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.
Manoj Mohammed scored in the 90th minute as former winners Hyderabad FC fought back to hold East Bengal FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium here on Saturday evening.
East Bengal SC mounted a stunning comeback victory, scoring four goals in 22 minutes in the second half to come from a two-goal deficit and secure a 4-2 victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season which was played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
It’s the final home game of the calendar year for NorthEast United FC. Fittingly, the Highlanders will face table-toppers Mohun Bagan SG at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, on Sunday.
Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan will launch the PM e-VIDYA DTH Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language (ISL) here tomorrow.
FC Goa secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 here on Wednesday to give a fitting tribute to their head coach Manolo Marquez in his 100th game in the competition.
