A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi also directed the AIFF to issue tenders inviting bids for "open, competitive and transparent process for selection of its commercial partner to conduct the Indian Super League (ISL).
A two-judge SC bench allowed the AIFF and FSDL to start talks on the MRA, which is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and work towards an arrangement that would allow the ISL’s 2025–26 season to commence.
The deadlock has already forced some clubs to halt their footballing operations, leading to the suspension of first-team activities across the league.
With the matter being heard by the country's top court, the AIFF has delayed the signing of the MRA, citing observations by the SC, which eventually led FSDL to put the ISL's Season 2025-26 on hold.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has assured full support to Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, following reports that all 13 teams were considering taking the matter of the league’s current suspension to the Supreme Court.
Carl McHugh scored the lone goal as FC Goa secured a 1-0 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday, cementing their claim on the second spot in the standings.
Two first-half goals, and another late in the night, were enough as Chennaiyin FC beat East Bengal FC 3-0 on Saturday on what was a memorable night for head coach Owen Coyle and playmaker Connor Shields, as both reached personal milestones in the Indian Super League (ISL).
Mumbai City FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The Islanders handed the Highlanders their first defeat after a run of eight winless games to jump to the fourth spot with 31 points.
Jamshedpur FC also displaced FC Goa at the second spot as a result of this win as they have 34 points to their name now as compared to the 33 of the Gaurs.
Jesus Jimenez, Korou Singh, and Kwame Peprah scored a goal each as Kerala Blasters FC defeated Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in a key clash of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday night.
