments made over the last decade and a half and ensures the league commences without unnecessary delay.
The federation assured that all actions will follow constitutional provisions and Supreme Court directions while highlighting that achieving a comprehensive solution will require time and coordinated effort.
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