All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey said the governing body has been working in a “dedicated” manner to start this season’s Indian Super League, currently on hold due to uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).
“We are trying to be dedicated, determined and focused. We will ensure that certain things will be done. Leagues need to be completed on or before May 31. So we have to ensure that the beginning of the league is according to that calculation.
“To play in the continental event, the ISL teams need to play 24 matches, minimum and to make this possible, you have to come up with a new structure, and get a commercial partner. To get a commercial partner, you need to follow the process in a transparent way.
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“So, there are many things that need to be done. I believe that fortune favours the brave. God willing, we will start and end the league at the right time,” said Chaubey.
The federation revealed earlier this week that KPMG India Services LLP will manage the sale of the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) commercial rights for a limited period.
The AIFF will conduct the Super Cup tournament from October 25 to November 22 in a phased manner, so as to give the clubs competitive matches.
Earlier today, the Supreme Court approved the AIFF draft constitution with some modifications and has directed it to hold a general body meeting within four weeks to adopt the new constitution.
The court also recognised the election of the current office bearers headed by Chaubey and said fresh elections were not required. It said the current executive committee could complete its tenure until the polls scheduled for 2026.
Published on Sep 19, 2025
