Clubs demand no participation fee, AIFF funding for ISL restart

Thirteen of the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs told the All India Football Federation (AIFF) they "may be ready and willing" to participate in the delayed ISL 2025-2026 season if there is no participation fee and the federation covers operational costs. The clubs also requested a clear, time-bound roadmap for the league's long-term commercial, governance and financially sustainable structure.